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November 2020

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Virtual Pastor Check-In w/ Bishop Farr

Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
FOR MISSOURI LICENSED AND ORDAINED CLERGY and LAITY ASSIGNED TO SERVE. Learn the results of the recent leader check-in survey and touch base about how ministry in Missouri looks 9 months into the pandemic. Thurs., November 5 @ 1:00 p.m. Registered ...

Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Planting Academy Online

Monday, November 16, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Annual Conference Office

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:00 AM to Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Cabinet

Friday, December 4, 2020

Virtual NextGen Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
Join Maggie for a virtual holiday gathering, December 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. Let’s celebrate our wins and share our hopes for ministry in 2021! Watch your email for a special gift on December 8! We also have a few other surprises in store for the call.

The Hybrid Church: Merging Physical and Digital

Monday, January 11, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM (CST)
There was a time when the church focused solely on physical ministry. Then COVID-19 happened, and for months now, the church has put all its energy into digital, learning what it could as fast as it could about how to do church online. But how can ...

Inspire - Online

Saturday, January 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)
The Candidacy Summit and Inspire   This is the third year in which the Centers for Congregational Excellence and Leadership Excellence have combined two events into one.  The Candidacy Summit and Inspire (a discernment retreat for people God may be ...

Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:00 AM to Monday, October 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

New Places Grant Deadline

Monday, February 1, 2021
Learn more and get started at https://www.moumethodist.org/new-places-grants-spring. 

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Virtual NextGen Gathering

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CST)
Join us February 9 for our first NextGen Gathering of 2021! We will be partnering with YouthWorks to share some info on how to plan your own local mission trip or service day with your community partners. This will be a virtual gathering from 12-1:30...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Virtual Pastor Check-In w/ Bishop Farr

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
FOR MISSOURI LICENSED AND ORDAINED CLERGY and LAITY ASSIGNED TO SERVE. Learn the results of the recent leader check-in survey and touch base about how ministry in Missouri looks 9 months into the pandemic. Tuesday, February 16 @ 1:00 p.m. Registered ...

Summer Camp Counselor Info Session

Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (CST)
Join Next Generation Ministries at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss how you can travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends this summer! Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to...

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Retreat: Day 1

Friday, February 19, 2021 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Retreat: Day 2

Saturday, February 20, 2021 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

The Caring Congregation

Friday, February 26, 2021 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM (CST)
The Caring Congregation is excited to announce that our next National Webinar has been set for February 26-27, 2021. This live streamed two-day event covers the Basic CCM Model of Care Training to equip and inspire your staff and volunteers to ...

LEAP 2021

Saturday, February 27, 2021
LEAP 2021 is going to be an event to remember! Gather with us on February 27th, 2021, to dive deeper into the Fruit of the Spirit. “ …the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Summer Camp Counselor Info Session

Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Join Next Generation Ministries at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, for a virtual gathering where we will discuss how you can travel the state of Missouri and make life-long friends this summer! Our team is looking for 20 college-aged young adults to ...

Invite Only: Mission Council

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Virtual Gathering: Reimagining In-Person Ministry

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
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Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only- Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Invite Only: Cabinet

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:00 AM to Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Xtreme Camp

Monday, June 7, 2021 to Saturday, June 12, 2021
Xtreme Camp is a fast paced, fun, and high energy experience held at the state of the art facilities of Eagle Sky Christian Camp. Campers will explore the story of God while having a ton of fun and building relationships that will change their lives....

Xtreme Ignited Camp

Monday, June 7, 2021 to Saturday, June 12, 2021
Xtreme Ignited is a high school camp designed to equip, transform, and ignite a deeper faith in Christ.  Campers will be challenged, empowered, and unleashed at the state of the art facilities of Eagle Sky Christian Camp. Campers will explore the ...

Invite Only: Cabinet

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Annual Conference 2021

Saturday, June 12, 2021 to Sunday, June 13, 2021
Location: Springfield Expo Center
June 12-13, 2021 | Springfield, Missouri Registration opens at 9 a.m. on March 9, 2021 June 11: Clergy  June 12-13: All More info at www.moacinfo.com  

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Older Elementary Extreme Camp

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Older Elementary Extreme Camp is dedicated to helping 4th, 5th and 6th grade students begin their journey as a Christian by identifying who Jesus Christ is. Through daily Bible studies, worship services and fun activities, we will discover what it ...

Jr. High Ultimate Extreme

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Some of us end up twisted and backwards in our faith. A week at camp will get you turned around and living the Extreme life of a Christ follower! Join us as we worship together, serve, swim hike, study the Bible and discover what it means to have a ...

Sr. High Leadership Camp

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Saturday, July 10, 2021
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to serve. Leadership camp is all about learning to be a servant leader. Through actual hands-on learning opportunities that will get you growing, you will discover how to share your gifts at camp, in your church and...

Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 19, 2021 to Saturday, July 24, 2021
A tradition for over 40 years, Sanctuary Kamp is a unique camp that connects multiple generations together and strives to bring every camper closer to God. Whether you come to enjoy the beauty of nature, evening campfires, talent shows or great ...

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

Developing Digital Faith Communities with Cathy Townley

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CST)
Over the past 18-months, many churches have developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop ...

Developing Digital Faith Communities with Cathy Townley

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (CST)
Over the past 18-months, many churches have developed an online worship service and digital presence. But livestreaming worship alone isn’t enough to make disciples online. Join Rev. Cathy Townley, your digital worship coach, for a two-part workshop ...

Leading in Unchartered Territory with Tod Bolsinger

Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
For the better part of a generation, the church has faced a rapidly changing world, one that has pushed the church out of the center of the culture to the margins. Then COVID-19 happened, and the disruption to church as we knew it accelerated. Join ...

New Places Grant Deadline

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Learn more and get started at https://www.moumethodist.org/new-places-grants-fall.

Invite Only - Planting Academy New Room Conf. Nashville

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021

Cabinet (Invite Only)

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to Thursday, September 30, 2021

Associate Certified Coach Training

Monday, October 18, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021
Location: Virtual
Everyone wins when a leader is coached. Coaching unleashes our potential, increases our capacity and enables the best version of ourselves. The Missouri Conference envisions a culture of coaching where every pastor has a coach. This vision can only ...

Invite Only - Planting Academy Exponential - Orlando

Monday, October 18, 2021 to Thursday, October 21, 2021

Walk Justly Conference

Friday, October 22, 2021 to Sunday, October 24, 2021
Location: Manchester UMC
Building on our rich Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, Manchester UMC will host Methodists from across the connection in a two-day conference dedicated to the topic of “Just Missions.” The Walk Justly Conference is a NEW annual gathering of ...
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Cabinet (Invite Only)

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to Thursday, October 28, 2021

Leading Through Sabotage and Resistance with Tod Bolsinger Virtual Event

Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:00 AM to Friday, October 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM (CST)
Most leaders assume that navigating the challenges of a changing world, while trying to lead wisely and well, will be the most difficult thing they face. Yet, oftentimes the most important obstacle isn’t the one faced outside the church: It’s the ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, November 11, 2021 to Friday, November 12, 2021

Invite Only - Zoom Planting Academy Group Mtg

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)

INSPIRE Discernment Event

Saturday, January 8, 2022 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Conference Office
Have you ever dreamed of starting something new that will reach new people? God is doing new things throughout the world and in the most unlikely places. New faith communities can take a variety of forms like a small group, recovery ministry, or a ...

EO Holy Land Cruise Info Session

Thursday, January 13, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Jon Spalding for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2022 Holy Land Cruise with Bishop Farr. Join Bishop Bob & Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on an 11 day Lands of the Bible Cruise with 7 ...

Prayer for Christian Unity 2022

Sunday, January 30, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: St. John Bosco Catholic Parish
Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 Join Archbishop Rozanski and our St. Louis Christian communities in ecumenical prayer for unity as we lift up our brothers and sister in the Eastern Christian traditions. Together we will reflect on the coming of the ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 to Thursday, February 10, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 to Thursday, February 17, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

CIY MOVE Info Session

Monday, February 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri . The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week of July 18 at ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to Thursday, February 24, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, February 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Caring Congregation Spring National Webinar

Friday, February 25, 2022 9:00 AM to Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM (CST)
Register now for the Caring Congregation's Spring 2022 Care Ministry Webinar. This national training is offered only two times per year. Pastors and care ministers, register here for this 2-day live webinar on Friday and Saturday, Feb 25 & 26, 2022 ...

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Northwest District: NextGen Networking Lunch

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Clair UMC
How does lunch on NextGen Ministries sound?! The new Youth Specialist, Angel Garcia, is trying to make his way across Missouri to hear from our leaders working with NextGen and how NextGen Ministries can better help support them. For this event, we ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 to Thursday, March 10, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 10, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 to Thursday, March 17, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 17, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Communicating Across Generations Workshop

Saturday, March 19, 2022 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Camdenton UMC
This event has been cancelled. Have you ever been curious, or perhaps frustrated, about how someone younger or older than you communicates? Do you wonder what influences them and how you can improve your connection? Communicating Across Generations ...

CIY MOVE Info Session

Monday, March 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 to Thursday, March 24, 2022

Connecting New People to Christ Online Course with Lay Servant Ministry Credit Option

Thursday, March 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)
Would you like to include a large number of new people in your church? It’s easier than you think. But you need to know the secret. Although very few people talk about this, it is the basic building block of all healthy and vital churches. It all ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to Thursday, March 31, 2022

Run Alpha Online Training

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Registration closes on March 31, 2022 You may have heard by now about the remarkable impact Alpha has been making in the lives of believers and unbelievers alike but are you wondering what exactly Alpha is all about? We’re glad you asked! But first, ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to Thursday, April 7, 2022

CIY MOVE Info Session

Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Sunday, April 24, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Sunday, April 24, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Annual Conference Office
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Monday, April 25, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Friday, April 29, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Central UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Friday, April 29, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Central UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Clergy Regional Conversation

Saturday, April 30, 2022 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Continuing UMC in Missouri Lay Regional Conversation

Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri UMC
Bishop Farr would like for every clergyperson under appointment to attend at least one of these conversations. Each location has a clergy-only afternoon session from 3:30-5 p.m. and an optional lay session in the evening from 6:30-8 p.m. There will ...

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 to Thursday, May 5, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 to Thursday, May 12, 2022

CIY MOVE Lunchtime Virtual Info Session

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

CIY MOVE Evening Virtual Info Session

Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Join Rev. Angel Garcia and past CIY attendees for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's CIY (Christ In Youth) MOVE event, July 18-22 at University of Central Missouri. The Missouri Conference’s CIY MOVE event will be held the week ...

Xtreme Kids

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Kids Camp is for kids ages 8-11 and will ignite their faith through experiencing the beauty of God’s creation and the joy of fellowship. Through new and challenging experiences kids will gain confidence in themselves and the God who loves ...
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Xtreme Ignited

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Ignited is designed to equip, transform, and ignite a deeper faith in Christ. Campers will be challenged, empowered, and unleashed. Xtreme Ignited Camp will be held at Eagle Sky Christian Camps in their “North Camp” that includes the Triplex ...
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Xtreme

Monday, June 6, 2022 to Saturday, June 11, 2022
Xtreme Camp is a fast-paced, fun, and high-energy experience for campers ages 12-14. Campers will explore the story of God while having a ton of fun and building relationships that will change their lives. Xtreme Camp will be held at Eagle Sky ...
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Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Cabinet - Invite Only

Thursday, June 16, 2022

New Boy Scouts Agreement for Local Churches Orientation (Zoom Call)

Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM (CST)
The UMC BSA Leadership Team announced that a new relationship agreement (formerly called a charter) for United Methodist congregations engaged in scouting. The agreements will be ready by June 30,2022.   To help orient congregational scouting ...

First UMC - Sikeston Day Camp

Monday, June 20, 2022 to Friday, June 24, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with First UMC-Sikeston, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment ...
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Global Discipleship: Discovering Contextual Discipleship Practices Around the World

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

Online Training: Coffee Shop Evangelism

Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 10am – 3pm Hosts: Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry As we emerge from a global pandemic, the art of reaching new people has become more critical than ever before. For nearly two years, people have been ...

Concord Trinity UMC Day Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Friday, July 8, 2022
Note: This camp is 4 days only from Tuesday-Friday Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Concord Trinity UMC, NextGen ...
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Sr. High Leadership Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to serve. Leadership camp is all about learning to be a servant leader. Through actual hands-on learning opportunities that will get you growing, you will discover how to share your gifts at camp, in your church and...
View more

Older Elementary Extreme Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Older Elementary Extreme Camp is dedicated to helping 4th, 5th and 6th grade students begin their journey as a Christian by identifying who Jesus Christ is. Through daily Bible studies, worship services and fun activities, we will discover what it ...
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Jr. High Ultimate Extreme Camp

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to Saturday, July 9, 2022
Some of us end up twisted and backwards in our faith. A week at camp will get you turned around and living the Extreme life of a Christ follower! Join us as we worship together, serve, swim hike, study the Bible and discover what it means to have a ...
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Campbell UMC Day Camp

Monday, July 11, 2022 to Friday, July 15, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Campbell UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment where ...
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CIY MOVE Youth Event

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Location: University of Central Missouri
CIY MOVE is coming to Warrensburg this summer! Join churches from across the Missouri Conference at this can't-miss, week-long event for 7-12th graders. Use Missouri Conference access code CIY50 to get half off your final total. You must first apply...

Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
A tradition for over 40 years, Sanctuary Kamp is a unique camp that connects multiple generations together and strives to bring every camper closer to God. Whether you come to enjoy the beauty of nature, evening campfires, talent shows or great ...
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Lake of the Ozarks Area Day Camp

Monday, July 18, 2022 to Friday, July 22, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Faithbridge Church and Harper Chapel UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a...
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Columbia Area Day Camp

Monday, July 25, 2022 to Friday, July 29, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Missouri UMC and Community UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique ...
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Global Discipleship: Discovering Contextual Discipleship Practices Around the World

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

Pleasant Grove UMC Day Camp

Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, August 5, 2022
Whether you have attended any camp before or whether this is your very first summer, action-packed NextGen Day Camp has something for you. Through a partnership with Pleasant Grove UMC, NextGen Ministries strives to provide a unique environment ...
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Worship Planning Retreat led by Dr. Marcia McFee and Jason Moore

Sunday, August 14, 2022 to Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Location: Church of the Resurrection-Student Center
Worship Planning Retreat led by Dr. Marcia McFee and Jason Moore in KC!   Saint Paul School of Theology is co-hosting alumnus Dr. Marcia McFee’s national annual long-range worship planning for the next liturgical year in Kansas City on August 14-17, ...
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Junius B. Dotson Institute Inaugural Event

Thursday, August 18, 2022 to Saturday, August 20, 2022
Location: The American Hotel
August 18-20, 2022 The American Hotel | Atlanta, Georgia We are excited to announce the inaugural event for the Junius B. Dotson Institute for Music and Worship in the Black Church and Beyond will take place on August 18-20, 2022 in Atlanta, ...
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Global Discipleship: Discovering Contextual Discipleship Practices Around the World

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

Explore Alpha Virtual Event

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (CST)
Registration closes on September 20, 2022. Explore Alpha and understand how it can work as an effective tool to reach your community, no matter where they’re at on their faith journey. Alpha, a series of group sessions exploring the basics of the ...

Holy Land Cruise with Bishop Farr

Thursday, September 22, 2022 to Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual Conference on an 12-night Lands of the Bible Cruise, starting at $4,796 from Kansas City, & St. Louis, MO or $4,996 from Springfield, MO departing on September 22, 2022. Journey to places such as...

Global Discipleship: Discovering Contextual Discipleship Practices Around the World

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

New Places Grant Deadline

Saturday, October 1, 2022
Starting a new place for new people? There's a grant for that. Apply for a New Places Grant from now until October 1. Grants are available for the several types of new places for new people: Small Group Missional Community Recovery Ministry New ...

Global Discipleship: Discovering Contextual Discipleship Practices Around the World

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Discipleship Ministries is proud to launch a new webinar series titled “Global Discipleship,” kicking off on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., Central Time via Zoom. Registration is FREE. In this series of webinars, discipleship leaders ...

Webinar: An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes: A Congregational Guide

Thursday, October 27, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Is there a reliable model for cooperation among local churches that can unleash the power of a mission-focused faith? This webinar with Kay Kotan and Jason C. Stanley will help laity and clergy understand the what, why, and how of cooperative parish ...

Assessment Week - Invitation Only

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:00 AM to Friday, January 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mission Council - Invitation Only

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Annual Prayer for Christian Unity

Sunday, January 29, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)
Location: St. John Bosco Catholic Church
Annual Prayer for Christian Unity   Archbishop Rozanski will preside over the service at 7pm on Sunday, January 29 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Creve Coeur. Bishop Bob Farr will participate in the service. A reception will follow the prayer ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

UNITE Info Session

Monday, February 13, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

UNITE Info Session

Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:00 AM to Friday, February 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

UNITE Early Bird Registration Deadline

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July 17-21. Together we’ll INSPIRE students to unite through worship and mission, CREATE opportunities for students to use their voices, ENCOURAGE ...
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Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

EO Holy Land Tour Info Session for LLPs

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link.   Join Bishop Bob and Susan Farr and the Missouri Annual ...

UNITE Info Session

Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom
Join Rev. Angel Garcia for a virtual info session and Q-and-A about this summer's UNITE event, July 17-21 at Central Methodist University. Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST)

Alpha Youth Collective

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Hope Chapel
Connecting the next generation of youth leaders. Join us as we gather in multiple cities across the country to build relationships, create healthy culture, and share our stories and experiences. At AYC we will grow together through practical ...

EO Holy Land Tour Virtual Info Session

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Join EO Conference Coordinator Rev. Melissa Dodd and past trip participants for a virtual info session about the upcoming 2023 Advent in the Holy Land trip with Bishop Farr. RSVP to receive the Info Session Zoom link. For this session Melissa will ...

Alpha Training Lab

Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
Location: Christ Church Anglican
Designed for churches and teams, the Alpha Training Lab will help you run and grow your Alpha according to best practices, and more. This one-day experience will equip you to run an effective Alpha in any context. Topics of the day include:  ...

NextGen Listening Session: Community UMC

Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Community UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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NextGen Listening Session: Chillicothe UMC

Sunday, April 23, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Chillicothe UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: Palmyra UMC

Sunday, April 30, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Palmyra UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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UNITE Regular Registration Deadline

Monday, May 1, 2023
Make plans to join us for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July 17-21. Together we’ll INSPIRE students to unite through worship and mission, CREATE opportunities for students to use their voices, ENCOURAGE ...
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NextGen Listening Session: Church of the Shepherd

Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Church of the Shepherd
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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NextGen Listening Session: Camdenton UMC

Sunday, May 7, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Camdenton UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: King's Way UMC

Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: King's Way UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: First UMC (Sikeston)

Thursday, May 18, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: First UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Episcopacy Committee (invitation only)

Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: Memorial UMC (Farmington)

Sunday, May 21, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Memorial UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

NextGen Listening Session: Woods Chapel (Kansas City)

Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Woods Chapel UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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NextGen Listening Session: Ashland UMC (St. Joseph)

Sunday, May 28, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Location: Ashland UMC
As Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries continues to dream on how best to support you and your local church, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at an upcoming NextGen Listening Session to share your ideas and vision for NextGen Ministries directly...
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Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Teen Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks (Xtreme)

Monday, June 5, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Location: Eagle Sky of the Ozarks
For kids ages 12-18 that have graduated 6th grade, Teen Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks is designed to equip, transform, and ignite a deeper faith in Christ. Campers will be challenged, empowered, and unleashed. Xtreme Ignited Camp will be held at ...

Kids Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

Monday, June 5, 2023 to Saturday, June 10, 2023
Location: Eagle Sky of the Ozarks
For kids ages 8-12 that have yet to graduate 6th grade, Kids Camp at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks will ignite their faith through experiencing the beauty of God’s creation and the joy of fellowship. Through new and challenging experiences kids will gain ...

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Invite Only: NextGen Leaders Academy Final Meeting

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Location: Missouri Conference Office

Sanctuary Kamp

Monday, July 10, 2023 to Saturday, July 15, 2023
Location: Heits Point
A tradition for over 40 years, Sanctuary Kamp is a unique camp that connects multiple generations together and strives to bring every camper closer to God. Whether you come to enjoy the beauty of nature, evening campfires, talent shows or great ...

UNITE Youth Event

Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 21, 2023
Location: Central Methodist University
Pricing Schedule | Marketing | FAQs | Draft Schedule Make plans to join Missouri Conference NextGen Ministries for UNITE, a summer youth conference hosted at Central Methodist University on July 17-21. Together we’ll INSPIRE students to unite through...
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Cultivating Grace Camp

Monday, July 17, 2023 to Saturday, July 22, 2023
Location: Heits Point
Cultivating Grace Camp, formerly known as Xtreme camp, brings the excitement and experience of Extreme camp in an all new way this summer. All campers, aged 9-18, can register right here for an amazing week of summer camp! During the week, younger ...

YOUTH 2023

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023
YOUTH 2023. The event will be in Daytona Beach, Florida July 25-28, 2023, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort and the Ocean Center Convention Center. Learn more at https://youth2023.org/.

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Dream Lab

Thursday, August 24, 2023 to Friday, August 25, 2023
Mark your calendars! INTERESTED? More information will be available soon. Click the "Register" button and fill out the form to indicate your interest. We will send more information to you when it becomes available.
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DS & Directors Retreats (invitation only)

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 2023

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Jumpstart: Generosity Workshop

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Conference Office
Jumpstart: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jumpstart is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...
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New Places Grant Deadline

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Starting a new place for new people? There's a grant for that. Apply for a New Places Grant from now until October 1. Grants are available for the several types of new places for new people: Small Group Missional Community Recovery Ministry New ...

Cabinet (invitation only)

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00 AM to Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Directors (invitation only)

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Jumpstart: Discipleship Workshop

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Conference Office
Jumpstart: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jumpstart is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...
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Mission Council (invitation only)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Jumpstart: Evangelism Workshop

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Missouri Conference Office
Jumpstart: Essential Ministries Reimagined Does your ministry feel stuck? Is yesterday's approach to ministry not yielding hoped-for results? Jumpstart is a monthly workshop series that reimagines ministry essentials and offers new questions, new ...
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Directors (invitation only)

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (CST)

Cabinet (invitation only)

Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM (CST)

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