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Know Before You Go: Pre-Conference Briefing and More
posted on May 13
PRE-CONFERENCE BRIEFING Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, via livestream for the Bishop’s Address as well as updates from other partner organizations. The event will be recorded. See more ...
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Heartland District Lay Servant Advanced Course: Spiritual Gifts
posted on May 12
This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and ...
Job Posting-Executive Assistant, Center for Congregational Excellence
posted on May 04
Executive Assistant, Center for Congregational Excellence 5/5/2021 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Columbia, MO, USA Benefits Offered 401K, Dental,...
COVID-19 Guidelines for In-Person Worship (May 1, 2021)
posted on April 30
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance that may allow reducing restrictions on gatherings particularly in outdoor spaces. In the spirit of doing no harm, Bishop Farr...
Phishing and Email Scams
posted on April 06
Tips on Spotting Phishing Emails and Scam Emails. I am sure some of you in the Missouri Conference have gotten fake emails before from someone. An example that comes to mind is some people getting ...
Virtual Session Planned for MOAC21
posted on April 05
Based on where we currently are in the vaccination rollout and in our efforts to do no harm, we have decided to hold this year’s annual conference session virtually with invitation-only in-person ...
Share Your Pandemic Story
posted on March 25
Isolation, virtual schooling, missed milestones, loss of a loved one - All of us have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to hear your story. Using our "Stories of the Pandemic" portal, ...
Annual Audit: Due June 1st
posted on March 03
All churches are required to complete an audit every year. The deadline to submit the audit to the district office is June 1. You can submit your audit to the district office by: Snail Mail: ...
NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual
posted on March 02
Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those...
NextGen Summer Camp Counselor Positions Available
posted on February 18
NextGen Ministries is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to lead its 2021 traveling summer camping program. Camp counselors work within the NextGen Ministries Mobile Camps to help produce a ...
Redistricting Proposal Details
posted on February 18
The Missouri Conference Mission Council has voted unanimously to recommend that the Missouri Conference reduce the number of districts from nine to five beginning July 1, 2022. A proposal will be ...
Wellness Resources
posted on February 05
Wellness might feel like the latest buzzword, but now more than ever, it’s important for each of us to be intentional in how we’re maintaining our well-being. Wespath defines wellness as encompassing ...
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....
GUIDANCE for Returning to In-Person Worship
posted on January 26
Dear Southwest Pastors and Churches, There have been many questions regarding returning to in-person worship. The following has been issued from the Missouri Annual Conference. Pastors, please be...
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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 ...
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 ...
Amplify Media
posted on June 17
Amplify Media is a streaming service allowing churches large and small unlimited video access in order to discover, customize, and share diverse resources that encourage deeper discipleship and equip ...
Quick Guide for shooting video from phone or iPad
posted on March 24
Linked below (Click View File) you will find a Quick Guide for recording and posting video messages from your phone or tablet on your church's Facebook page. You can use Facebook to post daily prayers...
HealthFlex's EAP
posted on March 18
SELF CARE FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERS "It’s normal to feel anxiety and stress in this season of exponential change. Taking care of yourself is essential when you care for others. The HealthFlex plan offered...
New Mozambique Initiative Website
posted on February 10
The new Mozambique Initiative website launched today, and engaging with their work has never been easier. The new site features mobile donations, current MI project pages with goal tracking, a map of ...