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:

Center for Leadership Excellence
Center for Congregational Excellence
NextGen Ministries
Mission, Service and Justice Ministries, including Congregations in Action
Finance and Administrative Ministries, including the Conference budget and 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 The Power of Strangers, for a relatable presentation and interactive dialogue on mastering the art of talking to strangers. Learn more and register →

Lay Education Courses

They’ve Asked Me to Lead A Small Group – Now What? - Via Zoom on Aug. 17 - Only a few seats remaining!
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
Transforming Evangelism – How to Reach Out - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
Spiritual Gifts - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
Laity as Christian Transformational Leaders - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 30
UMC Polity - Via Zoom beginning on Oct. 28

More Upcoming Events

Aug. 19 - The Power of Strangers with Joe Keohane
Sept. 6-8 - Divine Encounters: Spiritual Life Retreat

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links

Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? View the process here.
Absorb on-demand learning platform with lay education courses

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