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Ozarks In-Person Basic Lay Servant Ministry Class
posted on March 31
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 25, 2022. Register Here Title of Class: Basic Lay Servant Ministry Class Summary of Class This is the Basic course required for all levels of recognition in Lay ...

Annual Audit Due June 1
posted on March 02
All churches are required to complete an audit (Fund Balance Report) every year. The deadline to submit the audit to the district office is June 1. The audit should cover dates from January 1, 2021 ...

New District Boundaries and District Office Locations Set
posted on February 17
At the annual conference session on Sunday, June 13, 2021, the Missouri Annual Conference voted to reduce the number of districts from nine to five, effective July 1, 2022. The history and process of ...
Statement on Church Disaffiliations and Disaffiliation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
posted on January 31
Over the last few months, you have probably learned of churches that are in the process of disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church. We celebrate the good work of these churches and mourn the ...

COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Resources for the Local Church
posted on July 12
FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Local Church With outbreaks persisting and vaccines on the rise, several questions are coming up with respect to our churches and vaccines. The Missouri Conference...

Emotional Health Small Group Resource
posted on July 12
What does the Bible have to say about feelings? Using the Pixar movie Inside Out as a guide, this resource explores what scripture has to say about the emotions personified in the film: joy, anger, ...

PPR Resources for Pastoral Transition
posted on May 20
Annual Conference is just around the corner and so is the season of pastoral transition. While there are resources available for pastors on the move, the Conference offers guidance for churches in ...