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Webinar Training for Local Church Leadership
God is a generous God who gifts us with so much. People come to our churches offering the gifts of their time, talent, and treasure to God through the church. They trust us with their faith relying upon us to help them draw near to Christ and help them live Christ-like lives. As church pastors and leaders, God entrusts so much to our care.
The Gathering Registration Open NOW
The Gathering is the annual gathering of appointed and retired pastors in the Desert Southwest Conference. It is for ALL appointed pastors: elders, deacons, provisional elders and deacons, local pastors, laypersons assigned, retired pastors, and everyone who doesn't...
UMCOR in Action
Being an ERT is hard work. You get dirty and sweaty. You go into places that are a mess. And it is incredibly meaningful work to see hope restored as survivors feel they can now take the next steps forward. Is God calling you to serve in this way?
Social Media & Marketing Workshop
Build & implement a strategic storytelling & marketing plan. Explore the planning process, branding ideas, & ways churches can reach individuals & make an impact. Register now to save your spot!
Legislation Writing Workshop
On July 13, a video resource will be available for local church use about legislation writing. If you have questions about legislation please submit those this week so that they can be addressed in the video resource.
Church of the Resurrection’s Leadership Institute 2019
Whether you call yourself a centrist, progressive, orthodox, or any other description, the Institute will create a forum for you to discuss and listen about central topics. Contact us if you’re interested.
Communications Training for local church August 10
Come join United Methodist Communications as we help church leaders begin a journey to build and implement a strategic marketing plan for their church. We will explore the planning process, branding ideas, social media, and more.
Upcoming Garrett-Evangelical continuing and lifelong education offerings
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary fall theological and biblical course offerings to help teach, engage, and support clergy and laity during this time of uncertainty in The United Methodist Church. Find out more…
Creation is in crisis
Do you feel a deep sense of God’s call to care for the environment, recognize the urgency of the environmental crisis, and are ready to take bold action?
A Time to…
There were police blocking the doors, people weeping on their knees, there were protestors and revelers, there was division. No words can capture what it was like on Tuesday the 26th when the vote came through. On Wednesday the words were added to the Book of...
Video Resources
Simplified Structure
Click here to download Simplified Structure FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Step by Step
Click here to download Step by Step: Moving Toward Simplified Structure
Nominations Samples
Click here to download Nominations Samples
Sample Agenda
Click here to download Sample Agenda
