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An exciting conversation is taking place across The United Methodist Church about a vision of ministry and mission for the 21st Century. It has welled up from far and wide, capturing the imagination of United Methodists everywhere. Inspired by United Methodist ministries around the globe, the unfolding vision emerged as the Four Areas of Focus for the future of The United Methodist Church. They are:

  1. Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world
  2. Creating new places for new people and renewing existing congregations
  3. Engaging in ministry with the poor
  4. Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally

Affirmed by the 2008 General Conference, the Four Areas of Focus offer a clear path for United Methodists to fulfill their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

View this nine-minute video to learn how the Holy Spirit is leading the people called United Methodists.

Videos

To view videos, simply click on the Windows Media Video or QuickTime icon. 

To download high-resolution videos for use in church services, click on the Hi-Res icon, then select the video format you wish to download.

 

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Four Areas of Focus Promotional Video

       Introduction to the Four Areas of Ministry Focus

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       Global Health

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       Ministry with the Poor

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       Developing Leaders

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       Church Growth

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General Secretaries' Address at General Conference 2008

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Google Earth Four Areas Tour

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Additional resources

Bulletin Inserts

Areas of Focus brochure (PDF)

Four Areas of Focus Slideshow

1234 About United Methodist Cards