Ministry opportunity with UMRC
United Media Resource Center Director Jill Stone is retiring at the end of May and new UMRC management using volunteers will be needed.
Does your church or community feel a calling to serve churches by connecting them to a wide variety of resources for Christian education, leadership development, and personal spiritual growth? Do you live in the Springfield area OR have a large space for housing the UMRC’s collection and office?
Having a small group of volunteers to share responsibilities would be ideal.
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Hi friends!
I’m retiring at the end of May and the conference will not be hiring someone to replace me as director of the United Media Resource Center.
Through the service of volunteers, either in its current location at the United Methodist Center in Springfield or in another location, the ministry of the UMRC could continue.
Is this a ministry that your church or community of churches could provide?
The UMRC is an important ministry, but it isn’t rocket science. It requires space and dedicated volunteers, but the job itself is not difficult. Tasks can be divided between different volunteers. Many tasks can be done in the homes of volunteers and done according to each person’s schedule.
If the UMRC remains in its current location, its only requirement is volunteers.
If the UMRC changes location, it will also need:
* A lockable room to keep resources and computer equipment safe
* Shelving for resources and mailing materials - existing shelving units may be transferable, if needed
* Cabinets or shelves for supplies
* Filing cabinets for paperwork
* Basic office setup - desk, computer (the library software is easy to use), computer printer, internet access, email account
* Desk, table, or countertop to box and unbox resources
* Access to the post office
Monies from supporting conferences and churches supply funds for operating expenses:
* Resources
* Computer/printer upgrades (as needed)
* Library software support (currently $180/year)
* Postage costs (can either receive funds from members upfront or can request reimbursement)
* Phone/internet costs
* Basic office supplies
* Mailing boxes/padded envelopes/packing materials/labels
* Promotional materials
Hours of operation are completely up to you: full-time, part-time, days, times, etc.
Whether users can visit the center in-person or not is completely up to you.
The ministry of the United Media Resource Center is a blessing to the churches it serves and, also, to the persons connecting users with resources.
Prayerfully consider if the United Media Resource Center is a ministry that speaks to the heart of your church or community of churches.
For more information or to discuss possibilities, contact me, Jill Stone, (jstone@igrc.org) or Curtis Brown, Director of Connectional Ministries (cbrown@igrc.org).
