News from us [link removed] July 20, 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 transition and starting something new 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
Leading in Uncharted Territory with Tod Bolsinger
Today’s ministry landscape feels like uncharted territory: The interruption of COVID-19 and our changing culture leaves local church leaders questioning how to venture into the unknown. Join us for an in-person workshop on learning to lead in an everchanging, disrupted environment. Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience, will serve as our guide into the uncharted territory. Any laity in local church leadership are encouraged to attend. [link removed] Learn more and register →
Other Upcoming Events
Aug. 24 and 31 - [link removed] Developing Online Faith Communities with Cathy Townley
Sept. 11 - Oct. 9 - [link removed] Festival of Sharing ShareFests
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events
Featured Resource
The Caring Congregation Podcast
From The Caring Congregation: Jesus was a healer. His example calls us to provide care and support for one another through the peaks and valleys of our lives. The Caring Congregation (TCC) offers guidance on the best Christian practices to help people move through life’s challenges. Our method of care is based on a team approach that empowers both pastors and laity (serving as Congregational Care Ministers or CCMs) working together to support the congregation and community.
[link removed] See available episodes →

More Resources
[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.
[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] The Hybrid Church: Merging Physical and Digital
For many, knowing how to do physical and digital ministry at the same time is daunting. This is the mindset behind the phygital church. Our endgame is not the physical building. Nor is it digital ministry. Our endgame is disciple-making. Join digital church planter Jeff Reed as he answers your questions and shares how to thrive, grow, and multiply the physical + digital ministry in this new hybrid model.
See the full resource library at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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