cultivating vibrant, growing, fruitful congregations that are changing lives for Jesus Christ. Its primary questions are: Are we leading congregations to lead people to actively follow Jesus Christ? What outcomes help us determine whether we are accomplishing our mission? What shall we do to more effectively accomplish our mission?
100.15 For corporate purposes, members of the Mission Council will be directors of the corporation of the Missouri Annual Conference.
100.20 Te Mission Council Te Mission Council assigns day-to-day management of the annual conference to the centers and offices described below. It may authorize changes in task forces, teams, and committees that work on behalf of the centers and offices as the need arises, except those prescribed by the Book of Discipline or the conference standing rules.
Te Center for Congregational Excellence Te Center for Congregational Excellence is responsible for new church starts, congregational development, and collaborative learning among and across congregations. In addition, the Center will seek ways to help United Methodists in Missouri reach out to younger and more diverse constituencies, including college students and various cultural and ethnic communities. Te function of Commission On the Small Membership Church shall be included.
Center for Pastoral Excellence Te Center for Pastoral Excellence is responsible for enhancing clergy effectiveness through recruitment, training, continuing education, peer learning, and mutual accountability. In addition, the Center will emphasize the development of younger and more diverse pastoral leadership.
Office of Connectional Ministries Te Office of Connectional Ministries is responsible for assisting congregations by providing connections between and among congregations, the districts, the annual conference, and the general conference. At least the following teams and organizations shall be included: Core Practices Team, Council on Youth Ministries, Council on Young Adult Ministries, Lay Ministry Team, Commission on Communication, UMW, and UMM. Tis office shall fulfill the role of the Director of Communications. Its Core Practices Team shall act as the Board of Discipleship on behalf of the annual conference.
Te Office of Mission, Service, and Justice Ministries Te Office of Mission, Service, and Justice Ministries is responsible for assisting congregations to be effective in ministry beyond their walls through a variety of hands-on and direct relationships with people in need
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