July 16, 2024

Race and Culture Update

The Missouri Conference is serious about becoming a Church for all God’s people. In the past year, we’ve trained 12 culture coaches to support local churches in this work, and we launched the Love Unites campaign. Read the latest update on our race and culture work →

Related Resources

Love Unites Graphics Package - Including designs for T-shirts, stickers, yard signs and more
Culture Coaching - A resource available to local churches
Multi-Cultural Outreach Courses - Learn more about how best to share the love of God with all as our communities become more multicultural
How to Have and Facilitate Cultural Conversations - Live online coaching with Culture Coach Nikki Lerner

Featured Event

Divine Encounters Spiritual Life Retreat

You're invited to The Center of the Ozarks Spiritual Life Retreat: Divine Encounters on Sept. 6-8 in Springfield. Join The Center for a weekend of spiritual renewal, connection and engagement with God. This retreat, designed for all participants to find spiritual growth opportunities, will include worship, fellowship meals, and reflection. Learn more and register by Aug. 31 →

Lay Education Courses

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
Ministry of All Believers - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
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
Aug. 21 - Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in STL
Aug. 22 - Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in KC
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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