Connectional Giving Resources

In the West Virginia Conference, we are focused on
making disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world.
Jesus commissioned his followers to
go out and make disciples of all nations
                                                (Matthew 28:19-20)

and directed them to love each other as he loved them
                                                (John 15:12)
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Within our United Methodist Connection, every congregation is connected in ministry with our entire conference, active with others around the world in ministry. Our connection provides the framework and relationships for the Holy Spirit’s work of transforming the world and for the love of Christ to be made known.

Every congregation is part of this ministry that has both local and global impact. As we grow as disciples, reaching out in love, we are part of God’s work of transformation. Regardless of location or size, every congregation in the West Virginia Conference shares in this ministry of transformation: mission projects, camping ministry, disaster response, campus ministry, equipping lay & clergy ministry leaders, and more!

Connectional giving—what we call the Fair Share apportioned to each congregation—is like the lifeblood of ministries that change individual lives. Financial support is an essential part of making ministry happen. Through our combined, generous financial giving, God is able to join us in ministry with others throughout our conference and around the world.

Each year at our annual conference, we approve the total conference budget for the next year. That total budget is then apportioned to each local church as their “fair share” of the total amount.

These resource links are designed to help you tell this story of the amazing power of connectional giving. Please use these resources to share this good news: that we are joined in Christ, and together we have the potential to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!

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Local Church Resources

Click here for pdf handouts, ppt presentations and useful links to help tell the story of the WVUMC. Check back often, new handouts will be added monthly.

Fair Share Giving 

Follow this link for fair share (apportionment) giving resources to help share the story of how our local churches are connected to one another and the mission of Christ. 

Videos to Download and Share

We are so blessed to have important and vital mission and ministry happening across the West Virginia Conference! These videos lift up what is being done through fair share giving.
"Our big and small efforts in our local churches are amplified when we combine them,
and there is no way we could achieve all of this without each other.
We all benefit from the love of Christ, and we amplify that love when we give together,
just as Jesus invited us to do…”
“We support ministries that offer refuge in times of disaster, promote peace and justice,
feed the hungry and give shelter to those in need, provide scholarships
to those who would never normally receive them, develop communities
and teach skills to encourage self-sufficiency."
"We are called to give. Jesus asked us to do so to be able to share his love everywhere.
Giving is one way we worship, and when we give for the benefit of someone else,
we are following the scripture to love one another as Jesus has loved us." 
Linda Bruner, UMCOM

Glory Sightings

We give thanks for the ways that our local churches are building bridges into their community! One of the ways we celebrate is by lifting up Glory Sightings. Follow this link to read more and do share your glory sighting too!

Small Group Resources

Follow this link for small groups and bible studies for all ages! From children to youth to adults this is your starting point for free resources! 

Worship Resources

We gather each week for worship in churches large and small. Our connectional giving provides free worship services with music, liturgy, and more!

Mission Projects

The Seven Mission Projects affiliated with the West Virginia Conference are one way we show the love of Christ in our communities. Follow this link to learn more!

Campus Ministries

College is a time of transformation, exploration, and growth. By its support of campus ministry, the West Virginia Conference supports college students as they grow, learn, and serve.

Global Ministries

 As a biblically rooted and historically informed organization, Global Ministries facilitates engagement in God’s mission across the West Virginia Conference. Learn more about the work its programs by following this link.
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