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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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Congregants of West End United Methodist church join in singing from the hymnal during the Shrove Tuesday celebration held March 2, 2014 at West End United Methodist Church. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.
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Ways We Grow

United Methodists connected in worship and song

Worship and song have connected United Methodists and their predecessors from the days of John Wesley to the present.

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Ethnic Ministries

Guidelines for keeping communication respectful

These guidelines for engaging in respectful conversations with people of cultures and/or racial identities different from yours can be helpful when people holding strong but differing opinions talk.

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Small group Bible study. Courtesy of Discipleship Ministries. 2019
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Spiritual Formation

Spiritual practices for small group leaders

It's vital that small group leaders engage in spiritual practices that strengthen their relationship with God and move them forward in their own journey of faith. Good practitioners make good leaders.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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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Administration

Pastors who serve churches in rural settings must deal with special challenges as they help their parishioners — and themselves — to maintain good mental health. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS. Accompanies UMNS story # 143. 5/22/13

Finance and Administration

Minimum insurance requirements for churches revised

GCFA has approved revised insurance requirements for local church properties.

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Resources

General Conference 2020: Proposed plans

Find links to the major proposals for the reorganization of The United Methodist Church to be considered by General Conference delegates at its upcoming meeting May 5-15, 2020 in Minneapolis.

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United Methodism

United Methodism

What it means to be United Methodist

This online course is designed for new United Methodists and anyone else wanting to learn more about what it means to be a United Methodist.

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