News from us [link removed] August 13, 2024
LED Talks Share Ministry Ideas
We know the experts with answers to many of our ministry questions are among us. An afternoon of LED, TED-style talks on ministry at the recent South Central Jurisdictional Conference showcased it. Leaders from every conference in the jurisdiction – including our own Rev. Matt Miofsky – shared lessons, stories and wisdom. [link removed] Read more →
Worship Survey
Our churches are hungry for meaningful worship and good worship leaders. Worship should be our joy and strength, yet pastors state their highest stress comes from planning weekly worship. The [link removed] Institute for Modern Worship wants to hear from you! IMW has created a Worship Ministry Data Survey to understand and work towards meeting the worship ministry needs of the Missouri Conference. The survey results will inform how we can partner in providing new opportunities, resources, and support to our church leaders in this great work. [link removed] Take the survey →
Featured Resource
Free Small Group Study on Emotional Health
What does the Bible have to say about feelings? Using the Pixar movie Inside Out as a guide, this study explores what scripture has to say about the emotions personified in the film: joy, anger, sadness, fear and disgust. This material is appropriate for all ages and can be modified to fit any group. [link removed] Download the discussion guides →
Featured Event
Jump Start: Talking Faith and Politics Workshop
What does it mean to bring our faith to our political conversations? Why does it matter and how do we lead in these divisive times? Join us on Sept. 18 for Jump Start, a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new thoughts and new scorecards. We’ll consider these questions together, and you’ll leave with practical advice and solutions. [link removed] Learn more and register →
More Upcoming Events
Aug. 21 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in STL
Aug. 22 - [link removed] Church Communications Traveling Roadshow in KC
Sept. 6-8 - [link removed] Divine Encounters: Spiritual Life Retreat
Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Sept. 14-22 - [link removed] Building a NextGen Ministry That Lasts - Various Locations
Upcoming Lay Education Courses
[link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Via Zoom beginning on Sept. 11
[link removed] Ministry of All Believers - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14
[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
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
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