More Letters for Every Occasion
A Pastor's Sourcebook
Published on 1. October 2010
134 pages
978-1-4267-3122-8 (ISBN)
Description
Sending a personal note, email, or letter means that you took time to care. It can be a grace-filled symbol of your ministry outreach and an effective way to offer pastoral concern.
The book offers more than 90 carefully written, thoughtful sample letters and emails that can be easily adapted for any particular situation. Contents include letters relating to church leadership; preaching and worship; pastoral care; stewardship and finance; administration; community outreach; membership and visitors. There is also helpful information and etiquette regarding email, Facebook, and Twitter.
The book offers more than 90 carefully written, thoughtful sample letters and emails that can be easily adapted for any particular situation. Contents include letters relating to church leadership; preaching and worship; pastoral care; stewardship and finance; administration; community outreach; membership and visitors. There is also helpful information and etiquette regarding email, Facebook, and Twitter.
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03/2011
Abingdon Press
€34.87
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James E. Taylor III is pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas. He and his wife, Kassi, have a daughter, Edyn.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Book Information
- Copyright Information
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- I. Letters Relating to Church Leadership
- Letter That Casts a Vision for the Church
- Letter Updating Vision Casting
- Letter Covering Year's Accomplishments
- Devotional for the Congregation
- Letter to a Visiting Leader
- Letter to Church about Summer Programming
- Letter to Congregation Explaining the Advent Season
- Letter to Congregation Explaining Lent
- II. Letters Relating to Preaching and Worship
- Letter to Person Angry with Sermon
- Letter Concerning Worship Complaint
- Letter Informing Congregation of Special Days Emphasizing Hospitality
- Invitation to Local Teachers to Attend Special Worship Service
- Letter to Worship Committee
- Letter Concerning Infant Baptism
- Letter Concerning Adult Baptism
- III. Letters Relating to Membership and Visitors
- Letter of Membership Transfer to another Church
- Letter to Inactive Member #1
- Letter to Inactive Member #2
- Letter Welcoming New Member
- Letter Inquiring about Membership Interest
- Letter Asking Frequent Guest to Consider Membership
- Letter to First-Time Visitor
- Letter to Second-Time Visitor
- Letter to Third-Time Visitor
- Letter to Fourth-Time Visitor
- Letter to Fifth-Time Visitor
- Letter of Welcome from Pastor
- IV. Letters Relating to Pastoral Care
- Letter to Friend Concerning Disagreement
- Letter at Anniversary of Death
- Letter of Apology on behalf of the Church
- Letter to Parents about Their Child's Death
- Note to Parent as Child Leaves Home
- Note to Member Whose Spouse Is III
- Letter to Family Regarding Inappropriate Behavior of Youth
- Letter to Couple Experiencing Difficulty in Marriage
- Letter of Congratulations after Marriage
- Letter to Member Who Is Dying
- Note to Child Who Submitted a Prayer Request
- Letter to a Parishioner Making a Complaint
- Note to a Member Recovering from a Small Accident
- Invitation to Pastor's Home for Dinner
- Letter of Encouragement for Personal Testimony
- Letter Concerning Adoption of Child
- Birthday Cards
- Letter Celebrating College Graduation
- Letter of Congratulations for High School Graduation
- Letter of Congratulations for Eagle Scout Award
- Letter of Congratulations for First Grandchild
- Letter of Congratulations on Retirement
- Letter Recognizing Retiring Pastor
- Letter of Congratulations to Seminary Graduate
- V. Letters Relating to Stewardship and Finance
- Pastor's 10 Commandments of Church Finance
- Letter of Acknowledgment of a Gift
- Three Months before a Stewardship Program
- One Month before a Stewardship Program
- Two Weeks before a Stewardship Program
- One Week before a Stewardship Program
- Kickoff of a Stewardship Program
- One Week into a Stewardship Program
- Three Weeks into a Stewardship Program
- Four Weeks into a Stewardship Program
- Concluding a Stewardship Program
- Letter about Church Debt and Giving
- Letter Soliciting Assistance for Member in Financial Difficulty
- Letter Outlining Expectations of People Receiving Church Funds
- Loan Agreement with Family
- Letter Acknowledging a Gift to the Memorial Fund
- VI. Letters Relating to Administration
- Letter of Appreciation to Former Pastor
- Letter to Previous Pastor
- Letter about Receiving Bid on Church Work (Decline and Receipt)
- Letter of Encouragement for a Staff Member
- Letter Welcoming New Staff
- Letter of Appreciation for Church Staff and Key Volunteers
- Letter to Person Agreeing to Serve on a Church Committee
- Letter about Organizing a Child Care Team
- Letter to Administrative Council Asking for Feedback
- Notification of Committee Meetings
- Letter to Hospitality Team Member
- Letter of Thanks for Service to Church
- Letter to Person Leaving Committee
- Letter Surveying Interest in Serving on a Committee
- Letter for Networking Team
- VII. Letters Relating to Community Outreach
- Letter Seeking a Charitable Match from a Business
- Letter Declining Invitation to Speak at an Engagement
- Letter to Welcome New Neighborhood Resident
- Letter in Response to Request to Use Building
- Letter to Area Homes Informing Them of an Upcoming Youth Function
- VIII. Electronic Communication
- Back Cover
