Full vision statement, next steps & discussion questions
The full Vision with scripture references, practical next steps for your congregation, and strategic questions to guide a council or staff conversation.
Not sure where to Begin?
Introducing the Vision to your congregation — where do I start?
From our bishops & Discipleship Ministries
A full worship series and small group study built around Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously.
Want another approach? Check out these sermons and resources from The UM Church of the Resurrection.
Three-part series
Share these short reflections on each part of the Vision, written for personal or small group use.
Love Boldly | Serve Joyfully | Lead Courageously
More devotional reading
We are the church together
Wesley's definition of a Methodist
More at UMC.org/Vision
Origin story and discernment journey
A new vision for The United Methodist Church
Learn how the Council of Bishops and Connectional Table shaped this vision over a four year discernment process, told through the bishops who led it.
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More background and sermon preparation
A new (but timeless) vision for The UMC
Wesleyan wisdom for today's UMC - podcast with the Rev. Dr. Paul Chilcote
