Arkansas United Women in Faith awarded for Mission Giving
Congratulations to the Arkansas Conference United Women in Faith for receiving the Mission Giving Award for reaching 132% mission giving for 2024! Their giving equips women and girls around the world to be leaders in their communities, agencies, governments, and churches. This award was presented by the United Women in Faith national organization. Learn more […]
Bishop Laura Merrill to Deliver Saint Paul School of Theology 2025 Commencement Address
Original press release from St. Paul School of Theology can be found here. Saint Paul School of Theology is honored to announce Bishop Laura Merrill as our 2025 Commencement speaker. Bishop Merrill brings a wealth of experience in ministry, mission work, and church leadership to this momentous occasion. Bishop Merrill began her assignment as bishop […]
Bishop Laura Merrill Announces New Superintendent for the Central District
Bishop Laura Merrill has announced her intention to appoint Rev. Natasha Murray as District Superintendent for the Central District, effective July 1, 2025. The Rev. Dr. Ulysses Washington has served as the Central District Superintendent since 2021 and will retire effective June 30, 2025. He will continue to serve on the appointive cabinet as he […]
One More Question offers Neigboring Jump Start
When: Sundays, March 23 & 30, April 6, 13 & 27 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Has the neighborhood or community changed around your church in the last 30 years? Have you adapted to this change? Would you like ideas and coaching to get to know your neighbors better or in a more transformational […]
Methodist Foundation for Arkansas’s 2025 Holy Land Trip for Laity, Oct. 13-23
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (February 5, 2025) — The Rev. Mackey Yokem, Director of Leadership Ministries for the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, will serve as host for an Educational Opportunities journey to the Holy Land set for October 13-23, 2025. Laity will be given priority for this travel experience. “I’ve guided this journey for both laity […]
General Board of Global Ministries announces grant applications
The GBGM Multiethnic Ministries Unit is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Conference Racial/Ethnic Local Church Grant Applications are now being accepted until March 7, 2025. Racial/Ethnic Local Church Grants assist local congregations with projects and programs focusing on leadership development, church growth and development, ministry with the poor, and health ministries. Grant recipients can receive […]
Institute for Modern Worship: Opportunities for Learning
The Institute for Modern Worship has announced A Sabbath Retreat for worship ministry leaders at Warren Willis Camp & Retreat Center in Fruitland, FL, on May 8-10, with an option for preconference song-writing workshops. The Institute for Modern Worship also offers a year-long cohort focusing on Worship Artistry, Theology, Leadership, and Administration. For more information, email info@worshipinstitute.org. […]
Lenten small-group available in the BeADisciple Study app
Lent is a great time for small-group Bible studies, and a new Lenten study, Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross (Abingdon Press, 2023) by United Methodist elder Rev. Susan Robb, is now available on the BeADisciple Study App. The BeADisciple Study App makes leading or participating in a small group easy, giving you everything you […]
Duke Divinity School Summer ’25 Study Leave
Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants can immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the Duke University campus. Study is a great opportunity to work on commissioning or ordination papers, engage […]
Confirmation Day with Bishop Merrill, April 5
When: April 5, 2025 Where: Various United Methodist Churches in Arkansas Confirmation Day with Bishop Laura Merrill will provide confirmands the opportunity to be circuit riders for the day, visiting different United Methodist churches in the central Arkansas area throughout the day allowing them to experience stops along their circuit including: Important Things to Know […]