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End-of-Year Stats Reporting In the Year of COVID-19

posted on January 05

In most years, at the beginning of December, we begin reminding pastors and churches about their obligation to complete their statistical tables in January. And, each year, we are reminded of how ...

Resource for Local Church Taxes

posted on January 05

A new calendar year means tax season is drawing near! In this recorded webinar, Conference Treasurer Rev. Nate Berneking discusses W-2s, 1099s and employer tax reporting for local churches. View our ...

Simplified Structure Refresher Training

posted on December 03

Please join us on Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 PM for a Virtual Simplified Structure Refresher Training with Kay Kotan for churches currently using this model for leadership. Kay is a nationally known ...

Missouri Conference COVID-19 Update

posted on November 18

Dear Missouri Conference Clergy and Laity,   As we live into our first General Rule of doing no harm, I strongly encourage that in-person worship services be suspended until further notice for ...

New Year-End Giving Materials Available

posted on October 08

New:  Year-end Giving Materials Available Now Share timely information and encouragement for year-end giving with your congregation.  Your Missouri United Methodist Foundation makes it easier than ...

Updated Safe Sanctuaries Policy

posted on September 24

The 2020 Pandemic has given cause to communicate with church members and youth through a digital church format. The Mission Council recently approved an addendum to the Conference’s Safe Sanctuaries ...

Job Opening

posted on September 16

Peculiar United Methodist Church is looking to hire a Student Ministry Director (part time position: Sundays, Wednesday nights, and planning/events/etc.) The pay is $150 weekly.  (Peculiar UMC is 20 ...

Rev. David A. Gilmore Installation Service

posted on August 25

Below is the link to watch our new District Superintendent, David Gilmore, officially being "Installed" after the virtual Annual Conference on 8/22/2020! https://vimeo.com/451512984/2c3b5d1597

Introduction to David Gilmore Webinar

posted on August 17

Here is the link to the recording of today's webinar introducing Rev. David A. Gilmore as the new Heartland District Superintendent: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/_tRydaCp-EVOeKPKt1rwGZ9-...

Newly Commissioned 2020

posted on August 17

Congrats to our newly commissioned pastors for 2020! Linda Wansing, Poese Vatikani, Candace Fowler, and Danielle Quinn (not pictured). Blessings on your journey in ministry!

District Office Scheduling Adjustment

posted on August 04

Starting August 4th, our staff will be alternating days that we are in the office.  One of us will be at the office during normal business hours from 8:30am-5pm Monday through Thursday.  The days that...

Opportunity: Children, Family & Youth Ministry

posted on July 28

Richmond United Methodist Church is seeking an individual to work in Children, Youth and Family Ministry to develop and implement a well-rounded program for children, youth, and connecting families in...

Lay Leadership

posted on July 22

Understanding your role as Lay Leader of your local church As a Lay Leader of your local church, you may be wondering about your role. If you are in need of more information in understanding your ...

Lay Servant

posted on July 22

Lay Servant Ministries, Heartland District Lay Servant Ministries serves to help enlist, train, guide and support lay servants as they equip others "for the work of ministry, for the building up the ...

Ministry Candidates

posted on July 22

How do I begin the process? Your first step is to write to the District Superintendent (DS) including your statement of call and request admission to the candidacy process. The DS will enter your ...

Mission, Service and Justice Resources

July 2020 Because you are committed to putting your faith in action and leading your circles of influence toward more just systems, the Missouri Conference Office of Mission, Service and ...