Invite Christmas Eve Guests to Return

There's debate about whether services on Christmas Eve or Easter Sunday draw the larger attendance, but it is clear that Christmas Eve attracts more unchurched guests. Here are some ways from United Methodist Communications to make it clear that you want them to return the next Sunday or in January.
https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/invite-christmas-eve-guests-to-return

New Places Grants, Feb. 1 Deadline

Know someone who’s starting a new place for new people? We’re here to help them get started! Learn more about available grants here: https://www.moumethodist.org/newplacesgrants.

Planting Academy

If you think God may be calling you to start something new, getting equipped and discerning your call through the Missouri Planting Academy is a great place to start. The Planting Academy is designed for persons who want to reach new people in fresh ways. Beginning January 2020, an intentional community will meet together monthly for 11 months to experience a culture of multiplication in an encouraging cohort. The Missouri Planting Academy is a leadership training initiative of the Office of Congregational Excellence and is open to all. Registration deadline is Feb. 1, 2020. For more information and to register go to https://www.moumethodist.org/plantingacademy.