News from us [link removed] July 13, 2021
The Gift of Fresh Sight
Before the pandemic, we may have found ourselves resistant to change. Too often in our congregations, we become set in the ways we do things, whether it is worship, Christian discipleship or missions. Yet as the pandemic forced us to look at our old routines with fresh eyes, congregations discovered creative ways to carry out ministry.
In her reflection in the August issue of The Missouri Methodists, Rev. Sandy Nenadal reminds us that we can always find new ways to look at old programs, ministries or ideas because God is continually doing new things among us.
Whether it's making a pastoral transition and beginning to lead a new congregation or looking at your current setting with new eyes, take a moment to consider your ministry landscape with a fresh perspective.

[link removed] Read Rev. Sandy Nenadal's full reflection →
Upcoming Events
Developing Digital Faith Communities Workshop
Over the past 18-months, your church likely developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop on taking the next step to develop your online faith community. [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Other Upcoming Events
July 15 - [link removed] MUMF Webinar: Every Financial Decision is a Spiritual Decision with Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey
July 20 - [link removed] Leading Voices Webinar: The Four Promises: Embracing Secondhand Trauma with Rev. Dr. Ron Bell
Sept. 9 - Leading in Uncharted Territory with Tod Bolsinger - Registration opens July 20
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
RE: Flourishing in Ministry
Ministry is constantly challenging and changing. Re offers space to reflect on the presence of God in our lives and ministry. Re allows reflection on our gifts, strengths and challenges in ministry. Believing that our wellbeing and our ability to be effective in ministry for Christ are deeply connected, Re gives space to respond to the question, “What is next with God?” Active full-time clergy who have been serving five years or longer are invited to participate in a nine-month flourishing in ministry process to Reflect·Recenter·Reclaim their passion in ministry. [link removed] Learn more about this well-being resource →
More Resources
[link removed] FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church
With outbreaks persisting and vaccines on the rise, several questions are coming up with respect to our churches and vaccines. The Missouri Conference Office of Financial and Administrative Ministries developed a document to answer frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and local church policies, including guidance for churches with preschools. This document is meant to address the most common and pressing of questions.
[link removed] A Guide for Talking to Your Congregation: Supporting Empathetic Congregational Conversations on COVID-19 Vaccination
[link removed] The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund has provided a guide for supporting empathetic congregational conversations on COVID-19 vaccination. The guide and toolkit includes sermon materials, resources on how to share messages about vaccine effectiveness, resources on how to connect with medical providers to share scientific data, and actions faith leaders and congregations can take to discuss the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines and promote vaccination.
[link removed] GCFA Data Security Guide
From GCFA: Being proactive about your cybersecurity can help save your ministry time and money. With the recent jump in cyber attacks, our IT Services team wants to remind you of some tips to help your ministry secure data. Download this resource and share it with your ministry staff.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


Forward this email [link removed]
View in browser [link removed]
[email protected] is receiving this email from Lauren Miers because you have an existing relationship with us. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, add [email protected] to your address book or safe sender list.
To unsubscribe or manage mailings go to [link removed]
[link removed] Subscribe to our newsletter
Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO 65202 | 573-441-1770
www.moumethodist.org