Storytelling. It’s an art. It’s your passion. It’s also the very thing that will heal a hurting world. This year’s conference theme, Bridging Cultural Divides: Better Ways to Tell Our Stories, will inspire communicators in crafting stories that bring truth-telling to a new level. A variety of plenaries and workshops will explore how to weave diversity and […]

This Retirement Webinar covers information specifically for participants who are planning to retire in 2022, including: Annuity choices for the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit plan (CRSP DB)Distribution options for the CRSP Defined Contribution plan and the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)Options for deferring your benefitsNavigating Benefit Access […]

Join the Black Pastoral Leadership Collaboration for virtual presentations and conversation. The Black Pastoral Leadership School at Duke Divinity School is designed for pastoral leaders committed to ministry that empowers people for liberating and transformative work and witness.

Videos are a major source of internet traffic today. Creating video content for your church can be an incredible outreach opportunity to connect with new people hungry for what you have to offer. Want to create a video, but feeling overwhelmed or not sure what tools to use? Join UMC Support on May 12, 2022, at 2 p.m. CDT for a dive into specifics you need to create […]

Join PHW for a Faith Health Connection: Older Adults & Mental Health on 5/12 with the Therapeutic Alternatives Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team! Learn how to recognize and support the mental health needs of older adults in your faith community.

Faithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief and practices of the Christian tradition. This course offers a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church. Participants will: Gain an understanding of the distinctive traditions and emphases of The United Methodist ChurchBecome informed about the journey of the people […]

A one-day, on-line seminar to equip people for the Dinner Church movement. Also includes a free book " Welcome to Dinner Church" About this event Leaders all across the country are rediscovering Jesus' dinner table theology that dominated the Apostolic Era. The present-day Dinner Church movement is giving leaders and churches a renewed ability to […]

The Festival of Homiletics is like summer camp for preachers. During the Festival, you’ll hear from outstanding preachers from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and ministry settings. You’ll participate in passionate worship, dive deep with preaching master classes, and fellowship with preaching colleagues from around the world. Speakers include United Methodist pastors and leaders.