News from us [link removed] 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. [link removed] We're getting a new pastor! What can I do? from UMC.org
[link removed] Turning Transitions Into Sacred Stepping Stones from outgoing Associate Conference Lay Leader Jill Wondel
[link removed] 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

[link removed] Pastor/PPRC Follow Up Process Worksheet - A process for good communication between the Pastor and PPRC
[link removed] Engaging Your Community with Cultural Sensitivity Guide - Every community has its own culture.
See the full library of pastor transition resources at [link removed] 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. [link removed] Download the free resource →

See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary

Upcoming Events
Lay Education Courses
[link removed] They’ve Asked Me to Lead A Small Group – Now What? - Via Zoom on Aug. 17
[link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
[link removed] Transforming Evangelism – How to Reach Out - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Spiritual Gifts - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[link removed] Laity as Christian Transformational Leaders - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 30
[link removed] UMC Polity - Via Zoom beginning on Oct. 28

More Upcoming Events
July 18-20 - [link removed] Missouri UWF Mission U
Aug. 19 - [link removed] The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links
[link removed] Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
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