Develop a Discipleship System
One Matters
Every year, Discipleship Ministries partners with Annual Conferences (AC) by offering the One Matters Award (OMA) to one eligible congregation at each Annual Conference. The award, consisting of a commemorative plaque and a check for $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars), is delivered to the congregation during the annual conference session.
OMA has a strong focus on making disciples because, by integrating into the church body, the individual may experience the personal transformation to potentially engage in the church’s mission for the transformation of the world. While most Discipleship Ministries Programs focus on existing members, OMA focus on new members. After all, ONE Matters.
Read About One Matters Churches
Tailored Ministry Helps NY Church Reach 'Hidden' People
“We’re not a ‘community church,’” Pastor Dion Marquit says of Living Hope United Methodist Church in Waterford, New York. Yet the sense of community at Living Hope is unmistakable and strong.
Located more than a mile from Waterford’s center, the building sits on land formerly used for agriculture. Houses in the area are spread out with no sidewalks, making neighborly connections challenging. Yet people come from Waterford and nearby communities such as Troy and Halfmoon for worship, fellowship, service, and other activities.
MN Congregation Credits Welcoming Attitude for Major Growth
More than 6,500 people flock to Redwood Falls, Minnesota, each year to visit Ramsey Park, the largest municipal park in the state. Paved hiking trails, waterfalls, campsites, shelter houses, scenic overlooks, and even a zoo offer numerous opportunities to be at home in nature.
A rural community of 5,100, Redwood Falls is also home to First United Methodist Church, which is attracting its fair share of visitors and offering experiences of a different kind. A 2024 recipient of Discipleship Ministries’ One Matters Award, the church, under the leadership of Pastor Regina (Genia) Garrett, recently welcomed fourteen people who professed their faith in Christ.