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Jump Start Discipleship Workshop
posted on September 25
Registration closes Oct. 12. This event is in-person only. Take your church’s discipleship to the next level. In this workshop we’ll answer the questions: How can I build a discipleship system based ...
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Fall PAUMCS Conference
posted on September 24
Mark your Calendars and Register Today! Location: First UMC of Kearney 1000 E State Route 92 Kearney MO 64060 Registration: $75 fee Additional $20 fee to take the online CliftonStrengths ...
Applications Now Open for NextGen Leaders Academy
posted on September 21
Missouri NextGen Ministries seeks to support and equip Missouri’s NextGen leaders. One way we do that is through a new program called NextGen Leaders Academy. This six-month program teaches the basics...
New Courses Available on Absorb
posted on September 21
The goal of the Absorb learning platform is to support educational opportunities for those seeking lay certification as well as equip local church leaders on a variety of topics to support their work....
Discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha
posted on September 11
Registration closes on October 24. How can you disciple and raise up the next generation if you don’t understand them? Join NextGen Ministries for an educational event about generations Z and alpha, ...
Church Planting Intensive
posted on September 01
Is God calling you to plant something new to reach people who aren't currently following Christ? Are you curious how to go about starting a new church? Church Planting Intensive is a three-day ...
How to Do More with Less for Small- and Medium-Sized Churches
posted on September 01
Registration closes on October 19. How do we become thriving and hopeful churches post-pandemic? Rebekah Simon-Peter will join us for an in-person event focused on practical pathways forward for all...
Attract Visitors to Your Church With New Find-A-Church Updates
posted on August 18
Local United Methodist churches have an opportunity to share what their church is all about with those who are searching for the right church home. Thanks to new, expanded search options on UMC.org’s ...
Fall Grant Cycle Now Accepting Applications
posted on August 01
In the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, we recognize that God is doing new and fresh things through local churches in Missouri to reach new people, collaborate beyond ...
Jumpstart Generosity Workshop
posted on August 01
Registration closes September 13. This event is in-person only. Take your church’s generosity to the next level. In this workshop we’ll answer the questions: How can I encourage growth in a person's ...
Mozambique Initiative Solar Panel Project Info Sheet and Infographics
posted on July 11
The Mozambique Initiative supports access to sustainable solutions in Mozambican communities through its support of solar panels. Sixty-five percent of United Methodist pastors in Mozambique do not ...
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Discounts Available on NextGen Ministry Curriculum
posted on July 10
NextGen Ministries is offering discounts on curriculum produced by top kids and youth ministry providers. This resource is available for any ministry leader working with kids and youth. NextGen ...
Free Resource: Creating a Local Church Disaster Preparedness Plan
posted on June 28
Sometimes it is hard to think about a disaster when we are not in the “season.” Being prepared for a disaster of any form and any magnitude is crucial for your church, its members and the community. ...
Missouri Conference Safe Gatherings Expectations
posted on May 10
The Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church is committed to providing safe places of worship and fellowship to everyone we serve. To that end, it is the Conference’s expectation that: ...
January 2023 Vital Signs
posted on February 15
Vital Signs Back For 2023 The conference is once again requiring churches to enter their weekly attendance numbers into Vital Signs. This reporting was temporarily paused during the first couple of ...
Implicit Bias Training Course Now Available for Free to Missouri Conference Members
posted on September 06
Beginning January 1, 2021, all candidates entering into ministry in the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church have been required to take the implicit bias course as part of their complete...
New District Boundaries and District Office Locations Set
posted on February 17
At the annual conference session on Sunday, June 13, 2021, the Missouri Annual Conference voted to reduce the number of districts from nine to five, effective July 1, 2022. The history and process of ...
Statement on Church Disaffiliations and Disaffiliation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
posted on January 31
Over the last few months, you have probably learned of churches that are in the process of disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. We celebrate the good work of these churches and mourn the ...
Copyright-Related Resource
posted on September 21
Have you ever thought twice before ripping a video from YouTube or saving photos from Google Images to show in worship on Sunday? You might be surprised to know that those actions violate copyright ...
Emotional Health Small Group Resource
posted on July 12
What does the Bible have to say about feelings? Using the Pixar movie Inside Out as a guide, this resource explores what scripture has to say about the emotions personified in the film: joy, anger, ...
PPR Resources for Pastoral Transition
posted on May 20
Annual Conference is just around the corner and so is the season of pastoral transition. While there are resources available for pastors on the move, the Conference offers guidance for churches in ...
NEW Clergy and Laity Newsletters
posted on March 09
Have you signed up for our new clergy and laity newsletters? We wrap up everything you need to know about what's happening in the Missouri Conference into one weekly email with tailored content. Sign ...
Pre-Recorded Sermons Available for Download
posted on January 28
In December, the Missouri Conference recorded four sermons by Rev. Nate Berneking, Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch, Rev. Hank Jenkins and Bishop Farr with plans to make them available for use in the local church....
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Digital Church: Reaching an Online Mission Field
posted on January 07
How do we minister when we can’t meet in-person? Learn how to connect new people to Christ in this virtual workshop, a learning experience designed to inspire and educate on how to approach digital ...