News from us [link removed] Feb. 25, 2025
Practical Tips for Cultivating Leaders

It’s easy to view nominations as a routine chore instead of a ministry opportunity. Nelson Memorial UMC in Booneville has tried a new approach to nominations for the past few years and is seeing the fruit of a calling-focused approach. Rev. Chris Snyder, pastor at Nelson Memorial UMC in Booneville, offers practical tips for transforming local church nominations from a meeting to a mindset. [link removed] Read more →

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 April 1. [link removed] Learn more →

Featured Event

Legal Considerations for Preschools Webinar
Many of our churches in Missouri operate a preschool as part of their ministry, but doing so comes with unique legal challenges. In this webinar, Missouri Conference Chancellor Jordan Ault will address frequently asked legal questions, risk management considerations and best practices to protect both your church and your preschool ministry. [link removed] Get the Zoom link →
Lay Education Classes
March 8 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Chillicothe
Mondays in March - [link removed] UMC Polity - Online via Zoom
March 15 - [link removed] Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Sedalia
Mondays beginning March 17 - [link removed] A Discipleship Toolbox - Online via Zoom
More Events
March 4 - [link removed] Jump Start: Supercharging Your Local Church Communications
March 7 - [link removed] An Evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber
March 11 - Annual Conference Registration Opens
March 15-16 - [link removed] NextGen Summer Meet-Up Events
April 7 - [link removed] AI and The Church - St. Louis
April 8 - [link removed] AI and The Church - Kansas City
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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