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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.
A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against hate while expressing support for Haitian and all immigrant communities.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when all United Methodists in the United States can celebrate diversity and the positive contributions of their Hispanic/Latino brothers and sisters to their communities and congregations.
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Explore a list of practical and creative ways that you can help children celebrate World Communion Sunday.
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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.
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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.
Learn MoreGeneral 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.
Learn MoreGeneral 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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YOU develop leaders
World Communion Sunday calls the church to reach out to all people and model diversity among God’s children.
United Methodists join together to receive a Special Sunday offering that helps students from around the world reach their full potential through scholarships, training and mentoring.
Half of the dollars fund leadership development programs and scholarships for marginalized students. The other half funds scholarships and in-service training programs.
Hispanic
The United Methodist Church has a long, but often overlooked history of engagement with the Hispanic/Latino community.
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Stewardship
In the face of declining membership and shifting demographic patterns, local United Methodist churches are tasked with the critical mission of right-sizing stewardship for long-term sustainability and vibrant ministry.
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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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