News from us [link removed] Oct. 22, 2024
New Appointment Onboarding Process Bears Fruit
Onboarding is a process involving both clergy and laity that uncovers the culture, or unspoken aspects, of a congregation and a pastor’s personality and leadership style. The goal is starting the new appointment off on the right note. This year we onboarded 41 pastors into their full-time appointments. [link removed] Read more about the process and the good fruit its bearing →
MUMF Year-End Giving Resources
As we enter the home stretch of 2024, it's time to think about year-end giving. MUMF offers several free resources — including [link removed] strategies and ideas as well as [link removed] free brochures and slides — to help you kick-start the conversation with your congregation. [link removed] Learn more →
Featured Resource
Applications Closing Soon for NextGen Leaders Academy
NGLA brings together volunteer, part-time, and full-time youth and children’s leaders for six months of training, coaching and connecting. Whether you are new to ministry or a ministry veteran, there will be something for you. Topics covered include finding volunteers, having difficult conversations, youth and children’s discipleship, fundraising and more. New in 2025: We’re offering an evening cohort with part-time or volunteer leaders in mind. Apply by Nov. 8 at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/nextgen-leaders-academy
Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, Beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Soul Space Virtual Sessions
Oct. 29 - [link removed] Navigating the Local Church Insurance Market Webinar
Nov. 8 - [link removed] NextGen Leaders Academy Applications Due
Nov. 15-17 - [link removed] Oasis NextGen Ministry Leaders Retreat
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start Workshop: Understanding Culture and Diversity
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events
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