Southwest District News [link removed] Please take note of the 2025-2026 SW District Timeline
below with dates for the upcoming months.
December 24 - January 1 – Conference/District Closed for Christmas/New Year’s Holidays
December 29 - Year end stats module opens
January 7- Conference apportionment deadline (by 4 p.m.)
January 29 - Deadline for churches to enter stats
January 31 – Mentor Report Forms due
March 1 – Parsonage Inspection Forms due
March 23-24 - dCOM Interviews in person in Springfield
May 1 – Pastor Eval forms due
May/June – Pastor Evaluations with DS
June 5 - 7 – Annual Conference in St. Charles, MO
June 30 – Mentor Report Forms due
June 30 – Annual Fund Balance Reports due
Addendum and UMPIP Selection Forms
If you haven't already completed your Addendum and UMPIP selection forms, please go to the PORTAL as soon as possible and do so. Trudy will be working on the new benefit selections after the holidays and will need those forms to complete your updates for 2026.
Year End Stats Module Opens for Churches December 30th
The [link removed] Year End Stats Module will open on December 30th and remain accessible until January 29th. Please click on the link above to enter your information.
Simplified Accountable Structure Refresher Training - Jan. 8
Join Amy Thompson, certified simplified accountable structure coach, at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 for a virtual simplified accountable structure refresher training. Participants will learn best practices and common pitfalls that occur when implementing the SAS model as well as elements to support the flow of work, such as leadership covenant, guiding principles, new agenda and meeting packet, setting goals and annual leadership rhythms. A pastor and current leadership board members are encouraged to attend. Learn more and get the Zoom link at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/virtual-simplified-accountable-structure-refresher-course-19512555
Congregations in Action Info Session – Jan. 21
Congregations in Action, a Lilly-granted program of the Missouri Conference, helps take your congregation outside the church walls and into your community. The 18-month program offers hands-on guidance and resources to make this renewed vision a reality. Applications for class three open in 2026. Learn more about the program and what it takes to be involved in this brief info session at 12 p.m. on Jan. 21. RSVP at [link removed] www.moumethodist [link removed] .org/eventdetail/congregations-in-action-info-session-19525337
Save the Date - PPRC Training on Thursday , January 22nd
There will be a Zoom training led by Mark Statler for your churches PPRC team to help them better understand their roles and expectations as part of the leadership board. Please watch for the exact time coming soon.
Save the Date: Statewide Laity Training on Feb. 28
Jesus said to follow him. But what does that look like in today’s challenging world? Save the date for Feb. 28, 2026, when we'll explore two key elements of Jesus’s leadership: Curiosity and loving one another. Rev. Robert Johnson, lead pastor at Resurrection Lee’s Summit, will lead our first statewide laity training event since 2019. Indicate interest at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/interest-form
For more info on this amazing travel opportunity, click the following link. [link removed] TRAVEL
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