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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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Religion & Race

Learn to counter white supremacy

GCORR has resources available to help Christians counter the influence of white supremacy, racism and extreme hate speech responsible for recent acts of violence and domestic terrorism.

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Advocacy

Labor Day: Dedicated to fairness and justice for workers

Did you know The United Methodist Church has been part of the labor movement throughout history? This U.S. Labor Day, share information about our dedication to social and economic issues.

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How to foster spiritual disciplines in the church

Help your congregants become closer to Christ by making spiritual disciplines a reality in the congregation's life and in individual lives.

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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).

  • 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 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 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 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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  • 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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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UMC Impact
Stewardship

The UMC is Making a Difference

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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Advocacy

Bishop Kenneth H. Carter speaks to the press following the conclusion of the 2019 United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.

Advocacy

Bishop issues call to discipleship in wake of mass shootings

Following the recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Council of Bishops President Ken Carter calls on United Methodists to work toward ending the white supremacy and xenophobia that are fueling acts of violence.

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Education

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Higher Education

New guide and training to help students' mental well-being

“The Awakened Life: An 8-Week Guide to Student Well-Being” is an exciting new training program and hands-on guide offered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

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Stewardship

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Stewardship

Resources for starting a stewardship campaign

Abingdon Press and Discipleship Ministries have print and online resources available that teach stewardship practices from a Biblical and Wesleyan perspective.

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UMNEWS.ORG Feed

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  • Bishop Richard Wilke. An official portrait courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

    Gay daughter sent bishop back to Scriptures
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  • UMNews.org, the first dedicated news site for The United Methodist Church, launched one year ago. Your opinion as a member of the church community is important to us. We invite you to take this short survey about the website. Question marks by Gerd Altmann, courtesy Piabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

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