News from us [link removed] Oct. 7, 2025
Standing Strong: Becoming Allies to Women in Ministry

For many women in ministry, bias is a constant companion. It shows up in who gets credit, who gets invited to the table and who gets the benefit of the doubt. It happens in staff meetings, sanctuary pews and potluck lines. Rev. Kim Jenne defines different kinds of bias and shares examples of how they show up in church life. Being aware of bias is the first step in combating it. [link removed] Read more →
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The article above is the second in a series of three. Read the [link removed] first article in this series at this link and the [link removed] third article in this series at this link.

[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 hosted a special Zoom webinar to help you further explore the insights from the clergy compensation report. The recording is available at the link above.

Save-the-Date for the 2026 Lead(Her) Conference - April 20-22, 2026, at Resurrection Church in Leawood

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Fall 2026 Voyages Cruise
Adventure with us next fall! Join Bishop and Susan Farr on Voyages of Paul Cruise through Crete, Greece and Turkey on Oct. 23 - Nov. 1, 2026. Pre-trip and post-trip extensions in Greece are available. [link removed] Learn more →

Featured Event

Registration Closing Soon for Carried by Hope
Join us Oct. 17-18 in Springfield for two days of spiritual growth through worship, fellowship meals and reflection. You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, recentered and ready to engage the world with hope. [link removed] Learn more and register by Oct. 13 →

Lay Education Classes
Oct. 26 - [link removed] Ministry of All Believers in Shelbina
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 - [link removed] Prayer Practices for Disciples: Creating a Life with God via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - [link removed] UMC Polity online via Zoom
More Upcoming Events
Oct. 16 - [link removed] Lead Forward Webinar: Planning for Your Congregation
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 (use code MOAC50 for $50 off!)
Nov. 11 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversations
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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