October 3, 2023
Dreaming of the Future
17 churches and the Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries team participated in the Dream Lab workshop organized by Congregational Excellence. The church is in a different place now than it has been before, making now the right time for new ideas. “What I’m interested in post-Covid is generative ministry,” Director of Congregational Excellence Mark Sheets said. “Experimenting. Trying new things.” Read more here→
Upcoming Events
Jump Start: Discipleship Workshop
How can I build a discipleship system based off what we're already doing in worship? What's the long-term benefit of the one-on-one discipleship model? How can I help my people measure their own discipleship? We’ll answer these questions and more at our second Jump Start: Essential Ministries Reimagined workshop on Oct. 18. Learn more and register→
Other Upcoming Events
See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
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5 Cups of Coffee
Five Cups of Coffee, a discipleship tool, provides simple and practical discussion starters for asking questions about calling and discipleship for use with youth through adults. Download the free discussion guide, small group curriculum and sermon series resources. Find out more and get the free resource here.
Christmas Service Resources
Advent is just around the corner. Discipleship Ministries has resources already available as you begin to plan your Christmas services. With the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve falling on the same day, this year presents unique worship planning challenges and opportunities. On this page, you will find materials for your Christmas Eve worship service. We hope these resources inspire and assist you as we begin the day at the close of Advent and end the day by celebrating the birth of Jesus, our wondrous Light!
Be UMC Slide Deck
As we read stories of congregations leaving the denomination, it’s only natural to feel anxious about the future of The United Methodist Church. As we think ahead, we need to look back and remember our roots and shared principles that have always defined us as a denomination. The UMC will continue to be a biblical, diverse, inclusive and Spirit-filled denomination grounded in scripture and of teachings of Jesus Christ. United Methodist Communications has created a special presentation called “We are the church. Together” that will remind congregations of their identity as United Methodists while also inviting them to have constructive conversations about what they hope the future will bring, both for The UMC as a whole and their congregation.
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary
