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About Adult Ministries and Leadership Development
We help Southwest Texas United Methodists to equip adults, ages 18 and older to engage in
growth and development as disciples of Jesus Christ to focus on ministry as service
to guide the development and training of Christian spiritual leaders.
We believe that as the body of Christ, we are challenged to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to all
people, including adults, so that they may live their daily lives in light of their relationship with
God, witnessing to others as they in turn “equip the saints for the work of ministry” so that they
would come to maturity, rather than being “tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of
doctrine.” [Ephesians 4:11-14]
We affirm shared responsibility for ministry by, with, and for adults in all stages of adult development:
Young adults (ages 18 to 30)
Middle adults (ages 30 to 55)
Older adults (ages 55 and older)
We are adults in ministry, offering Christ to all, Southwest Texas Conference, The United Methodist
Church. Opportunities abound for leadership & learning, Christian spiritual formation, serving
others, and rest and renewal.
Adults Leading Children’s Preschool Ministry
Weekday Ministries Trains Adult
Workers with Pre-School Children
July 13, 2013 Sierra Vista UMC, San Angelo
July 27, 2013 University UMC, San Antonio
August 10, 2013 First UMC, McAllen
Registration now open
Two Weekday Ministries Conferences offer continuing
education emphasizing Christian learning and values for
volunteer and paid workers with children in churches with
programs for Mothers’ Day Out, day care, and weekday
preschool. We welcome child care workers from other
Christian denominations as well as Christian care givers
who work in day care facilities throughout South and
West Texas.
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RESOURCE SPECIALISTS IN WEEKDAY MINISTRIES
Children’s Camping
Adults leading in Children’s Camping
Adult volunteer staff share Christ at camp and take valuable lessons in leadership back home to use in their congregations. The best camp leaders possess a love of God and a love for children. Adult sponsors assist camp staff in large and small group activities. Their presence helps to meet safety policy ratios of adults to children, and their help enriches the camping experience for everyone. Our camps always need the help of faithful, available, and willing volunteers.
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Mentally Challenged - Kingdom Kamp
Adults Leading Mentally Challenged
Kingdom Kamp
August 31 - September 2, 2013
A gentle and blessed camp for mentally challenged adults
age 18 & older is offered each Labor Day Weekend at
Mount Wesley.
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Music Ministry
Adults Leading in Music Ministry
Adult Choral Workshop
January 31 - February 1, 2014
Choirs and individuals gather to look at new worship music,
improve skills, and to praise God in song. This is for small
& large church choirs.
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Music, Art, and Drama Ministry
Adults Lead in Music-Art-Drama Ministry
June 12-15, 2013
July 24-27, 2013
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Older Adult Ministry
The psalmist declares, “The righteous flourish like the palm
tree…planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish…in old
age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap.”
The aging process is part of God’s plan for life, with the good
news of Christ’s redemption giving hope and purpose. United
Methodists are called to live this message through words and
deeds at all ages of life, including our autumn years.
The SWTX Council on Older Adult Ministries will provide
resources and training support to help equip leaders,
both clergy and laity, in their ministry of faith formation
with midlife and older adults.
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RESOURCE SPECIALISTS IN OLDER ADULT MINISTRY
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Parish Christian Educators
Adults as Parish Christian Educators
Parish Christian Educator School
Mount Wesley Retreat Center, Kerrville
June 19-22, 2013
January 8-11, 2014
June 18-21, 2014
Enhance your leadership skills with a series of six
professional courses for local church volunteers and
paid staff with responsibility for Christian Education.
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Spiritual Formation and
Small Group Ministry
Academy for Spiritual Formation
Five-Day and Two-Year Models
For lay persons and clergypersons who hunger for
a deeper spiritual life, the Academy is a disciplined
Christian community emphasizing holistic spirituality,
nurturing body, mind, and spirit, through a rhythm of
study/prayer, rest/exercise, solitude/relationship…
a rediscovering of our rich spiritual heritage through
worship, learning, common life, time and space to
discern direction, make covenants and practice
commitments.
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RESOURCE SPECIALISTS IN SMALL GROUPS
Sunday School and
Small Group Ministries
Adults Leading Sunday School and Small Group Ministry
Many resources are available to assist you in growing
your Sunday School or Small Group Ministry.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES
RESOURCE SPECIALISTS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
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