Annual Conference News
Media from Annual Conference
- Worship Playlist – A list of the songs played by Salem United, our worship band during our time together.
- Annual Conference Recordings – Videos available for streaming and download from the weekend.
- Annual Conference Presentations – Download PDFs of slides shared during the business sessions of MOAC23.
- Sermon Recordings – Videos of the sermons preached during Opening Worship, Service of Recognition and Celebration of Ministry.
- Connect Sermon Series – Adult confirmation class curriculum, UMC connection resources and a five-week sermon series based on our 2023 Annual Conference theme, CONNECT: Uniquely United Methodist.
Local Church Disaster Preparedness Guide
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. The key to being prepared is to make people aware of the plan, both church and community, and to practice and update your plan on a regular basis. This guide will help you to think through and formulate a disaster response plan for your local church. Learn more→
Downloadable Discipleship Toolkits
Use these short readings and reflection questions in personal study, one-on-one conversations or small group settings. The downloadable toolkits address topics such as "What is Discipleship?", Wesleyan band and class meetings, mentoring, and more.
Bring People Into Church with Social Media
Have you ever considered how churches can leverage the power of social media recommendations to reach a wider audience? Here are seven practical ways to encourage congregants to share their positive experiences with their social networks, from asking them to check in and post during services to creating tweetable quotes and Instagrammable slides. Read these tips from United Methodist Communications at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/7-tips-to-draw-visitors-in-with-social-media.
Imagine Something New at Dream Lab
Dream Lab Retreat – August 24-25
Get out of the office and into a creative headspace. Dream Lab, a 24-hour retreat at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, is designed for you and your team to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. A facilitator will guide your group through creative prompts and questions to allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into the next dream God has for your church.
Spring Lay Education Course Dates
Lay education courses offer opportunities for laity who desire to use their witness, leadership and service to inspire others to a deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. Registration is open for several classes - both online and in-person, basic and advanced.
Save the Date-Saturday, September 30
Southeast District In Person courses will be offered Saturday, September 30 at First UMC (Sikeston). The courses will include Preaching, Biblical Interpretation, and Prayer. Mark your calendars!! Registration will be open in August.
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Absorb Learning Platform
Have you explored Absorb? Absorb is an on-demand learning platform that offers online courses on your timeline, at a pace that works for you. The goal of this 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. Classes include Discipleship Coaching, Discovering Spiritual Gifts, Leading Worship and Public Prayer, and Clergy Taxes. More classes are currently in production!
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