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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...

Summer Soul Connections Retreat
posted on March 27
Come, let’s shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let’s march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! And why? Because God is the best Psalm ...

Spring Grant Deadlines Approaching
posted on February 27
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 ...

RMC Collab Event in Aurora
posted on January 17
Churches can play a unique role in building relationships and resources that empower individuals and communities in the area of economic mobility. Join us for a conversation about relational ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Resources for the Local Church
posted on July 12
FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church With outbreaks persisting and vaccines on the rise, several questions are coming up with respect to our churches and vaccines. The Missouri Conference...

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, ...

RE: Flourishing in Ministry 2021-2022 Cohort Now Open
posted on July 07
Ministry is constantly challenging and changing. Re offers space to reflect on the presence of God in our lives and ministry. Re allows reflection on our gifts, strengths and challenges in ministry. ...

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...