Guidelines Church & Society 2025-2028

The essential resource on Church & Society for United Methodist church leaders.

Become a leader in your church's mission to address social issues. With this Guideline, you'll empower your congregation to make a difference through education, building connections, and advocating for those in need. Join us in transforming our community and the world according to God's vision.

This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2025-2028 that cover church leadership areas, including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.

Advocate and witness for peace and justice.

Become a leader in your church's mission to address social issues. With this Guideline, you'll empower your congregation to make a difference through education, building connections, and advocating for those in need. Join us in transforming our community and the world in alignment with God's vision.

This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2025-2028 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.