October 13, 2021

2021 Consultation Forms - Due Nov. 15

The 2021 Consultation Forms are now available for download on the Forms page of the district website.

• 2021 Pastor Consultation Form (for Lead/Senior Pastors)

• 2021 Appointed Associate Pastor Consultation Form (Completed by Senior Pastor and PPR for Associate Pastors)

• 2021 PPR Consultation Form (If you need help with the form, click here for a video tutorial)

Every pastor serving under appointment is required to complete a Consultation Form. The PPR at each church is required to complete one as well.

The deadline to submit the forms to the district office is November 15. It is important to meet this deadline to give the DS a chance to review the forms and set up the necessary meetings in preparation for Cabinet meetings in January. As a friendly reminder, if you do not submit your form by the deadline or let us know that the form will be late, we will put you down as a "Move". Please make sure all forms are completed and signed before submitting them to the district office.

Charge Conference Schedule and Forms

We are taking our fall charge conferences in an exciting new direction this year. Instead of doing them in the fall like usual, we are scheduling them in January. This will give churches additional time to set salaries in better alignment with their 2022 budget; and full time pastors to enroll in health insurance, complete the PSF and Addendum all at the same time. It also means new leaders for the coming year will not have to be nominated 3-4 months in advance of when their leadership role begins. Even though the charge conference dates will be in mid-January, the Pastoral Support Form and new leadership teams will still be effective January 1.

We are offering 3 locations for in person charge conferences in January. Each location will have a suggestion on the area of the district that should attend. However, you are free to attend any location that best fits your schedule. More information on registration for the locations will be sent at a later date. We will not be holding any individual charge conferences this year. All churches must attend one of these.

• Sunday, January 9 from 2:00pm-4:00pm - Memorial UMC in Farmington

• Saturday, January 15 from 9:30am-11:30am - Hermann UMC

• Sunday, January 16 from 2:00pm-4:00pm - SunRise UMC

All of the charge conference forms, including the Pastoral Support Forms, are now available for download on the Forms page of the district website. With the change in schedule, there is also a change in the deadline to submit the forms to the district office. All Forms, including the PSF Addendum for Full Time Pastors, will be due to the district office by Wednesday, December 1. We will not accept any forms that do not have the necessary signatures.

Upcoming Events at Asbury UMC (Foley)

Pumpkin Patch is open Oct. 9-31 from 11am - 7pm. All proceeds benefit the Asbury UMC Youth Group.

Lord's Acre Sale is Oct. 16. Homemade Quilts, Country Store and Crafts. Silent Auction 4pm - 6pm. Turkey Dinner 4pm - 6pm. Adults $12, Kids $6, Kids under 6 are free. Curbside orders $10.

 Trunk or Treat is Oct. 23 at 5pm. 

Asbury UMC
2704 S. Hwy W
Foley, MO 63347-2731

Race and Culture Survey - Deadline Nov. 1

The Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church is conducting research to better understand race and culture within our connection and congregations. The survey is confidential and asks for your thoughts and experiences related to racism. Your input is critical as we develop Conference-wide strategies and tactics toward becoming a brave, empowering place for people from all diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. This survey should take no more than 6-8 minutes to complete and will remain open until November 1, 2021. The survey is sponsored by the Missouri Annual Conference and is being conducted by Discipleship Ministries

Walk Justly Conference - Oct. 22-24

Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference Oct. 22-24 dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW annual gathering of Methodist pastors, ministry leaders, and congregants who are dedicated to creating change in their local communities.

Conference Experience includes:

• Conference and District led networking lunches

• Workshops for pastors and laity

• Daily Worship

• Interactive Worship Arts and Prayer Opportunities

• Keynote Panel on conditions of poverty that highlight similarities and differences between urban, suburban, and rural Poverty

Workshops include (but are not limited to):

• Ministry Highlights (Rural, Urban, Suburban),

• Introduction to Race and Poverty,

• Preaching to a Diverse Context,

• Faith and Social Engagement,

• Starting a Social Justice Ministry,

• Upgrading Your Little Food Pantry

Click Here for the promotional flyer.

Leading Through Sabotage and Resistance With Tod Bolsinger - Oct. 28-29

Most leaders assume that navigating the challenges of a changing world, while trying to lead wisely and well, will be the most difficult thing they face. Yet, oftentimes the most important obstacle isn’t the one faced outside the church: It’s the resistance – including sabotage – encountered inside and among a body of believers. In this two-part workshop, Tod Bolsinger will help shape you into the kind of wise, resilient leader who can lead through the external challenges and internal resistance at the same time.

Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 28 and 29 for this two-part, virtual experience.

Cost: $25 for supporting conference members (Missouri, Louisiana and Oklahoma), $40 for other conferences

NextGen College Age Ministry Meet & Greet - Nov. 11

Pastors, volunteers and youth leaders who work with high school students are invited to Columbia for a meet-and-greet with the leaders of Missouri Conference college-age ministries. From 12-2 p.m on November 11, join us for lunch and networking as we hear about the amazing work these ministries are doing with young adults across the state.

2021 Conference & District Apportionment Deadline - Jan. 10

The final date to submit 2021 apportionment payments is January 10th, 2022. Any apportionment payment sent after December 31st, 2021  will need to be sent with guaranteed delivery before 4:30 p.m. on the 8th (i.e. FedEx/UPS/USPS Guaranteed Deliver). Payments may always be hand-delivered to the Conference Office in Columbia or the District Office in Ballwin during business hours. Any payments received after 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2022 will not be credited to 2021 apportionments.

Missouri Annual Conference
3601 Amron Ct.
Columbia, MO 65202

Gateway Regional District
301 Sovereign Ct.
Suite 100
Ballwin, MO 63011

Maplewood UMC Seeking PT Administrative Coordinator

Maplewood UMC is seeking applicants for an Administrative Coordinator position. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible to: 

• Proactively recognize and respond to administrative needs of the Pastor and Congregation.   

• Assist various church committees with organization and record keeping. 

• Assist with identifying upcoming events, reports, seasons and provide support with coordinating details. 

This is a ten hour per week position with flexible hours over Monday through Friday.  

For a more information and a detailed job description or to apply by sending a resume and cover letter no later than October 29, please contact Renee McDonough, (314) 540-6707 or [email protected]) or Pastor Kim Shirar (314-651-9999 or [email protected]).