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Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples.
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Quick Facts:

* Discipleship Ministries is one of fourteen international agencies of The United Methodist Church, based in Nashville, Tennessee.

* Discipleship Ministries employees resource The United Methodist Church in the areas of new church starts, leadership development, Christian education, spiritual formation, worship, stewardship, evangelism, and other areas. All age groups are resourced—children through older adults.

* Established in 1972, our primary purpose is to assist annual conferences, districts, and 35,000 local churches of various membership sizes and settings in their efforts to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

* Discipleship Ministries is comprised of several divisions, including Leadership Ministries, Young People’s Ministries, New Church Starts (Path 1), Upper Room Ministries, and External Connectional Relations and Strategic Initiatives.

* The agency produces high quality resources for local churches, church leaders, individuals, and networks throughout the denomination, and ecumenically through Upper Room Ministries.

* The Upper Room daily devotional guide is published in over 30 languages and more than 70 editions reaching 2.5 million people daily in more than 100 countries. It is the most widely read devotional in the world.

* Discipleship Ministries conducts dozens of major events each year and trains thousands of church leaders in the U. S., and internationally.

* Discipleship Ministries helps give theological guidance to the denomination’s Sunday School and other types of curriculum.

* The agency publishes several magazines and more than 50 books annually through Upper Room Ministries. It has three book imprints: Upper Room Books, Fresh Air Books and Discipleship Resources.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Advent is coming! 🕯️

Prepare for the season with our 2026 Advent Candle Lighting Liturgies, featuring prayers and readings for each Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve.

Use these resources to help your congregation reflect on hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare for the birth of Christ.

Advent candle lighting liturgy for 2026 with weekly readings and prayers guiding congregations through hope, peace, and restoration during the season of…

10/14/2026

What does discipleship look like from 9 to 5? Explore stories of ordinary believers connecting faith and life at work, and discover how God’s grace is already at work in the marketplace.
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10/13/2026

Belonging begins with trust and trust depends on safety. ❤️

Safer Sanctuaries is about more than policies and procedures. It’s about creating church communities where children, youth, and adults are cared for, protected, and valued.

Read "Safe Enough to Belong: Why Safer Sanctuaries Is Belonging Work" to learn more about how your congregation can build a culture of trust. https://bit.ly/4zuHjbO

10/12/2026

But the lectionary invites us to start our thanksgiving early. Before the turkey and pumpkin pie and even before the trick-or-treaters come to our doors, we have the opening salutation of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: “We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly…”

Visit UMCDiscipleship.org (link in bio) to explore worship resource for October 18th.

10/08/2026

Youth 2027 registration is OPEN! ⭐️

July 11–14, 2027 • Hyatt Regency Dallas
🎟️ $359 through April 15

Start the group chat. Make the plans. Find your roommate. Dallas is calling. 🤠

Get registered and start planning your trip! https://bit.ly/4ysqTQB

10/06/2026

Only 2 weeks until the Prayer Partner Project begins! 🙏

For six weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your prayer life while building a deeper connection with a prayer partner. Whether you’re new to prayer or looking for a fresh way to strengthen your practice, this project is a simple way to pray with and for one another.

Sign up now and get ready to begin this journey together! https://bit.ly/4x2mJP1

10/05/2026

Joy gives us sustenance to maintain life, hope, resilience, and perseverance, even in the most impossible circumstances. Joy isn’t an escape.

Visit UMCDiscipleship.org (link in bio) to explore worship resource for October 11th.

10/01/2026

Hello October! 🍂

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1

As the seasons change, may we remember that every season has its purpose. Whatever this season holds, may we meet it with gratitude, trust, and an open heart.

09/30/2026

Laity Sunday 2026 invites us to celebrate the gifts, faith, and witness of lay people as we live out our calling together.

Discover this year’s theme, Together by Grace: Be Grounded in Love, and find inspiration for celebrating the ministry of the whole church.

An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making…

Address

1908 Grand Avenue
Nashville, TN
37212

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+16153407200

Website

http://www.UMCdiscipleship.org/

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