Rural & Smaller Membership Church Commission
The Commission on the Small Membership Church is a ministry area under the direction of the Local Church Development Ministry Team and the Office of Connectional Ministries.
The members of the Commission focus on discovering ways to help the smaller church, in the Oklahoma Conference of The UMC, to realize their full potential through providing support, encouragement and resources.
Regional Workshops
Generally held in the spring in four locations across the conference, the workshops cover a particular topic with guest speaker and resource book. Click this link for past workshops and topics.
Evangelism Resources (New Christians)
Magnetic Church Plan materials by Jim Hollifield
- Magnetic Church Plan Information and report form
- Excuse Events
- FRAN Plan Worksheet
- FRAN Plan graphic
- Small Membership Church Resource List
Grants
Grants are available for ministry from the commission.
There are a limited number of grants awarded each year. Applicants will be considered based on funding availability.
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Commission on the Small Church Ministry online grant application.
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Continuing Education Scholarship (WORD)
The Commission has developed this application for those who would like to apply for a scholarship to help with the cost of attending a continuing education event.
Contact Information
Rev. Derrek BelaseDirector of Connectional Ministries
1501 NW 24th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73106
(405) 530-2020 | dbelase@okumc.org