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    In this section you will find additional resources relevant to the United Methodist Church.  

    GBCS (General Board of Church and Society)
    Challenges United Methodists to work in areas of important social concern and develops resources to inform, motivate, and train United Methodists on issues of social justice in the society. 

     
    GBOD (General Board of Discipleship)
    Provides leadership and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and development, devotional literature, curriculum resources, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, and ministry of the laity.
     
    GBGB (General Board of Global Ministries)
    Responsible to witness to Jesus Christ throughout the world, to recruit and send missionaries, to raise the awareness and support of persons in local churches for global mission, and to assist in the development of Christian churches and leadership. 
     
    GBHEM (General Board of Higher Education and Ministry)
    Prepares and assists people to fulfill their ordained ministries and to provide general oversight for campus ministries and institutions of higher education.

    COSROW (General Commission on Status and Role of Women)
    Challenges The United Methodist Church to a commitment to the full participation of women in the complete life and mission of the church. The commission serves as an advocate for and on behalf of women, seeks to eliminate inequities in relation to women in the church, and monitors the general agencies, institutions, and connectional structures to ensure inclusiveness of women.
     
    GBOPHB (General Board of Pension and Health Benefits)
    Supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans, and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences. 
     
    GCAH (General Commission on Archives and History)
    Gathers, preserves, and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It maintains archives and a library in which the historical records are kept. 
     
    GCCUIC (General Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns)
    The part of The United Methodist Church that engages with and talks to other Christian denominations to work toward unity and peace.
     
    GCORR (General Commission on Religion and Race)
    Focused on bringing about full and equal participation of the racial and ethnic constituencies in The United Methodist Church. The commission carries out its work through advocacy of the issues and by reviewing and monitoring the practices of the denomination. 
     
    GCFA (General Council on Finance and Administration)
    Administers the finances and operational needs of the denomination and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination. 
     

    General Commission on Communication (United Methodist Communications)
    Provides leadership for the denomination in the fields of communication, public relations, and promotion of the general funds and programs of the denomination. It is the official news gathering and distribution agency of the denomination. It provides resources and services to local churches and annual conferences in the field of communications. 
     

    UMW (United Methodist Women)
    United Methodist Women is an organization of approximately one million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice.  

    UMM (General Commission on United Methodist Men)
    Involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church and to provide resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men.

    United Methodist Publishing House
    A publisher and distributor to Christian clergy and laity, with primary responsibilities for the publishing and distribution for The United Methodist Church.

    UMNS (United Methodist News Service) 
    Get the latest United Methodist news and information.

    United Methodist Reporter 

    UMR offers news and information as well as printing services and materials.
     
    UMTV - Video Ministry
    Stories of United Methodist people and ministries in action.
     
    UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief)
    The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church.  UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. 
     
    Young People’s Ministries
     
    Youth Ministries
     
     

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