Nov. 11, 2025

Standing Strong: Becoming Allies to Women in Ministry

In a three-part article series this fall, Rev. Kim Jenne has illustrated the unique challenges facing women in ministry. Equipped with this awareness, it’s up to you to show up differently and as an ally. This final installment offers some simple ways to begin. Read more →

Related Resources

The article above is the third in a series of three. Read the first article in this series at this link and the second article in this series at this link.
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.
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

UMC Constitutional Amendment Update

On Nov. 5, the Council of Bishops announced that all four constitutional amendments have been ratified by the required two-thirds of the aggregate votes of annual conferences across the worldwide connection. Learn more and get resources →

Voyages of Paul Cruise with Bishop Farr

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. Learn more →

Featured Event

Simplified Accountable Structure Webinar – Nov. 20

Join Amy Thompson, certified simplified accountable structure coach, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 for a virtual overview of what simplified accountable structure is and why a church might consider moving to this type of structure. Leadership board members are strongly encouraged to attend alongside their pastor. Learn more and get the Zoom link →

Lay Education Classes

Mondays beginning Dec. 1 - Advent in Four Words online via Zoom

More Upcoming Events

Nov. 12 - Four Ways to Be Found: Building Your Church’s Online Presence
Nov. 18 - Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
Nov. 20 - SBC21 Webinar: PR and Social Strategy for the Black Church
Nov. 20 - Simplified Accountable Structure Overview and Q-and-A

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

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