The United Methodist Church Unveils New Guiding Vision Statement
Four Traits that Make Small Churches Vital, Formational Communities
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Job Posting
Last week the United Methodist bishops, in collaboration with other church leaders, made public a new vision statement for The United Methodist Church that has been years in the making. Ultimately, the goal is for United Methodists around the globe to unite in living out the vision to “love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.”
In small-membership churches, spiritual formation thrives when it is intentionally embedded in the community's life. Allen Stanton writes that while church size doesn’t determine the depth of formation, a deep sense of community and a shared story foster virtuous growth. Small churches don’t need to grow in size to fulfill their mission; they can cultivate meaningful formation within their existing structure, celebrating their unique strengths and forming individuals to live out God’s kingdom in everyday life. Read more at https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/4-traits-that-make-small-churches-vital-formational-communities/.
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Sharpen your skills in church administration—register now for the 2025 PAUMCS online certification course by June 1. Find more information at Online Certification Institute | Professional Administrators of UM Connectional Structure.
Job Posting
For complete job description, application instructions or to post a job opportunity at your Missouri Conference church go to www.moumethodist.org/classifieds.
