News from us [link removed] July 9, 2024
MOAC Ministry Areas Provide Resources and Opportunities

At Annual Conference we heard about celebrations, upcoming events and available resources from our main ministry areas. Use the links below to view a summary article, related webpages and a video recording of each report:
[link removed] Center for Leadership Excellence
[link removed] Center for Congregational Excellence
[link removed] NextGen Ministries
[link removed] Mission, Service and Justice Ministries, including [link removed] Congregations in Action
Finance and Administrative Ministries, including the [link removed] Conference budget and [link removed] parental paid time-off policies


Featured Event

Talking to Strangers with Joe Keohane
While we strive for a diverse and inclusive culture, many of us struggle to engage with those who are different from us. We've been ingrained with the notion of avoiding strangers, which has left us ill-equipped to view each other as fellow humans. Join Joe Keohane, author of [link removed] The Power of Strangers, for a relatable presentation and interactive dialogue on mastering the art of talking to strangers. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Lay Education Courses
[link removed] They’ve Asked Me to Lead A Small Group – Now What? - Via Zoom on Aug. 17 - Only a few seats remaining!
[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
Aug. 19 - [link removed] The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
Sept. 6-8 - [link removed] Divine Encounters: Spiritual Life Retreat
[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.
[link removed] Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses
Is God doing something great at your church? We want to hear about it! [link removed] Share your story


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