Southeast District News

March 11 - Annual Conference Registration Open NOW
April 1 - Evaluations Due
April 1 - MUMF Grants Due
April 1 - MOAC Ministry Grants Due
June 1 - Audit/Fund Balance Report Due
June 6 through June 8 - 2025 Annual Conference in St. Charles, MO

Evaluations Due April 1

The 2025 Evaluation Forms are available for both Pastors and PPR and are to be completed on the Forms page of the district website. Please note that there is no longer a separate form for Associate pastors. All pastors should complete the Self Evaluation Form.

2025 Pastor Self Evaluation Form - SE
2025 PPRC Evaluation Form - SE- To be completed by each church/charge PPR for each pastor appointed to the church. The Pastor is NOT to fill in the PPR form.

Detailed Instructions Here: https://southeast.moumethodist.org/post/2025-pastoral-evaluation-forms-due-april-1-19003112

2025 Annual Conference Session

Event registration will is open. Registration can be completed online at www.MOACinfo.com. Payment will be required at the time of registration. More information about annual conference is available at that website as well. Regular registrations received between April 12 and May 1 will cost $175, and those received May 2 and after will cost $200

We have contracted with various hotels in St. Charles. Hotel information is posted at www.MOACinfo.com .

Lenten Cluster Services Schedule

March 16 - Marquand UMC at 5PM
205 N. Martha, Marquand, MO 63655
March 23 - Sedgewickville UMC at 5PM
March 30 - New McKendree UMC at 5PM
April 6 - Millersville UMC at 5PM
April 13 - Zion (Old Appleton) UMC at 5PM

MOAC Ministry Grants

Grant Applications Due April 1

Have a ministry idea that needs an extra boost? There’s a grant for that! Missouri United Methodist Churches can apply for funds to support both big and small local ministry projects. Applications are due April 1. Learn more at www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/ministry-grant-applications-now-open-18897449

2025 National PAUMCS Conference

Admins:

Are you looking for an opportunity to renew your spirit to enhance your ministry at your local church? The 2025 National PAUMCS Annual Conference, with the theme Be Still and Know, will be held April 3-5 in Woodworth, LA. You will be networking with Admins from across the country, gaining continuing education, and enriching spiritual growth. Please join some of our MO PAUMCS Chapter members in Louisiana! See details here: https://paumcs.org/?page_id=28375

MUMF Grants - Due April 1

Time is running out! Don’t Delay! Missouri UM Foundation Ministry Grants Deadline – April 1^st
A Foundation Ministry Grant can help jump-start a new ministry, address a special project or need, and affirm the work and initiatives of your church members. The deadline is approaching. Learn more and apply online at: https://mumf.org/churches-organizations/ministry-grants

AI and the Church Event - April 7 & April 8

Join us on April 7 in St. Louis and on April 8 in Kansas City as two experts in translating emerging tech for ministry life share ways artificial intelligence can support the good work you’re already doing. You’ll gain a new perspective on AI and will leave with at least one practical use for AI in your ministry. Learn more and register at www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/ai-conference-stl-18792907

Imagine Something New at Dream Lab

Get out of the office and into a creative headspace. Dream Lab, a 24-hour retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks, is designed for you and your local church leadership to imagine and brainstorm about something new for your ministry. Learn more and register your local church team →

Spring Lay Education Classes Available

Registration is now open for spring lay education classes. Both in-person and online options are available. Learn more at the links below:

March 15 - Christian Leadership and Casting a Visioning - In-Person in Sedalia
Mondays beginning March 17 - A Discipleship Toolbox - Online via Zoom

Audits Due - June 1

The Annual Fund Balance Report (Audit) sheet is available!
Audits are due June 1, 2025.

Upon completion, please email Allie ([email protected]) with a PDF attachment or you can fax a copy to (573) 207-4236.

Download the form here: Annual+Fund+Balance+Report.xlsx

Do Your Church PCs Need An Upgrade?

Windows 10 support ends Oct. 2025 which means no more updates or security fixes for computers running that operating system.

If your church needs help determining if your computer can upgrade to Windows 11, GCFA has provided resources through UMC Technology Support to help you stay secure and up-to-date.

UMC Support can check your upgrade eligibility to determine if you can upgrade or if you need a new PC. If your PC is not eligible to upgrade, they offer deep discounts to help you save money.

To watch a video with FAQ and for more resources follow this link: https://www.gcfa.org/resource/windows-10-end-of-life

FREE Video Resources Available

The Southeast District Office has free Amplify Media accounts available for Pastors and Church Leaders in our district.

Amplify is a video streaming service that offers a collection of thousands of videos and programming suitable for small group Bible studies, children's ministries, sermons, and more.

Free accounts are limited. Please email Allie at [email protected] to request the access code.

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