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Virtual Session Planned for MOAC21

posted on April 05

  Based on where we currently are in the vaccination rollout and in our efforts to do no harm, we have decided to hold this year’s annual conference session virtually with invitation-only in-person ...

Job Opening

posted on March 11

Woods Chapel UMC in Lee’s Summit is looking for a Kids Coordinator.  Please share with anyone you think might be interested.   Title: WC Kids Coordinator Supervisor: Family Ministry Director   ...

Job Opening

posted on March 10

NOW HIRING: Grow Coordinator St. Paul’s UMC in Raymore, MO is searching for a “Grow Coordinator.” Our vision at St. Paul’s is to be a lifesaving station within our community, that exists to reach ...

NEW Clergy and Laity Newsletters

posted on March 09

Have you signed up for our new clergy and laity newsletters? We wrap up everything you need to know about what's happening in the Missouri Conference into one weekly email with tailored content. Sign ...

MOAC21 Registration - Opens April 13

posted on March 04

The Missouri Annual Conference Sessions team has moved opening MOAC21 Registration to Tuesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. This includes the opening of the hotel reservation system provided to clergy and lay ...

NW Lay Servant Ministry Course, Lead in Conflict, Virtual

posted on March 02

Title of Class: Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Summary of Class: Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those...

Mid-State Lay Servant Ministry Class:Basic Course-Online

posted on February 23

This two-session online course is offered on April 17 and 24, 2021  from 8:00 am-12:30 pm via ZOOM.  To complete the course, you must attend both classes. Registration ends on April 10th or when the ...

Redistricting Proposal Details

posted on February 18

The Missouri Conference Mission Council has voted unanimously to recommend that the Missouri Conference reduce the number of districts from nine to five beginning July 1, 2022. A proposal will be ...

Job Opening

posted on February 09

Central United Methodist Church in Kansas City is looking to hire a Digital Media Specialist. DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Overview: The purpose of the Digital Media Specialist will be to oversee all ...

Wellness Resources

posted on February 05

Wellness might feel like the latest buzzword, but now more than ever, it’s important for each of us to be intentional in how we’re maintaining our well-being. Wespath defines wellness as encompassing ...

Nominate for Conference Leadership

posted on February 03

Members to Missouri Conference leadership – think boards, committees, teams and work areas, like the Board of Trustees, Congregational Development team, Finance and Administration Council, Values team...

Opportunity: Children, Family & Youth Ministry

posted on February 01

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...

Pre-Recorded Sermons Available for Download

posted on January 28

In December, the Missouri Conference recorded four sermons by Rev. Nate Berneking, Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch, Rev. Hank Jenkins and Bishop Farr with plans to make them available for use in the local church....

Covid-19 Guidance: Returning To In-Person Worship

posted on January 22

GUIDANCE FOR RETURNING TO IN-PERSON WORSHIP  January 21, 2021   As we’ve entered a new year, we encourage our churches to remain vigilant in their safety precautions related to COVID-19. Even with the...

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!

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 ...