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Welcome to ResourceUMC.org, the online destination for leaders throughout The United Methodist Church. Visit often to find ideas and information to inspire United Methodist leaders throughout the connection.

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Chuck helps members of Park Grove Church to understand their purpose as a congregation.
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Leadership

The Committee Teaching Course

Chuck is back with a free 16-session online teaching series called “The Committee” designed to help churches become and remain vital within their community.

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The Rev. Nathan Kirkpatrick preaches at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville, North Carolina. Courtesy of Faith & Leadership.
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Worship

When does breaking news compel rewriting Sunday's sermon?

The Rev. Kirkpatrick shares his insights on how preachers should incorporate contemporary events and breaking news into their sermons.

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Laity Sunday

Every third Sunday in October The United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of all laypersons within the church. Discipleship Ministries has resources available to help churches celebrate.

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UM Agencies

Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).

  • General Board of Church and Society

    Church & Society

    Using Scripture, The Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions as core documents, the General Board of Church and Society challenges United Methodists to work in areas of social concern and on issues of social justice.

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  • General Commission on Archives and History

    Archives & History

    The General Commission on Archives and History gathers, preserves and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It serves scholars and church members alike through archives and a library of resources.

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  • General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

    Status & Role of Women

    The General Commission on Status and Role of Women challenges The United Methodist Church to commit to the full participation of women in the life and mission of the church.

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  • General Commission on Religion and Race

    Religion & Race

    Leading The United Methodist Church to become intentionally diverse is the primary mission of the General Commission on Religion and Race. It advocates for the full and equal participation of racial and ethnic constituencies in the church and monitors denominational practices.

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  • The United Methodist Publishing House

    Publishing

    The United Methodist Publishing House develops, produces and distributes print, digital and multimedia resources and supplies for Christian clergy and laity. Its primary responsibility is for the publishing and distribution of materials for The United Methodist Church.

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  • Gen Board of Higher Education & Ministry

    Higher Education and Ministry

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) serves Christian leaders around the world who are defined, formed and shaped by a process of intellectual engagement, spiritual and character formation, and leadership development.

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  • General Commission on United Methodist Men

    United Methodist Men

    As it involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church, United Methodist Men provides resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men. It also leads the church’s scouting ministries.

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  • General Commission on United Methodist Women

    United Methodist Women

    United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

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  • General Commission on Communications

    Communications

    United Methodist Communications tells the story of the church’s work around the world and equips United Methodists with communications tools, resources and training to share the story of God’s love.

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  • General Council on Finance and Administration

    Finance & Administration

    The General Council on Finance and Administration manages the finances and operational needs of The United Methodist Church and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination.

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  • General Board of Pension and Health Benefits

    Wespath

    Wespath supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences.

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  • General Board of Discipleship

    Discipleship Ministries

    Discipleship Ministries provides resources and services that assist clergy and laity leaders in local churches, districts and annual conferences as they seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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  • General Board of Global Ministries

    Global Ministries

    The General Board of Global Ministries connects the church from everywhere to everywhere in mission through sending and supporting missionaries, engaging volunteers, planting churches, addressing poverty and global health and responding to disasters.

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The Rev. Debbie Williams (right) visits with Everet Yates and his grandparents at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Pilot Oak, Ky. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS

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What small churches can teach us about discipleship

The Rev. Allen T. Stanton shares some of the lessons small-member churches can teach us about making new disciples.

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General Conference 2020

Diane Degnan, United Methodist Communications Commission chair Kim Simpson confers with the Rev. Gary Graves, secretary of the General Conference, at a Commission meeting in Lexington, Ky.

General Conference 2020

Plans for 2020 General Conference nearing completion

‘…and know that I am God” will be the theme for General Conference 2020. The Commission on the General Conference selected it while finalizing plans for the assembly.

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Stewardship

Courtesy of UMCGiving

Stewardship

Generosity Pastor and Leaders' Kit

UMCGiving has assembled a new kit of resources to help leaders teach their congregations about the connectional ministries of The United Methodist Church and their global impact.

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