News from us [link removed] Aug. 19, 2025
A New Church in Lee's Summit

Aldersgate UMC in Lee’s Summit was on the list of closures at Annual Conference in June, but what is occurring there is not the death of the church. It’s a Resurrection. Church of the Resurrection’s newest campus opens this fall thanks to leadership from area United Methodists, former Aldersgate UMC members and existing Resurrection attendees. [link removed] Read more →
Related Resources
[link removed] Church Planting Intensive Recordings - Whether you're launching a new small group or a new worship service, there are valuable insights for starting something new included in these recordings.

[link removed] MOAC Ministry Grants - Starting something new? There's a grant for that! Our fall grant cycle is now open, and applications are due Oct. 1.

[link removed] Small Church Cohort and [link removed] Large Church Cohort - Vision a new future for your church in one of our year-long cohort experiences.

[link removed] Modern Worship Consulting - Could your music ministry use a refresh? Four free consulting hours are available to your church thanks to our partnership with the [link removed] Institute for Modern Worship.

Featured Event

Jump Start Workshop on NextGen Ministries
Ready to engage the next generation? Join us for our first Jump Start workshop of the fall. On Sept. 23 we’ll consider questions around getting started in and leveling up your NextGen ministry. You’ll leave with practical advice and solutions that can be immediately implemented in your ministry context. [link removed] Learn more and register →

Lay Education Classes
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. 20 - [link removed] United Methodist Insurance Webinar: Sustaining Your Real Estate Assets
Aug. 26 - [link removed] Budgeting for Music and Worship Arts Ministry Webinar
Sept. 9 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. and Oct. Dates - [link removed] Benefits Roadshows in every district
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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[link removed] Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? [link removed] View the process here.
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