July 2, 2024

Transition Time

July 1 marks the start of the new appointive year in the United Methodist Church. We've curated some resources for this season, whether you are receiving a new pastor or celebrating another year with your current pastor.

We're getting a new pastor! What can I do? from UMC.org
Turning Transitions Into Sacred Stepping Stones from outgoing Associate Conference Lay Leader Jill Wondel
Passing the Baton Pack - A practical guide for both local church leaders and pastors experiencing a pastoral transition. Includes:
- Ways to improve pastoral care - great for all churches!
- 50 ways to welcome a new pastor
- Sermon ideas and sample communications
Pastor/PPRC Follow Up Process Worksheet - A process for good communication between the Pastor and PPRC
Engaging Your Community with Cultural Sensitivity Guide - Every community has its own culture.

See the full library of pastor transition resources at www.moumethodist.org/pastor-transition-resources

Featured Resource

Faithful Civic Engagement Toolkit

Civic engagement is the process by which an individual or group addresses public concerns. This can happen at many levels, from local issues up to national and global topics as well as engagement with corporations. Strategies and tactics to influence change are varied. The UMC Board of Church and Society unpacks options for engagement in its Creating Change Together: A Toolkit for Faithful Civic Engagement. Download the free resource →

See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary

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July 18-20 - Missouri UWF Mission U
Aug. 19 - The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane

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Transition Time

Featured Resource

Faithful Civic Engagement Toolkit

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