News from us [link removed] January 2, 2024
Sharing the Vision
The vision of the Missouri Conference is to relentlessly lead churches to become outwardly focused and spiritually centered Christ followers. One new way the Conference has been leaning into that vision is through the 10 Compass Points of Thriving Churches. The 10 Compass Points focuses on living your faith and taking action, and Trinity UMC in Kansas City is modeling just that. [link removed] Read more here→
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Upcoming Events
Wednesdays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 21 - [link removed] Questions Jesus Asked Online Course
Jan. 16 - [link removed] Jump Start: Creating Intentional Worship Experiences
Jan. 20 - [link removed] Soul Reset Class in KC
Feb. 15 - [link removed] MOAC Awards Submission Deadline
Feb. 24 - [link removed] Soul Reset Class in KC
Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - March 20 - [link removed] UMC Polity Online Course
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
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Featured Resources
Engaging Your Community with Cultural Sensitivity
From Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church: As the United States population becomes increasingly diverse, how do churches develop the skills needed to interact successfully with people from diverse experiences? Some of this work begins with understanding how culture operates. [link removed] Download the FREE PDF →
[link removed] Does Your Church Truly Embrace Children or Merely Tolerate Them?
Is your church ready to get younger? This Lewis Center article outlines six perspectives and practices that signal to families that their children are truly valued, welcomed and included.
[link removed] All About Apportionments
Director of Finance and Administration Rev. Nate Berneking discusses apportionments and how they're figured as part of his presentation to the 2020 Licensing School class.
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