Resources

Conference Policies
Equalization FAQs

This resource provides information about the process for equalizing lay and clergy members of the Annual Conference as required by the Book of Discipline.
General Conference 2020
North Alabama 2020 General Conference Delegation
               North Alabama General and Jurisdictional Delegation The General Conference, which has been postponed from the spring of 2020, will meet on April 23 – May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The North ...
Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference 2022
North Alabama 2020 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference Delegation
             North Alabama General and Jurisdictional Delegation The North Alabama Conference has been allocated 8 clergy and 8 lay delegates to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference.   Clergy Laity Dedric ...
Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference 2022
2022 Southeastern Jurisdiction Episcopal Nominees
Informational page about persons nominated by their respective delegations or organizations to be considered for the episcopacy at the 2022 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference that will meet on November 2-4.
Connectional Ministries Safe Sanctuaries
Safe Sanctuaries Annual Checkup
It's a good practice to, at least once a year, take stock of your church's Safe Sanctuaries and related policies. Whether you're a pastor, age-level program staff, or a leader on the church's S/PPRC or Trustees, here are some ...
Safe Sanctuaries
Safe Sanctuaries Policy Review Guidelines
Whether your church regularly reviews its Safe Sanctuaries policy or is blowing the dust off of it for the first time in many years, reviewing your policy is an important part of ensuring that it meets the church's needs and is ...
COSROW
Do No More Harm: A United Methodist Resource for Responding to Sexual Misconduct
A United Methodist Resource for Responding to Sexual Misconduct presented by the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women to provide guidance when there is a concern or complaint of sexual misconduct in The United ...
Lay Ministry
2022 Laity Address
Conference Lay Leader Lisa Keys-Mathews presents the Laity Address at the 2022 North Alabama Annual Conference.
COSROW
COSROW - Ever Forward on our Journey
In 2022 the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW) marks its 50th year in advocating for women in the life of the Church, leaving in its history a trail of incredible ministry programs and projects that have ...
Missions
Message from Conference UMVIM Coordinator Rev. Todd Owen
UMVIM Coordinator Rev. Todd Owen    
Missions
Message from General Secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries
Message from General Secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries Roland Fernandes to the 2022 North Alabama Annual Conference.   
Ministry with the Poor
Ministry with the Poor video
Presented by the Ministry with the Poor Operational Team to the 2022 North Annual Conference.
Ordained Ministry
2022 Retiring Clergy
Members of the 2022 Class of retiring Clergy share reflections on making disciples. 
Clergy Care
10 Suggestions for Enhancing your Well-Being
Sleep 7 hours of sleep a night is highly correlated to improved states of well-being and physical health. Suggestions for better sleep include staying away from your electronic devices an hour before bedtime; watching fluid ...
Clergy Care
Flourishing in Ministry: Emerging Research Insights on the Well-Being of Pastors
From The Flourishing in Ministry Project, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame The mission of the Flourishing in Ministry project is to understand what constitutes good work for pastors, their families, and the ...
Clergy Care
Healthflex Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employer-provided plans covering a variety of support services around emotional well-being. EAPs provide counseling services and work/life services to help balance work and personal ...
Ordained Ministry
Ichnos 2.0
Launching in July 2022 Ichnos partners clergy and corry lay leadership in a journey with consistent coaching as insights are developed and implemented and leadership habits are built. It helps local churches plan and implement ...
Clergy Care
United Counseling
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing faith-based professional counseling for more than 45 years.
Clergy Care
UM Clergy Retreat Directory (Spring 2022 Edition)
The camps and retreat centers included in this directory offer free or reduced-cost retreats to United Methodist clergy.
Leadership New and Renewing Churches
Church Leadership Blogs
Cary Nieuwhof - https://careynieuwhof.com/blog/ Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts, and his ...
New and Renewing Churches
New and Renewing Churches Books
New Faith Communities Expanding the Expedition Reach with Missional Communities by Rachel Gilmore   We Should Get Together: building relationships with busy people by Kat Velos   Launch: Starting a New Church from Scratch by ...
New and Renewing Churches
New and Renewing Churches Podcasts
Church is Changing (by Discipleship Ministries) - https://soundcloud.com/field-preachers Stories of hope and resilience from leaders around the world who are engaging the gospel message in new ways. Plus interviews with thought ...
New and Renewing Churches
Path1 - New Church Starts at Discipleship Ministries
New Church Starts (Path 1) is a team of leaders drawn from national, regional, and local levels of The United Methodist Church whose mission is to train and equip new church planters who will start new congregations throughout the...
New and Renewing Churches
Readiness 360 Assessment
A tool for assisting churches to discern their readiness for doing new things.  By taking the exclusive 360-degree assessment, any church can evaluate the behaviors, patterns, and attitudes that contribute to success or failure ...
Communication New and Renewing Churches
Social Media Shareables (created by United Methodist Communications)
Seasonal and general collections of images created by United Methodist Communications for churches to share on websites or on social media platforms.  The images are available free to your congregation
Evangelism
Evangelism Resources
Books The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2016 (Nashville: The United Methodist Publishing House, 2016)   Charting a Course of Discipleship, revised edition by Teresa Gilbert, Patty Johansen, and Jay ...
Disaster Response
Ukraine FAQ from UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)
UMCOR has prepared an eight-question guide to the history of Methodism in Ukraine, how UMCOR is responding and the best ways for people to help now.
Connectional Ministries Leadership Online Training
Local Church Leader Training: Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees Local Church Leader Training provides training and resources for new and experienced members of local church Boards of Trustees.
Connectional Ministries Leadership Online Training
Local Church Leader Training: Finance Committee

The Finance Local Church Leader Training provides training and resources for new and experienced members of local church Finance Committees.
Connectional Ministries Leadership Online Training
Local Church Leader Training: Single-Board/Streamlined Leadership Teams

The Single-Board/Streamlined Local Church Leader Training provides training and resources for new and experienced members of local church single-board/streamlined leadership teams.
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