Local Church Leadership

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Most Christian ministry happens at the local church level. ResourceUMC exists to support local church leaders—both clergy and laity—by providing practical tools and resources, such as a monthly planner, worship and liturgical materials, communications tools, stewardship resources, and more. We offer resources tailored to men, women and different age-levels, as well as tools to help congregations welcome new people and reach out to their communities.

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The Monthly Ministry Planner provides input, tools, and tips for creating your ministry activities every month.

Judi Kenaston, Northeastern Jurisdiction, talks with Michelle Hettman, Southeastern Jurisdiction, during the meeting of the Connectional Table held at United Methodist Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., April 2.

Administrative Committees within UMC churches

Mission, mission projects and mission service takes many different forms.

The choir sings during worship at Mu'en Church in Shanghai, China. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Worship that is authentic, invitational and draws us nearer to God comes in many forms.

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The "business" side of local church ministry will find answers and ideas here.

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Faithful discipleship is a lifelong journey.

The Revs. Matt and Beth Johnson in Morgantown, W.Va., answered the call to become foster parents to children living in what Matt called “a rough situation.” After a two-year process, they were able to adopt the brother and sister they were fostering. Photo by Breena Johnson, www.jb-gallery.com.

Tools, tips, and resources for offering ministries to senior adults, adults, young adults, students, high school, elementary, preschool, toddlers, and nursery aged individuals

The Arabic-speaking congregation and the German-speaking congregations at the United Methodist church in Aarau, Switzerland, join for barbecue and games at the Aare River. The Rev. Hanspeter Minder (center) is pastor of the German-speaking congregation. Photo courtesy of Bishop Heinrich Bolleter.

Ministry for, by and with men take many forms – spiritual growth programs, scouting and other ministry with youth, mission and service projects of many kinds.

Danza litúrgica representando la historia de Elizabeth y María durante la Asamblea de Mujeres Metodistas Unidas en Columbus, Ohio. Foto cortesía de Mike DuBose.

Ministry by, with and for women supports spiritual growth individually and in community, encourages them to be leaders and advocates and recognizes the unique needs that come with life stages.

Inviting people to your church and genuinely welcoming those who come — for one Sunday or every week — is an art.

As media and messages multiply, communicating within your congregation and with your community becomes more complex.

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