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April 27, 2021
 

Clergy care a priority in pandemic year


This time last year, life looked different.

Last month marked the first anniversary of churches having to close their doors because of the pandemic. For pastors, it has been a yearlong stress test. Rest and renewal have been essential, and many United Methodist clergy around the U.S. have gotten creative about what that looks like.

This story from the United Methodist News includes voices from Missouri Conference clergy. Read more at umns.org →

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Pre-Conference Briefing

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Upcoming Events

Featured Resource

Financial Ethics Training

Did you know that several churches in Missouri have experienced financial impropriety due to lack of financial controls, mismanagement and questionable financial ethics of local leaders? To aid in preventing such issues, Rev. Nate Berneking shares guidance for financial ethics in the local church in this webinar recording. View it here →

More Resources

Pre-Recorded Sermons for Pastor Sabbaths
Time off is essential to remaining healthy and effective in ministry. We've recorded three sermons for you to use in your local church. We hope you'll utilize this resource to take a Sunday off from preaching. Additionally, we're offering the option for churches to request a customized full worship service.

Wellness Resources

Wellness might feel like the latest buzzword, but now more than ever, it’s important for each of us to be intentional in how we’re maintaining our well-being. Wespath defines wellness as encompassing five dimensions: mental-emotional, financial, spiritual, social and physical health.

Boundary Training for PPRCs

This series is designed as three 45-60 minute training sessions or they can be combined for a 3-hour training session for church leaders. Based on the book, Saying No to Say Yes: Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral Excellence by David Olsen and Nancy G. Devor, it is great for use with lay leadership and paid and unpaid church staff.

 
See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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