Women’s Ministries
Adapted from Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation
Identity, Call, and Mission
- The
mission of the UMC is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
- Primary
task of the UMC is to reach out to people in the name of Jesus Christ, to
relate people to God, to nurture and strengthen them in their journey of
discipleship, and to send them into the world to be the church – inviting
and receiving others in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Leaders
in the church must be first, and foremost, spiritual leaders who model and
embrace Christian discipline and teaching.
- Leaders
use their gifts and talents to enable others to use their gifts and
talents to the fullest potential.
As a leader in the UMC you will
- Discover
the Current Reality – Where are we now as individuals - as a
congregation?
- Name
the Shared Vision – What do you want more than anything else in the
world?
- As
an individual – as a congregation?
- Develop
Bridges – Span the gap between Current Reality and the Shared Vision.
- Monitor
the Journey – Step back and be with God. Is our journey headed in the right direction?
What is United Methodist Women?
- An
organization of women centered in relationship with God through Jesus
Christ.
- An
integral part of the UMC, authorized by the General Conference.
- Focused
on Ministries with women, children and youth.
- Rooted
in mission and involved with mission programs locally and globally.
- Pledged
to provide financial support for missions through undesignated giving.
- A
multiracial/multicultural organization committed to inclusiveness
- A
community of women who nurture and encourage one another in their
spiritual growth and personal development.
Membership and Expectations – We are organized for
mission!
- Open
to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the
outreach mission of the church through the organization.
- Participate
in meetings, various events, projects, issues and concerns of the Women’s
Division
- Support
global mission programs though undesignated giving.
- Participate
in community concerns and issues affecting the lives of women and
children.
- Accept
leadership responsibility.
- Join
in intercessory prayer on behalf of others.
- Keep
informed of the ongoing concerns and programs of UMW and Women’s Division.
- Study
and use resources developed for UMW.
- Engage
in critical analysis and active listening while remaining open to
differing perceptions and diverse views.
- Participate
in the Reading Program..
- Suggest
and recommend programs, resources, and activities that increase awareness
and understanding of global issues concerning women and children.