Run Alpha: Free Online Event

Sept. 23, noon-2:30 p.m. 

Alpha is a space for people outside the church to explore faith within the context of the local church. Gather with other churches and leaders from across the region for an interactive training to develop an understanding of Alpha and how to get the most of running a course in your context. Register here: alpha.ticketspice.com/run-alpha-training-mo-united-methodist-conference---92320. Questions can be directed to Tammy Talcote in Congregational Excellence, at [email protected].

Introducing NextGen Conversations

Season one of NextGen Conversations is finally here! This podcast seeks to empower children’s, family, youth and college-aged leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. Every episode features a conversation with a ministry leader and covers innovative solutions to common problems faced in churches today. We want to give you practical steps to transform the way you do ministry. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays for the next eight weeks. Listen to episode one, Family Ministry with Sarah DeClue, at www.nextgenumc.org/ngconversations. 

A New Reformation? Look to the NGOs

The church of today stands at the threshold of a new reformation, measured not by its size or budget, but its heart, writes the Rev. Mel West. Following the example of nongovernmental organizations, its members will "prefer deeds over creeds, work over words and mentors over messengers and who will seek co-workers more than converts.” Read his commentary shared via United Methodist News Service at https://www.umnews.org/en/news/a-new-reformation-look-to-the-ngos.