News from us [link removed] Aug. 5, 2025
Standing Strong: Understanding the Realities Facing Women in Church Leadership
“For every tambourine moment, there’s a quiet burial. For every breakthrough, there’s a set of expectations she didn’t create but is still expected to meet. When we overlook or under-appreciate women in ministry, the Church loses out.” Rev. Kim Jenne shares part one of a three-part series aimed at helping church members and leaders better understand the experiences of clergywomen and how they can be allies in building a more equitable and supportive church culture. [link removed] Read more →
Related Resources
[link removed] Understanding Clergy Pay: A Working Report on Compensation Trends in the UMC and Missouri - This report takes a thoughtful look at how we compensate our clergy — not only from a financial perspective, but as a reflection of our theology, values, and care for those called to ministry.

[link removed] Unpacking Clergy Compensation Trends in Missouri - We're hosting a special Zoom webinar to help you further explore the insights from the clergy compensation report.

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College-Age Ministry Listing
If you've got students from your ministry or local church heading off to college this fall, make sure to connect them with a United Methodist college-age ministry near their new home! [link removed] See the full listing and related contacts →

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Local Church HR Webinars
Pastors, staff and volunteer leaders are invited to join us for a practical webinar series designed to help local churches navigate the basics of human resources. These webinars, hosted at noon every Thursday in August, will offer guidance for common HR challenges, address frequently asked questions and share best practices. [link removed] See the topics we’re covering and register →
Lay Education Classes
New! Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - [link removed] BeUMC online via Zoom
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - [link removed] Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Thursdays in August - [link removed] Church HR Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Aug. 12 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. 9 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. and Oct. Dates - [link removed] Benefits Roadshows in every district
Sept. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Empowering the Next Generation
Oct. 17-18 - [link removed] Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - [link removed] Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
[link removed] See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

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