Upcoming Important Dates to Remember
02/21-22/2024 - Converge Youth Conference
03/01/2025 - Parsonage Inspection Forms Due
04/01/2025 – MOAC Spring Grant Deadline
04/09-10/2025 - Southwest District Dcom Interviews

The local church insurance market has been challenging, and even that feels like an understatement. Rev. Nate Berneking, Conference director of finance and administrative ministries, shares seven tips for local churches on acquiring property and liability insurance in this challenging market. Read more →
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Property 101 Webinar Recording: The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling, Renting or Sharing Church Property - A webinar recording on best practices for leaders interested in doing a new thing with their church’s property 
Stay Connected
Stay Connected with the Missouri Conference
As Annual Conference draws near, we want to make sure you stay informed of the exciting opportunities the Missouri Annual Conference is offering. View our annual stay connected letter to see the many ways you can connect and follow the Missouri Conference: https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/18891548

Institute for Modern Worship Partnership
The Missouri Annual Conference has partnered with the Institute for Modern Worship to offer tailored coaching and consulting for worship ministries. Through this partnership, your church can receive up to four, FREE coaching hours with an IMW Worship Consultant. Learn more at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/18890639
MOAC Awards
District Post: Now Accepting MOAC Awards Submissions
MOAC Awards Submission Deadline - Feb. 14
Every year we celebrate and honor the ministry of churches and United Methodists across the state through the MOAC Awards. You’re invited to nominate an individual or church for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth. Deadline is Feb. 14. Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/moac-awards
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