October 4, 2022

You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup

If we have learned anything from the past two-and-a-half years, it is that many of us are worn out and weary. Pastors (and their families) are no different. Seemingly overnight, pastors had to re-learn the logistics of ministry. Learn more here →

Looking for a way to celebrate your pastor this month?

Support MUMF's Clergy and Church Financial Ministry initiative, which offers grants and provides personal finance education. Learn more here →

Upcoming Events

Powered Together: Two-Part Webinar

All local church leaders are invited to join Rev. Lia McIntosh and a team of guest facilitators for a two-part virtual workshop on November 10 and 17 as we work to be powered together for a better tomorrow. If you’ve been looking for the next faithful step in race and culture work, this learning opportunity is for you. Together we’ll explore post-pandemic approaches and ideas for increasing social impact by building relationships in your ministry context.
Learn more and register →

Other Upcoming Events

October 6 - Virtual Southwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet
October 8 - Northwest District Laity Meet-and-Greet
October 12 - October 13 - Empowering Ministry with Ken Nash
October 14 - Fall National Caring Congregation Webinar
October 29 - Southeast District Laity Connection Day
November 3 - RMC COLLAB: Bernie
November 3 - 5 - Soul Connections: Becoming Fall Retreat Registration closing soon.
November 10 and 17 - Powered Together with Rev. Lia McIntosh
Registration closes October 5.
November 12 - MO Explo

See the full events calendars at www.moumethodist.org/events

Featured Resources

Learn + Lead Podcast with Ken Nash

Rev. Dr. Ken Nash has overseen new campuses or church plants around the country, all led by laypersons from the local church. He shares practical tips on the concept of multiplication and the “art of reproducing yourself” including the simple and effective FAN method. Learn more→

Laity Sunday 2022 Resources
Laity Sunday is October 16, and gives us a chance to celebrate the ministry of all Christians to love God and neighbor. As we (the people) grow in grace to become “all love” disciples in community, we gather with others and connect all to God’s love in Jesus Christ.

Saying 'I Appreciate You' to Pastors
October is Pastor (or Clergy) Appreciation Month with the second Sunday designated as Pastor Appreciation Day. It is a time to say “thank you” to the people who may be most visible as preachers and teachers, but who, in reality, are on-call 24/7 standing with congregants and others to offer spiritual and other support in times of confusion and transition, times of heart-wrenching sorrow and times of overwhelming joy. They laugh, cry and pray with those whom they shepherd and serve.

See the full resource library at www.moumethodist.org/resourcelibrary