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Leaders

Welcome to ResourceUMC, your online destination for United Methodist Church leaders. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical information, this site is your go-to resource. Check back often for fresh ideas and insights to empower your leadership across our connection.

Worship Ideas and Resources
Central Conference Bishops  Joaquina F. Nhanala, Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella and Bishop Rosemarie Wenner (Left to Right) are featured during Women's History Month 2025 for their pioneering leadership. Canva image by United Methodist Communications with the General Commission on the Religion and Race.

March is Women's History Month. Women have long shaped the history of Methodism. Across the centuries, women have been vital to the denomination's growth as leaders, teachers, missionaries and organizers.

Photo courtesy of Discipleship Ministries.

This inspiring experience offers church leaders the tools and resources to successfully lead a small group experience that fosters discipleship, accountability, and spiritual growth.

Dustin Mailman (left) and Timothy "GA" Underwood (third from right) and others from the Deep Time team host a pay-as-you-can pop-up coffee event in West Asheville following Hurricane Helene. Deep Time is a fresh expression in North Carolina. Courtesy of Luke Edwards

The Fresh Expressions Journey offers guideposts to lead you forward on your path to establishing a new spiritual community.

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).

Children pumping water in Kenya
Stewardship

Hope in Action

We are called to respond to others with extraordinary grace. UMCOR Sunday is an opportunity to extend extraordinary grace by supporting the work behind this vital ministry.

The UMCOR Sunday special offering ensures that 100% of donations designated for a specific UMCOR project go directly to that cause, with no portion used for administrative costs

UMCOR extends critical aid to communities and individuals through local partnerships. By giving on UMCOR Sunday, we sustain this life changing ministry and make a lasting impact. Your gift turns hope into action.

Updated 03/03/2025

Lent

Steadfast Love worship series header. Courtesy of Discipleship Ministries.

A playlist? For the season of Lent? A Lenten playlist? What an odd idea. Many of us, however, find music a helpful tool for contemplation. So, we offer this playlist as another tool for your worship experience this season.

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Women

Bishop Joaquina F. Nhanala, Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella, and Bishop Rosemarie Wenner (Left to Right)

The General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates the leadership of female Bishops in the Central Conference during Women's History Month.

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BeUMC

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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