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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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Committed to The UMC

Committed to The UMC

Members caught in disaffiliation votes will find comfort and resources as they stay committed to The UMC.

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#BeUMC discussion guide

Use with small groups to learn more about the campaign’s four key messaging themes and how they celebrate our identity as United Methodists.

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History

John Wesley sermons

John Wesley was prolific writer and amazing preacher. ResourceUMC has his sermons indexed by number, title and scriptural reference. Read the words of Methodism's founder.

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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 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 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) 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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  • 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.

    Finance and Administration

  • General Commission on United Methodist Women

    United Women in Faith

    United Women in Faith 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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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Stewardship

YOU are the connection

United Methodists are connectional. We exercise this when we give beyond our local church and local community needs through our connectional system.

Connectional giving — all of us giving together — is fuel for ministry. The United Methodist Church’s special giving structure ensures your generosity blesses as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways.

You are the piece that enables us to meet the needs of ALL God’s people — together.

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Race Relations

The “What Is?” series from the General Commission on Religion and Race offers this compilation of concise definitions, examples and Biblical/theological foundations to create common vocabulary for Christians as we engage in anti-racism work.

Advocating for Justice

GCORR's 'What is?' series

The General Commission on Religion and Race's "What Is?” series offers concise definitions, examples and Biblical/theological foundations to create common vocabulary for Christians engaging in anti-racism work.

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Lent

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Imago Dei - A Lenten Bible Study of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Imago Dei (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Lenten Bible Study is a 5-week study written in the style of Lectio Divina presented by the General Commission on Religion and Race.

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BeUMC

We are the church. Together. Let's #BeUMC.

Our People

We are the church. Together. Let's #BeUMC.

Watch this video to be reminded of why you chose to #BeUMC and to see how you are a vital part of The United Methodist Church’s continuing mission and ministry around the world.

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