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Northwest District Laity Newsletter - September 20, 2023
posted on September 20
Northwest District Newsletter - September 20, 2023 Hello all! Hope you are enjoying the cooler days of September! Grants Available! There are multiple grants available through the moumethodist.org ...
HealthFlex Tour Presented By Wespath
posted on September 15
Join a Wespath representative for a presentation on the changes coming to the HealthFlex insurance plans in 2024. This informational session is for full-time clergy and HealthFlex participants and ...
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, ...
Northwest District Laity Newsletter - September 2023
posted on September 06
Northwest District Newsletter - September 2023 Hello all! Hoping that you had a fantastic Labor Day holiday and some time to fill your cup with the Holy Spirit! Upcoming Events: Laity Fall Meet & ...
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...
Online Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Lay Education Course
posted on August 29
Registration closes October 4. About this Course Emotionally Healthy Spirituality is based on the premise that emotional health and spiritual health are inseparable and that many of us get stuck ...
Online Polity Lay Education Course
posted on August 29
Registration closes September 24 or when 20 participants have registered. About this Course Have you ever wondered how this movement of Methodism started, how and why we do what we do and how we do ...
Spiritual Gifts Class at NW District Office
posted on August 28
Registration closes September 24. About this Course Spiritual gifts are sometimes considered mystifying, complicated, and hard to understand. Yet, learning about how God has uniquely equipped and ...
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 ...
Northwest District Laity Newsletter - August 2023
posted on August 01
Northwest District Lay Leaders are hosting 2 fall Meet & Greet Sessions! The Northwest District Lay Leaders would love to interact and hear from you! We invite you to join us for a Meet & Greet ...
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. ...
NextGen Listening Sessions - April 20 - May 28
posted on April 12
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share ...
Implicit Bias Training Course Now Available for Free to Missouri Conference Members
posted on March 27
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...
ERT Training in Kansas City
posted on March 02
This class will provide you with the basic information you need about Early Response Teams. ERTs fill a specific need in the days after a disaster to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, ...
Faith and Race Lent Small Group Guide and Sermon Series
posted on January 10
This six-week series utilizes content from Season 3 of the Faith and Race podcast. It is for congregations that have been, or are currently, listening to the podcast. The series offers a biblically ...
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...
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 ...
PPRC Training - PowerPoint Presentation
posted on October 27
If you were unable to attend the PPRC Training at the Charge Conferences this year, here is the PowerPoint presentation that was used. Feel free to download it for your reference! Click here: PPRC ...
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 ...
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....
Updated Safe Sanctuaries Policy
posted on September 24
The 2020 Pandemic has given cause to communicate with church members and youth through a digital church format. The Mission Council recently approved an addendum to the Conference’s Safe Sanctuaries ...
Lay Leadership
posted on July 22
Understanding your role as Lay Leader of your local church As a Lay Leader of your local church, you may be wondering about your role. If you are in need of more information in understanding your ...
Lay Servant
posted on July 22
Lay Servant Ministries, Heartland District Lay Servant Ministries serves to help enlist, train, guide and support lay servants as they equip others "for the work of ministry, for the building up the ...
Ministry Candidates
posted on July 22
How do I begin the process? Your first step is to write to the District Superintendent (DS) including your statement of call and request admission to the candidacy process. The DS will enter your ...