News from us [link removed] May 25, 2021
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The [link removed] NextGen Conversations podcast seeks to empower NextGen leaders to create dynamic, Christ-centered ministries. In its debut season, we spoke with several Missouri ministry leaders about concepts and ideas that are working in their context. Consider how these five might translate to your local church:
Making the car a mission field.
Encouraging family-directed engagement.
Empowering students to mentor students.
Offering stillness in college-life chaos.
Lending an ear through Holy Listening.
[link removed] Read more and listen to NextGen Conversations →
Upcoming Events
[link removed] Pre-Conference Briefing on Thursday
Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, via livestream for the Bishop’s Address as well as updates from other partner organizations. The event will be recorded. [link removed] View the livestream →
Upcoming Events
[link removed] June 8 - Virtual Closed Clergy Session
[link removed] June 11 - Boundaries Training
[link removed] June 12-13 - 2021 Annual Conference Session
See the full event calendar at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events

Featured Resource
[link removed] PPR Resources for Pastoral Transition
Annual Conference is just around the corner and so is the season of pastoral transition. While there are resources available for pastors on the move, the Conference offers guidance for churches in transition, too. Use these resources in your local church to help leadership teams and parishioners adapt and change. [link removed] View the list here →
More Resources
[link removed] Learn + Lead Podcast: Episode 24: Transformational Outreach: Building High Trust Relationships and Shared Leadership with Diane Kenaston and Mary Fox
From a hierarchical system to shared leadership. From helping at a distance to being in proximity with those we seek to serve. Check out this conversation with Rev. Diane Kenaston and Pantry Board Leader, Mary Fox from University UMC in St. Louis where they share how shared leadership and building high-trust relationships has changed the way they do ministry.
[link removed] Grieving Together Webinar Training
Grief is a tricky topic, but it’s one we don’t have to navigate alone. Offering support is a community effort that can be intentionally fostered. Rev. David and Elaine Howlett offer an introduction to building a supportive community around grief for local church pastors and laity.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary

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