{"id":299,"date":"2016-05-15T07:25:34","date_gmt":"2016-05-15T13:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=299"},"modified":"2016-05-17T07:28:59","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T13:28:59","slug":"index-may-2016-issue-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-may-2016-issue-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the May 2016 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 46 of Administration Matters<\/p>\n<p><strong>Future Directions for the ELCA<\/strong><br \/>\nOur Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, is inviting us into a conversation about the future identity, direction and priorities of the ELCA. This discernment process, Called Forward Together in Christ, involves listening to God and to one another, and it is spreading across members, congregations, synods, social ministries, educational institutions and the churchwide office. Join the conversation. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elca.org\/future\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The new ELCA Federal Credit Union will open soon<\/strong><br \/>\nThe new ELCA Federal Credit Union, with offices in the Lutheran Center Building in Chicago, will soon be open for business. The grand opening celebration will be Monday, June 6. ELCA members, congregations, synods and the churchwide organization\u2014and their employees\u2014are all eligible to join the credit union to take advantage of a portfolio of deposit accounts, loans and other services. This new ELCA-sponsored credit union supports the ELCA\u2019s mission to promote responsible stewardship of members\u2019 and congregations\u2019 financial resources. Because this is a financial cooperative, credit union members will see more competitive rates on deposits and loans, fewer fees and enhanced services. Learn more by visiting the credit union website, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcafcu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">elcafcu.org<\/a>. As a financial institution rooted in your faith community, the ELCA Federal Credit Union looks forward to serving you. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elcafcu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online giving options for congregations and synods<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Online_Giving_Options_for_Congregations_and_Synods.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">This guide<\/a> outlines factors to consider when deciding how to offer online giving for your congregation. A companion <a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA Resource Repository\/Online_Giving_Vendor_Comparison.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">spreadsheet<\/a> helps you prioritize which features are important to you and compare pricing for vendors of online giving services. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Online_Giving_Options_for_Congregations_and_Synods.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Protecting offerings \u2013 who would steal from us?<\/strong><br \/>\nYour church should be a place of peace and a safe haven for worshiping and experiencing God&#8217;s love and grace. But what happens when crime and violence breach the church doors? &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/index.cfm?pid=2257&amp;pageTitle=Risk-Alerts&amp;riskalertid=28\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions about buildings and property<\/strong><br \/>\nChurch property is often underutilized and can be a valuable community resource. The ELCA has resources to help answer your questions about opening your space to community groups and organizations, whether on a one-time basis or for regular use. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Buildings_and_Property_Information.pdf?_ga=1.204841363.206433907.1441986387\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to take inventory with limited time and resources<\/strong><br \/>\nEveryone knows that having an inventory of the valuable items in your church is a good idea. Should disaster strike, that video, list, or collection of receipts will speed up the settlement process. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/linkservid\/498933FA-CF14-3852-0731919B8E7B6C83\/showMeta\/0\/?label=Good%2DNovember%202015%3A%20How%20to%20Take%20Inventory%20with%20Limited%20Time%20and%20Resources\" target=\"_blank\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 46 of Administration Matters Future Directions for the ELCA Our Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, is inviting us into a conversation about the future identity, direction and priorities of the ELCA. 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