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Bishop's Statement: Returning to our Sanctuaries
posted on May 04
Updated - Friday, May 22, 2020 Dear Colleagues in Ministry, This morning, President Donald J. Trump issued a statement calling on governors to allow houses of worship to open. In Missouri, Governor ...
AC Session Postponed, June Camps Canceled
posted on April 30
In this time of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that brings uncertainty and increased health risks, Bishop Bob Farr has decided to postpone the 2020 Session of the Missouri Annual Conference...
MUMF Can Help With Your PPP Loan Application
posted on April 22
You have heard the news – churches ARE eligible for the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that are part of the massive federal response to help small businesses, nonprofits, and churches ...
Counting Online Worship Attendance
posted on March 26
Friends, If you’re wondering how to count your online viewers right now, this file has the protocol: https://www.moumethodist.org/files/tables/content/12662354/fields/files/3661852668c14417bd9847d...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
posted on March 24
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The text of the legislation can be found here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6...
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...
Southwest District Churches Online: Live Streaming
posted on March 24
You can join one of our district congregations online for worship Sunday mornings. While each of these churches has suspended in person gatherings, they will offer worship services each Sunday. Go to ...
Office Closed
posted on March 23
Starting March 23, 2020 the Southwest District Office will be working virtually from home and coming in to collect mail as needed. This is following the conference guidelines. Our office will continue...
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...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
posted on March 16
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced last night (3/15/20)that public gatherings of 50 or more individuals should be suspended. We want to support our civic and public health leaders during this ...
New Missional Leader Toolkits
posted on March 04
Want to help others grow spiritually or create missional leaders? Announcing two new free (and downloadable) resources just for you! Learn how to create a transformational discipleship culture in "...
Festival of Sharing Annual Conference District Challenge
posted on February 24
We are bringing back the district challenge for AC 2020! Each district has been assigned an item that belongs in a Missouri Personal Hygiene Pack. The idea is that each district brings as many of ...
A Class on General Conference
posted on February 13
Does your congregation need a better understanding of the function of General Conference? Turn to the Exploring General Conference online training course from United Methodist Communications. During ...
Annual Audit Form - Due August 30th
posted on February 12
All churches are required to complete an audit every year. The deadline to submit the completed form to the district office is August 30th. Blank copies of the form can be found on the Forms page of...
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 ...
Host a Mobile Camp Next Summer
posted on January 09
Next Generation Ministries still has a limited number of spaces remaining for churches to host Mobile Camp in Summer 2020. Mobile Camp is a fantastic opportunity to invite the children of your ...
Puerto Rico Mission Trip
posted on January 09
The offices of NextGen Ministry and Mission, Service and Justice are excited to be partnering to offer a mission trip opportunity to Puerto Rico from May 23-30, 2020. This trip will be open to high ...
Keeping Your Church Safe From Violence
posted on January 06
In the wake of recent church shootings, the calm and sense of security of sanctuaries across the country have been shattered. Church leaders find themselves grappling not only with the pastoral and ...
Training Material from Laity Courses
posted on December 05
This is the Powerpoint File for the Lay Speaking Students.
Breaking Ground
posted on December 03
As a member of Habitat for Humanity in Joplin, Barbara Huff knows the town has a housing shortage. The answer is more housing. But what if the housing was built as affordable rental housing? What if ...
Seminary Internships
posted on December 03
There are three seminary internships opportunities open for applications, you can find all the details at the link below.
Open Hearts, Open Books
posted on November 12
Open Hearts, Open Books website is up and ready for submissions! This program is developed with the purpose of connecting 100,000 children with 100,000 books. Find all the details on their website.
Planting Academy
posted on November 12
If you think God may be calling you to start something new, getting equipped and discerning your call through the Missouri Planting Academy is a great place to start. The Planting Academy is designed ...
NextGen is hiring for Ignite Mobile Camp Counselors!
posted on November 04
Do you know any young adults looking for the summer of a lifetime? NextGen is hiring now for Ignite Mobile Camp Counselors! Counselors will travel all over the state and build their relationship ...
Southwest's Spotlight Ministries: Theology on Tap
posted on October 01
In this series of our Spotlight Ministries, we are featuring Neosho United Methodist Church and their Theology on Tap ministry. This is held at Indian Springs Brewing Company on the Neosho Square the ...
Southwest's Spotlight Ministries: Jasper UMC's Back to School Bash
posted on August 27
In this series of our Spotlight Ministries, we are featuring Jasper United Methodist Church and the Back to School Bash they host annually. These questions are answered by Rev. Robert (Bob) Howard who...
Southwest's Spotlight Ministries: Neosho UMC's Blessing Box
posted on August 20
In our second series of our Spotlight Ministries, we are featuring Neosho United Methodist Church and the Blessing Box they provide, plus the support of the local Help Center and serving at Hope ...
Southwest's Spotlight Ministries: Cassville UMC's Food Pantry
posted on August 19
In our first series of our Spotlight Ministries, we are featuring Cassville United Methodist Church and the Community Food Pantry they provide. These questions are answered by Janet Mills who is ...
Help Us In Welcoming Our New DS!
Help us in welcoming our new DS, Alice Fowler! If the name “Rev. Alice Fowler” sounds familiar, it may be because she was the preacher for the Sunday morning worship service at Annual Conference ...
Webinar: Festival of Sharing 101
Join us for our first ever webinar! Festival of Sharing 101: One Mission, Many Communities Thursday, April 16th 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST The Festival of Sharing is an interfaith celebration and ...