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February 14 - MOAC Awards Submission Deadline
March 1 - Parsonage Inspections Due
March 1 - Southeast District Spring Grant Applications Due
April 1 - MOAC Ministry Grants Due


Sacking Hunger Challenge
Our Kansas City Chiefs are playing in their third-consecutive Super Bowl and their fifth in the past six years this year. The opponent is the Philadelphia Eagles. They will play Sunday, Feb. 9, in New Orleans.
To celebrate the occasion the Missouri Conference and the Great Plains Conference are challenging the Eastern Pennsylvania and Great New Jersey Conferences to a food drive competition. To participate:
Collect nonperishable food items at church or another designated drop-off point through Sunday, Feb. 16.
Weigh the food that is donated.
Make the food available through your church food pantry or another food pantry that serves your community.
Log the donation by 7 p.m. February 16 by filling out the form at [link removed] [link removed].


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 [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards


Southeast District Grants - Due March 1
The Southeast District is offering ministry grants to any United Methodist church or affiliated organization in the district boundaries. • Priority will be given to organizations that have not previously received a Southeast District grant.
• Priority will be given to Conference initiatives listed below. New Places for New People (NPNP) -New or growing Alpha programs.
Next Generation Ministries - (birth-college age) New program that multiplies Next Gen Ministries in the local church.
Raise up Missional Leaders – training or an experience to recruit, train or disciple missional leaders engaged in the congregation.
Details can be found in the Grant Application here:
[link removed] Application & More Information →
Spring Grants are due by March 1. All applicants will be notified by April 1st.
Fall Grants are due by August 1st. All applicants will be notified by September 1st.


Parsonage Inspections Due March 1
Parsonage inspections are due March 1 and are required for parsonages that are rented, pastor-occupied, or vacant. You can find all of these forms on our website [link removed] HERE. If the parsonage is unoccupied or used for any non-residential purpose, please use the "Parsonage Inspection - Pastor" form.
[link removed] Parsonage Inspection - Pastor
[link removed] Parsonage Inspection - Renters
Email inspections to Allie at [email protected]


MOAC Ministry Grants
Grant Applications Due April 1
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 April 1. Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/ministry-grant-applications-now-open-18897449


Spring Lay Education Classes Available
Registration is now open for spring lay education classes. Both in-person and online options are available. Learn more at the links below: Feb. 15 - [link removed] Class Meetings Course - In-Person in Springfield
Feb. 15 - [link removed] Ministry of All Believers - In-Person in Springfield
Feb. 22 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Kirksville
March 1 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Columbia
Mondays in March - [link removed] UMC Polity - Online via Zoom
Mondays beginning March 17 - [link removed] A Discipleship Toolbox - Online via Zoom


Jump Start: Supercharged Communications
Ready to take your local church communications to the next level? Join us for our next Jump Start workshop on March 4 where we’ll consider questions around effective communications, copyright and licensing, and crisis communications. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. Learn more and register at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/jump-start-communications-18792899


Immigration Resources and Legal Guidance
Beginning almost immediately, the new U.S. President’s administration sought to draw attention to the enforcement of laws related to undocumented immigration. The speed with which Executive Orders and shifts in policy implementation took place generated significant media attention and heightened anxiety for many communities throughout Missouri. The Annual Conference urges caution, humility and compassion in a situation that is uncertain and unpredictable. We've compiled resources and legal guidance for Missouri United Methodist churches at this link: [link removed] [link removed].


MUMF Scholarship Opportunities
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation awards various college scholarships to United Methodist students each year. The MUMF application must be submitted between January 1 and April 1 each year.
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Tax Resources for Clergy
Whether you’re preparing your own taxes or are working with a tax professional, special rules and exemptions for pastors aren’t always clear.

Here are some resources to help!

Discipleship Ministries: [link removed] Clergy Taxes: An Overview (Webinar – February 10)
Missouri Annual Conference: [link removed] Five Quick Tips for Clergy Taxes
IRS Website: [link removed] Members of the Clergy


Preaching Content Planning Calendar
A content calendar, designed for busy and bivocational pastors, to plan a full year of Sundays. This resource provides a ready-to-use calendar that you can customize for your local church in a couple of hours. Each calendar section includes tools, resources and monthly ideas. Download the free resource at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcedetail/using-a-content-calendar-to-plan-your-year-18756864.


New Institute for Modern Worship Partnership
The Missouri Annual Conference has partnered with the [link removed] Institute for Modern Worship to offer tailored coaching and consulting for worship ministries. Through this partnership, your church can receive up to four, FREE coaching hours with an IMW Worship Consultant. Learn more at [link removed] [link removed]


Be Aware of Phishing Attempts
It has become common for email scammers to use spoof email accounts that appear to be from people like Conference leaders and local church pastors. Please remain vigilant in reviewing the validity of emails. The Federal Trade Commission offers advice for how to recognize and avoid phishing scams at [link removed] [link removed].


Stay Connected
Stay Connected with the Missouri Conference
As Annual Conference draws near, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities the Missouri Annual Conference is offering. View our annual stay connected letter to see the many ways you can connect and follow the Missouri Conference: [link removed] [link removed]


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