Missouri Annual Conference

06/01/2026

Congratulations to these Saint Paul School of Theology Class of 2026 Missouri Conference grads!

•Jarrod Branson Conyers
•Christopher Lee Jackson
•Musonda Ngolwe
•Lyna Aida Williams-Whitehead

06/01/2026

The best time to prepare for a disaster is before it strikes. Help the Missouri Conference and United Methodist Church be equipped and ready for the next time a disaster happens in Missouri or the wider jurisdiction by becoming Early Response Team trained. Learn more and register for the June 20 Sedalia training at https://www.moumethodist.org/eventdetail/19729905?month=6&year=2026&day=1&display=m

05/29/2026

Have you downloaded your Conference workbook yet? Get answers to your other Annual Conference-related questions at www.moacinfo.com/faqs

05/28/2026

Most of us don’t intend to hurt others, but everyday words and habits can sometimes send unintended messages. Recognizing the gap between how we hope to come across and how others receive us is part of growing together as the body of Christ. Microaggressions 101 course can teach you to recognize, interrupt and respond to microaggressions. Enroll at https://gcorr.teachable.com/p/microaggressions101

05/27/2026

What season of ministry is your church experiencing? The Church Lifecycle Diagnostic Tool helps pastors and leaders identify areas for growth and engage with targeted learning modules. Learn more and enroll at https://www.moumethodist.org/church-lifecycle-diagnostic

05/26/2026

New appointment changes and clear opens were announced on the Missouri Conference website today. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. Clear opens are churches where it is publicly known that there will be a pastoral transition often due to retirement or a leave of absence. We publish clear opens on our website to allow Missouri Conference pastors and non-Missouri clergy an opportunity to express their interest in a particular appointment.

New appointments posted to this page Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during appointment season, which often begins in mid-February and continues through early May. Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. Pending clergy appointments are posted to ...

05/22/2026

Returning this year at Annual Conference: A prayground for our youngest disciples! Get answers to your other MOAC26 questions at www.moacinfo.com/faqs

05/21/2026

"I was not just there to observe. I was allowed to try things, grow through failures and triumphs, and then apply what I learned in a supportive environment.” Josh Ratley, MOAC Intern.

In Missouri, a 10-week summer ministry internship has proved formative for both host churches and college-age interns as they are given space to determine their call for themselves. For some it has even led to pursuing ministry full-time.

Keshira Watson served as a MOAC Summer Intern in 2024, returned again in 2025, and now works full-time as the Student Ministries Coordinator at Webster Hills United Methodist Church.

Emily Bryant was an intern in 2024, and after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia school of Journalism in 2025, she began her work as the Communications and Development Assistant at the Central Appalachian Missionary Conference in Kentucky.

Ryan Cohen served as an intern in 2024, and now works full-time as the Director of Youth Ministries at Missouri United Methodist Church.

Josh Ratley served as an intern in 2025, will be returning this year as an intern at Missouri United Methodist Church, and will be attending seminary at Duke this fall.

Learn more about these intern's summer experience and the impact it had on their calling at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/clarifying-the-call-19711113

05/21/2026

Join Bishop Farr and Conference ministry leaders for updates and celebration in this livestreamed event.

05/20/2026

On May 13, nine individuals and churches were recognized at the MOAC Awards Night. The awards recognize individuals and churches for their work in mission, discipleship, evangelism, or inclusiveness, justice and worth.

Marble Mission Award - Pat Sturges from First United Methodist Church of Sedalia
Unity Award - Rev. Jennifer Adams from Lafayette Park United Methodist Church
Missouri Conference Clergy Evangelism Award - Rev. Kevin Sunday from New Salem UMC Daisy
Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Laity - Rodney Eeten from The Well
One Matters Discipleship Award - Elsberry United Methodist Church
Award for Laity - Deb Dearing from Grace United Methodist Church
Award for Clergy - Rev. David Bennett from ManchesterUMC
Award for Churches- Cornerstone UMC-O'Fallon and Forsyth United Methodist Church

You can learn more about all of our award honorees at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/celebrating-the-2026-moac-award-honorees-19738892