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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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Bread oven party at Hamline United Methodist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Courtesy of Betsey Hodson, Director of Communications at Hamline United Methodist Church.
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Specialized Ministries

Churches that work hard play hard

Recent studies have shown churches that engage in regular fun activities as a congregation tend to be stronger in their ministries and closer in their fellowship.

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Mission u provides an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church.
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Women's Ministry

Attend Mission u!

Offered throughout the United States, Mission u events let you study current issues, grow spiritually and join other United Methodists working to put faith, hope and love into action.

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Specialized Ministries

Reflecting on our faith at the movies: Summer 2019

There's a lot of great movies out this summer and many of them (while not being overtly religious) have themes or allusions Christians might relate to their faith.

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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 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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  • 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 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 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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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Through United Methodist Giving, we're prepared to respond to crises, develop innovative solutions to challenges facing communities, advocate for justice and peace and so much more. 

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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Mosaic United Methodist at worship 2019. Courtesy of Rev. Carolyn Moore. May 2019

Welcoming and Inviting

Mosaic United Methodist uses radical hospitality to make disciples

Mosaic Church in Evans, GA has created a welcoming community for visitors from all walks of life who go on to become strong disciples.

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Christian Education

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Religion & Race

VBS not immune to racism

Racism is so pervasive in our culture that it can appear in the most unexpected and unwelcome places, including a church's vacation Bible school curriculum.

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Administration

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Administration

Notre Dame fire sparks calls for local church reviews

While investigators did their work to pinpoint the cause of the Notre Dame fire, leaders in the Baltimore-Washington Conference reminded congregations that they, too, are at risk. There are certain things churches can do to reduce it.

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  • The Rev. Stephen Mannion. Photo courtesy of Rev. Mannion.

    The Book of Discipline unites us as a church
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  • Wesley would call modern Methodists to return to their roots
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  • The Rev. Steven W. Manskar is pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Trinity United Methodist Church.

    Wesley would urge modern Methodists to stay Christ-centered
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  • The Rev. Laceye C. Warner is Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement and the Royce and Jane Reynolds Associate Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Methodist Studies at Duke University Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina. Photo by Les Todd.

    John Wesley reminds us that grace is available to all
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