ContactStaff →

Mary Rodgers-Weaver
District Superintendent
Rev Mary Rodgers-Weaver

Rebecca Courtney
Executive Assistant
Rebecca Courtney

Tiffany Freeman
Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Freeman

Ethan Owens
Administrative Assistant
Ethan Owens

(417) 623-2382
2517 E 20th
Joplin, Missouri 64804-1037


Subscribe to our emails

Keep up with the latest news, information and inspiration.

News and more


New Courses Available on Absorb

posted on September 21

The goal of the Absorb learning platform is to support educational opportunities for those seeking lay certification as well as equip local church leaders on a variety of topics to support their work....

News
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, ...

News
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 ...

News
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...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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. ...

News
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 ...

News
Free Resource: Faith and Race Podcast Curriculum

posted on April 11

Season three of the Faith and Race Podcast highlights the legacies of five of Missouri’s Historically Black United Methodist Churches. This companion curriculum guides both individuals and groups ...

News
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...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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...

News
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, ...

News
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. ...

News
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....

News
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...

News
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 ...

News
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 ...

News
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...

News