Congregations in Action - Virtual Info Session

 Join us at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 for a brief info session on Congregations in Action, a Lilly-granted program of the Missouri Conference that helps take your congregation outside the church walls and into your community. Class two nominations open in early 2025. This info session will share what it takes to be involved in the program. RSVP at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/congregations-in-action-info-session-18792896

 Jump Start Workshop on Leveraging Your Gifts

 We all know the feeling of being in the zone. What would your ministry look like if your work felt that way more often? Join us for our first Jump Start workshop of 2025 on Feb. 4. Together we’ll consider questions around leveraging our gifts, and the gifts of our ministry teams, for greater Kingdom impact. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-leveraging-your-gifts-18792897

MOAC Awards Nominations Open

MOAC Awards Submission Deadline - Feb. 14

Every year we celebrate and honor the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Deadline is Feb. 14. Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards

Archival Project Collects Church Stories

The United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race has launched “Our Sacred Journey,” a project dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of the United Methodist community by sharing stories that reflect our cultural identities, faith journeys and shared humanity. Churches are invited to contribute their stories, becoming a part of a larger narrative that honors the unique ways in which God’s grace has touched our lives. View this resource at https://www.gcorr.org/stories. 

 11 Characteristics of Effective Smaller Churches

 What are the qualities of effective smaller churches? David Ray explores eleven key qualities of dynamic and faithful smaller churches that he observed across 21 communities. Effective smaller churches prioritize worship, embrace their size, foster a community spirit, have fun, commit to mission, find a niche, support pastoral leadership, empower laity, deploy resources wisely, thrive with vitality, and nurture passionate faith. Read the article HERE.