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The Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner invites those who are discerning a call to ministry to attend a virtual discernment event taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2022. This event is for laity in the United Methodist Church who feel called to full-time vocational ministries in diverse contexts. Qualifications for the Office of Deaconess […]

As United Methodism divides, congregations & members have choices "to stay or not to stay" within the denomination. This webinar explores options and differences between organizational models, power of bishops, appointment or non-appointment of pastors, property questions, teaching on human sexuality, chargeable offenses, etc.

In the shadow of pandemic leadership shifts, it is more important than ever to create a collaborative leadership culture. Dr. Rodney Thomas Smothers serves as a leadership coach and consultant in the areas of new church development and congregational revitalization. He is the co-author of Cry From the Pew, Resurgence: Navigating the Changing Ministry Landscape and Blank Slate: […]

We’ve all heard about SAS, the Simplified, Accountable Structure. But what is it? During this session, SAS experts Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford will discuss: Understanding What SAS IsThe Three PhasesImportant Shifts in the Model to KnowMost Common Mistakes in its Practice to Avoid During this one-hour session, Kay and Blake will focus on ministry […]

In recent years, leaders of all types of organizations have been challenged in multiple ways. This repetitive, unpredictable rhythm has caused many of us to experience a sense of disequilibrium. During this training, experienced pastor/New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson will share some of his greatest ministry and life challenges and how God has […]

In recent years, leaders of all types of organizations have been challenged in multiple ways. This repetitive, unpredictable rhythm has caused many of us to experience a sense of disequilibrium. During this training, experienced pastor/New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson will share some of his greatest ministry and life challenges and how God has […]

This course guides participants in discerning God’s direction for their lives, practicing daily disciplines, and reaching out in love. Learners will: Become acquainted with the devotional life as practiced by John Wesley and his personal habits for maintaining that lifeStudy a variety of spiritual disciplines and begin their practiceCome to understand the role of spiritual […]

Save the date for a virtual one-hour session about #BeUMC.More information to follow.

Save the date for a virtual one-hour session about #BeUMC.More information to follow.

The history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church for anyone – newcomer or longtime member – who wants to know what’s distinctive about being a United Methodist Christian. We’ll explore the special gifts of theology and witness that the Wesleyan tradition brings to the Church universal, how we got where we […]

Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Methodist Women hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR.Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.