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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.
Churches worshipping around the 4th of July sometimes struggle figuring out how to acknowledge the holiday without letting it distract from the true purpose of worship.
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Download and share this one-page resource that explains regionalization and how it will allow United Methodists to better live into our mission.
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United Methodist News has compiled a list of all the legislation that this year’s historic General Conference moved forward. The chart includes brief summaries as well as when the legislation takes effect.
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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 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.
Learn MoreGeneral 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 AdministrationGeneral 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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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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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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Stewardship
YOU change the world
Our United Methodist connection enables local churches to reach the entire world in mission and ministry.
The United Methodist Church’s special giving structure ensures your generosity blesses as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways. With your and your church’s support, we fund hundreds of ministries each year.
Your contributions to churchwide Special Sundays and the missional work of Global Ministries help transform lives.
Updated 06/25/2024
General Conference
Learn more about all that happened at General Conference 2020, April 23-May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
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Summer
Cokesbury VBS offers Vacation Bible School curriculum that is fun, engaging, and educational to kids and provides Bible-based teaching and outreach for your church.
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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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