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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, ...
BMCR's "Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape"
posted on March 24
Is your church making a significant difference in relevant mission or ministry? As a leader, are you seeking to know how to lead into the future? What would a fresh wind that rejuvenates a declining ...
Grieving Together: How to Build a Supportive Community - April 27
posted on March 17
Grief is a tricky topic, but it’s one we don’t have to navigate alone. Offering support is a community effort that can be intentionally fostered. Join Rev. David and Elaine Howlett on April 27 from ...
Evaluation Forms: Due April 29
posted on March 15
It is pastoral evaluation time! Every pastor appointed to a church must complete an evaluation, no matter if they are full-time, part-time, licensed, lay or an elder. Please fill out the appropriate ...
MOAC21 Registration - Opens April 13
posted on March 04
The Missouri Annual Conference Sessions team has moved opening MOAC21 Registration to Tuesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. This includes the opening of the hotel reservation system provided to clergy and lay ...
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...
Mid-State Lay Servant Ministry Class:Basic Course-Online
posted on February 23
This two-session online course is offered on April 17 and 24, 2021 from 8:00 am-12:30 pm via ZOOM. To complete the course, you must attend both classes. Registration ends on April 10th or when the ...
Susan Beaumont: How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going
posted on February 22
Registration Deadline - April 3, 2021 Virtually join consultant, coach, author and spiritual director Susan Beaumont on April 10, 2021. Learn how to identify your point of focus during a season of ...
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 ...
Called to Preach
posted on January 28
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not had formal preaching training or who seek a basic refresher course. It is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study, ...
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 ...