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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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Morning Worship – May 13: An unidentified man (left), a delegate from Central Texas Conference, and Byron Thomas, delegate from North Georgia, participate in the May 13 morning worship of the United Methodist 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore. Photo by Maile Bradifeld, UMNS.
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United Methodism

General Conference 2020 seeking liturgists

Individuals may apply to write or provide original liturgy for General Conference by submitting a letter of application with a sample of liturgy based on Philippians 3:14.

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A Pentecost-themed altar design for Fellowship Convo 2009 by artist and pastor, the Rev. Todd Pick. Courtesy photo from Pick's website, www.wordmadeimage.com.
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Pentecost

Celebrate Pentecost with all your senses

Pentecost celebrates the embodying of the Holy Spirit in all of us. Worship services should incorporate all the human senses into the celebration.

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Communications and Marketing

Spring into VBS promotion now

Now is the ideal time to spring into your summer planning — including laying the groundwork for vacation Bible school (VBS).

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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 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 Commission on Communications

    Communications

    United Methodist Communications shows how the work United Methodists around the globe do together transforms the world and provides local churches with tools, resources and training to equip them for communications ministry.

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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 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 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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  • 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 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 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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  • Gen Board of Higher Education & Ministry

    Higher Education and Ministry

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) helps prepare Christian leaders for ministry while providing oversight for UM-related colleges, universities and campus ministries. It also endorses clergy serving as chaplains in various settings.

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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 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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Stewardship

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We are raising up the next generation — to lead the church and to lead society — by developing the gifts of undergraduate and graduate students in the United States and around the world.

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History

"The Wesleys Take the Web" series explores the history of the church with John and Charles Wesley as modern-day animated characters. The series was produced by United Methodist Communications.

History

Animated Wesleys make Methodist history fun

John and Charles Wesley make their debut as animated characters in this engaging new series. Share these videos on your website, social media or download them for viewing.

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Women

The Teen MOPS enjoyed a day at the zoo last summer. First United Methodist Church in Lafayette, Indiana, hosts the weekly gathering of teen mothers, their children and volunteer mentors. Photo courtesy of Neil McTavish.

Women's Ministry

Teen moms get support, encouragement

Being a mom to a preschooler is hard. It is especially hard for a teenager who is still trying to grow up herself. A ministry called Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is helping.

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Men

A small group of men study the Bible. Photo by Shaun Menary, Lightstock.com.

Men's Ministry

How men's ministries can strengthen marriages, families, and other relationships

How men’s ministries can strengthen marriages, families, and other relationships.

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  • After a Feb. 26, 2019, vote to strengthen church policies about homosexuality, delegate Ian Urriola from New York speaks to other delegates who, in protest, formed a large circle in the center of the plenary floor. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UMNS.

    General Church

    Church continues grappling with GC2019 vote
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  • John Wesley portrait from the U.S. Library of Congress, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (altered from original)

    Ask The UMC: Are we saved if accepting God's grace happens gradually and not in one specific moment?
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