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Jean Sandefur
June 4, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness

Jean Sandefur
June 4, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness

We have a few more details for you regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness.

Jean Sandefur
June 4, 2020

How to Safely Reopen Your Church

Jean Sandefur
June 4, 2020
How to Safely Reopen Your Church

Wherever your church is on the spectrum of reopening for in-person worship, here are a few tips that offer practical insights on how to open safely and minimize legal liability.

Jean Sandefur
May 21, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

Jean Sandefur
May 21, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

To apply for forgiveness of your PPP loan, you must complete the application as directed and submit it to your lender.

Jean Sandefur
May 14, 2020

3 Tips to Stay Safe While Using Zoom

Jean Sandefur
May 14, 2020
3 Tips to Stay Safe While Using Zoom

Churches and ministries are communication-focused, and most organizations are letting staff use communication tools such as Zoom for video conferencing.

Jean Sandefur
May 7, 2020

CDC's Guidance for Reopening Churches

Jean Sandefur
May 7, 2020
CDC's Guidance for Reopening Churches

On April 29, the Gospel Coalition released a summary of the CDC's "“Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith” report.

Jean Sandefur
April 30, 2020

Is Your Congregation a Swamp, a Reservoir, or a Canal?

Jean Sandefur
April 30, 2020
Is Your Congregation a Swamp, a Reservoir, or a Canal?

Is your congregation cut off and inwardly focused? Primarily a storehouse of resources? Or a connector that brings things together?

Jean Sandefur
April 23, 2020

A word from our Executive Director

Jean Sandefur
April 23, 2020
A word from our Executive Director

We are committed to serving as a reliable partner for you and your church during these difficult times.

Jean Sandefur
April 9, 2020

17 Reasons to Update Your Will - Part II

Jean Sandefur
April 9, 2020
17 Reasons to Update Your Will - Part II

Professionals advise that you review your will every few years and more often if situations have occurred since you last updated your will.

Jean Sandefur
March 12, 2020

17 Reasons to Update Your Will - Part I

Jean Sandefur
March 12, 2020
17 Reasons to Update Your Will - Part I

Professionals advise that you review your will every few years and more often if situations have occurred since you last updated your will.

Jean Sandefur
March 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Stock Market Volatility

Jean Sandefur
March 5, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Stock Market Volatility

The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new coronavirus originating in the Hubei province of China, has received extensive media coverage by news outlets worldwide.

Jean Sandefur
February 27, 2020

The Church Stewardship Prime Directive

Jean Sandefur
February 27, 2020
The Church Stewardship Prime Directive

When it comes to the issue of financial stewardship, there is one principle that stands high above all others.

Jean Sandefur
February 20, 2020

Scholarship for MDIV Students

Jean Sandefur
February 20, 2020
Scholarship for MDIV Students

The North Alabama United Methodist Foundation is a matching donor in the scholarship sponsored by GBHEM.

Jean Sandefur
February 13, 2020

Attention college and seminary students!!

Jean Sandefur
February 13, 2020
Attention college and seminary students!!

We have partnered with the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) to offer the United Methodist Dollars for Scholars program.

Jean Sandefur
February 6, 2020

What Kinds of Student Loans are Available for Seminary?

Jean Sandefur
February 6, 2020
What Kinds of Student Loans are Available for Seminary?

As you look forward to starting seminary in the fall, perhaps the biggest thing on your mind is how in the world am I going to pay for it? If you’re like 69% of college students, you’re probably planning on taking out student loans.

Jean Sandefur
January 30, 2020

Beware of IRS Scammers

Jean Sandefur
January 30, 2020
Beware of IRS Scammers

As we inch closer towards April 15th, the number of phone calls pretending to be IRS will become more frequent. These scams take advantage of the public’s fear of IRS, making it sound like the victim will go to prison if they don’t agree to pay up.

Jean Sandefur
January 23, 2020

What the End of Windows 7 Support Means for Your Church

Jean Sandefur
January 23, 2020
What the End of Windows 7 Support Means for Your Church

Microsoft Corp. officially stopped supporting the Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 still will run on machines after January 14. There is no “kill switch,” in which your computer will explode or just stop working. Microsoft’s decision means there no longer will be any support for the operating system.

Jean Sandefur
January 15, 2020

7 Ways to Lead When the Way is Unclear

Jean Sandefur
January 15, 2020
7 Ways to Lead When the Way is Unclear

People look to leaders to fix organizational problems. A leader who fails to resolve a problem quickly may be labelled weak or ineffectual. However, it isn’t in anyone’s best interest for a leader to start fixing things when the way ahead isn’t clear.

Jean Sandefur
December 19, 2019

5 Ways to Increase Year-End Giving

Jean Sandefur
December 19, 2019
5 Ways to Increase Year-End Giving

The end of the year is a time when many people are motivated to give. But it is also a time when giving practices are shaped by any number of different circumstances.

Jean Sandefur
December 12, 2019

Church Holiday Gifts

Jean Sandefur
December 12, 2019
Church Holiday Gifts

Should the gifts you give to your pastor and church employees be reported as income to them? Oftentimes, the answer is YES.

Jean Sandefur
December 5, 2019

A Gift to Share with Your Church

Jean Sandefur
December 5, 2019
A Gift to Share with Your Church

The North Alabama United Methodist Foundation has recently partnered with FreeWill to give everyone new ways to prepare for the future and support their church this Christmas.

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