News from us [link removed] January 11, 2022
How to Have Effective Meetings

As we begin the New Year, many of us will be stepping into new leadership roles within our various ministry contexts. As leaders in just about any context, we influence how well a group of individuals can work together to fulfill the church’s mission. One of the best ways to lead well is to facilitate effective meetings.
[link removed] Mission Council lay member Tony Bavuso offers tips and tricks to running an effective meeting →
Upcoming Events
Connecting New People to Christ Online Course
Connecting New People to Christ will take a practical look at the motivation and skills needed to meet new people and help them takes steps toward Christ. The course will be an interactive mix of large group teaching segments and small group exercises to help us engage with the ideas and practice some basic skills. Join Rev. Roger Ross from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, February 3 to March 24, for the eight-week course. [link removed] Learn more and sign up →
Other Upcoming Events
Jan. 13 - [link removed] EO Holy Land Cruise Info Session
Jan. 27 - [link removed] Race and Culture Virtual Event
Feb. 12 - [link removed] Hybrid Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Ministry Classes
Feb. 15 - [link removed] MOAC Awards Deadline
Tuesdays, Feb. 22 to March 15 - [link removed] Intentional Discipleship Online Lay Servant Ministry Class
March 31 - April 2 - [link removed] SoulConnections Retreat: Journey
See the full events calendars at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/events

MOAC Awards - Submission Deadline February 15
Every year we celebrate and honor the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Deadline is February 15 Learn more at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards
Local Church Internships
Applications are open for Crossroads and Cole summer Crossroads internships. Interns get hands-on ministry experience and can discover their passion within the Church in summer 2022. Host churches help make it possible. Learn more and apply at [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/internships.

Featured Resource
[link removed] Master the Media: Media Literacy for a Faithful People
The ability to read many types of media has become an essential skill in the 21st century. Increasing concerns about data collection and surveillance, fake news and misinformation, data hacks and phishing scams requires additional education in the realm of media literacy (i.e., the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media). Designed specifically for adults and non-digital natives, this two-part webinar series will help people of faith become more literate with digital media.
[link removed] Mentoring Toolkit Videos: Trinity UMC
What does missional leadership look like in the local church? Trinity UMC in Piedmont provides an example.
[link removed] Boundary Training for PPRCs
This series is designed as three 45-60 minute training sessions or they can be combined for a three-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 [link removed] www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary


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