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Local Church Leadership
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Most Christian ministry happens at the local church level. ResourceUMC exists to support local church leaders—both clergy and laity—by providing practical tools and resources, such as a monthly planner, worship and liturgical materials, communications tools, stewardship resources, and more. We offer resources tailored to men, women and different age-levels, as well as tools to help congregations welcome new people and reach out to their communities.
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The Annual Conference page provides resources for treasurers, trustees, business administrators, and church council chairpersons involved in the administrative side of local church ministry. It offers guidance on stewardship, e-giving, and strategic planning for the future of the denomination.
![The Revs. Matt and Beth Johnson in Morgantown, W.Va., answered the call to become foster parents to children living in what Matt called “a rough situation.” After a two-year process, they were able to adopt the brother and sister they were fostering. Photo by Breena Johnson, www.jb-gallery.com.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2019/07/01/19/17/opioids-foster-parents-3-family-690.jpg?h=319&iar=0&mh=319&w=479&hash=32A15719563D6B849C6BD4DC53BA52F7)
Tools, tips, and resources for offering ministries to senior adults, adults, young adults, students, high school, elementary, preschool, toddlers, and nursery aged individuals
![Danza litúrgica representando la historia de Elizabeth y María durante la Asamblea de Mujeres Metodistas Unidas en Columbus, Ohio. Foto cortesía de Mike DuBose.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2019/01/07/23/00/mujeresmetodistas.jpg?h=319&iar=0&mh=319&w=469&hash=B88AC641F842FE6FFCD537619120430D)
Ministry by, with and for women supports spiritual growth individually and in community, encourages them to be leaders and advocates and recognizes the unique needs that come with life stages.
![Rev. Sherry Cothran Woosley has found her “home” as pastor of West Nashville United Methodist Church. A UMNS photos by Kathleen Barry.](https://admin.resourceumc.org/-/media/umc-media/2018/12/13/21/59/when-you-have-new-pastor-sherry-cothran.png?h=319&iar=0&mh=319&w=478&hash=48A56C227513CBFC72E898519DC8CB74)
Inviting people to your church and genuinely welcoming those who come — for one Sunday or every week — is an art.
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