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. Read more →

Related Resources

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.
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.
Small Church Cohort and Large Church Cohort - Vision a new future for your church in one of our year-long cohort experiences.
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 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. Learn more and register →

Lay Education Classes

Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - BeUMC online via Zoom
Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - UMC Polity online via Zoom

More Upcoming Events

Thursdays in August - Church HR Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Aug. 20 - United Methodist Insurance Webinar: Sustaining Your Real Estate Assets
Aug. 26 - Budgeting for Music and Worship Arts Ministry Webinar
Sept. 9 - Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
Sept. and Oct. Dates - Benefits Roadshows in every district
Oct. 17-18 - Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference
Nov. 18 - Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Laity Quick Links

Conference Lay Ministry Team Listing
Conference Lay Education Coordinator Listing
Interested in pursuing certified lay ministry? View the process here.
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