Helpful Links
Our first responsibility as leaders is to do lead in a way that helps every person become and remain a disciple of Jesus Christ. Leadership is a ministry – and when you are placed in a position of helping others carry out the work of the church… you have the most important resource available to you: a relationship with Jesus Christ. Here are several good resources for spiritual growth, leadership ideas and helps, etc.
General Board of Discipleship
Structure and organization of the United Methodist Church’s beliefs, mission, resources; Staff contact information for all divisions
United Methodist Church
Core Beliefs, Mission, Theology; Worship and Teaching Resources
The Upper Room
Devotional and spiritual growth
Tennessee Conference UMC
News from the conference; hints and resources for ministry; staff contact information for entire Conference; special events, focuses, etc.
UMC Division on Young People
New initiative of the UMC to focus on young people
Willow Creek Association
The Association focuses on leadership development of church leaders – volunteer and clergy.
Our church is a member so we receive discounts on conferences and products
Youth Specialties
One of the best resources for youth ministry
I Lead Youth
A United Methodist source for youth leaders
Reading Recommendations
The Bible!
Daily engaging with the scripture will help you stay in touch with the leadership that honors God throughout the faith stories.. as well as leadership that led the people of God astray. The Life Journal tool will assist you greatly in truly drawing out of the scripture and receiving what God has for you each day. Some books of the Bible with a lot of instruction for leadership (there are many others) are as follows: The Book of Acts, I & II Timothy, The Book of Nehemiah
Life Journal used as a tool for applying scripture to your life today
Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Bishop Robert Schnase
Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels