News from us [link removed] September 3, 2024
NextGen is Now

“We are already here. We’re active in your communities. We’re in the workforce. We’re raising families. We are already part of the conversation. The question is, are you listening?” New Associate Conference Lay Leader Cheyenne Weaver shares why young people aren’t just the Church of tomorrow – they’re the Church of now. [link removed] Read more →

Featured Resource

Apply Today for Ministry Grants
Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small local ministry projects. Applications are due Oct. 1. [link removed] Learn more about each →

Featured Event

Registration Closes Soon for NextGen Ministry Training
Make plans to join us for Building a NextGen Ministry That Lasts. This one-day training, led by Ministry Architects’ Stephanie Caro, provides leaders of small-sized, medium-sized and rural churches with the tools to reinvigorate or start a young people’s ministry at their church. Catch the same training at any of the four available dates. [link removed] Learn more and register →

Lay Education Courses
[link removed] Ministry of All Believers - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14 - Registration closes Sunday, Sept. 8.
[link removed] Transforming Evangelism – How to Reach Out - In-person in Monett on Sept. 14 - Registration closes Sunday, Sept. 8.
[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
Sept. 10 - [link removed] MUMF Managing Leadership Anxiety Webinar
Tuesdays, Beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Sept. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Talking Faith and Politics
[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
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