Resources
Tools, guides and support to strengthen ministry across the conference
Scouting America Facilities Use Agreement 2026
Charge Conference Checklist & FAQs 2026
View the checklist of forms and frequently asked questions related to Charge Conferences. Download
We Belong Grants
Grants to support local churches in the Horizon Texas Conference as they develop creative, contextual and sustainable ministries that cultivate a culture of belonging.
Professional, Spiritual, Educational and Sabbatical Leaves
Guidance from The United Methodist Book of Discipline 2020/2024 regarding Continuing Education and Spiritual Growth, as well as Sabbatical Leave.
Well-Being Practices for Clergy
A collection of practices and exercises from the Duke University Clergy & Religion Research Collaborative.
Pastor & Parish: Six Sessions for SPRCs
Pastor & Parish is a six-session series for United Methodist staff-parish relations committees that ties the committee's responsibilities back to their spiritual beginnings.
Positive Mental Health
A study of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina has found that certain conditions correspond to both a lower likelihood of depression and anxiety and higher levels of positive mental health.
I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.
Ten personal narratives reveal the shared and distinct struggles of being Black in the Church, facing historic and modern racism.
Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church
Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church illustrates both the biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church and the seven core commitments required to bring it about.
Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory
The Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory is an assessment tool for identifying core approaches to working effectively across cultural differences.
Intercultural Development Continuum
This video introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), the theory that the IDI is based on.
Intercultural Development Inventory
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a widely used and effective cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence.
Code Switch Podcast
Code Switch is a multi-racial, multi-generational team of NPR journalists who cover race and identity.
Dismantling Racism Web Workbook
A web-based version of a workbook designed originally to support the Dismantling Racism workshop offered by Dismantling Racism Works.
Engaging Your Community with Cultural Sensitivity
This work begins with understanding how culture operates so that we can become lifelong learners and implement innovative ways of working with a diverse community.
Dear White Christians
In this provocative book Jennifer Harvey argues for a radical shift in how justice-committed white Christians think about race.
The Concise Guide for Congregation Care
This easy-to-use book provides words of scripture and prayer, along with important information to share with people in hospitals, care centers, and homes.
The Pursuit to Make Prayer Personal
The government offers programs that can help individuals find short-term housing.
Five Ways to Pray with Children
Creative ways to pray with kids and possibly rediscover fresh and new ways to deepen adult prayer!
Prayer Wall
The Upper Room Prayer Wall is a place for people to connect—with each other and with God.
New Tricks
A groundbreaking guide to bringing pet ministry into your faith community.
Pet-Loss.net
Explore tools and resources for those grieving the loss of a pet.
Start a Pet Ministry
Access a Google Drive toolkit to launch your own pet ministry.
Blessing of the Pets
A sample Blessing of the Pets service from Resurrection, a United Methodist Church.
Mental Health Texas
Texas Health and Human Services offers mental health and substance use services for families and people of all ages.
Suicide Prevention and Brain Health
A cause-based Rotary eClub that meets regularly on Zoom.
Soul Matters Podcast
The government offers programs that can help individuals find short-term housing.
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Guía de Santuario
La Conferencia Horizon Texas reafirma nuestro deber cristiano de amar y apoyar a todas las personas y reconoce nuestra rica historia de brindar santuario, al mismo tiempo que somos conscientes de las implicaciones legales de nuestras acciones. Estas directrices están diseñadas para ayudar a las iglesias a considerar la posibilidad de brindar santuario.
Sanctuary Guidelines
The Horizon Texas Conference affirms our Christian duty to love and support all people and acknowledge our rich history of providing sanctuary while being aware of the legal implications of our actions. These guidelines are designed to assist churches in considering providing sanctuary.
Conozca Sus Derechos
Todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos, incluidas las personas inmigrantes indocumentadas, tienen ciertos derechos constitucionales en los Estados Unidos. Asegúrese de conocer cuáles son.
Know Your Rights
All people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. Make sure you know what they are.
La Orientación del Obispo Rubén Sáenz Jr sobre Inmigración y Ministerio
Como personas de fe, estamos llamados a extender compasión, buscar justicia y solidarizarnos con aquellos que enfrentan las complejidades de la inmigración.
Bishop Saenz Offers Guidance on Immigration and Ministry
As people of faith, we are called to extend compassion, seek justice and stand in solidarity with those navigating the complexities of immigration.
National Transitional Living Program
The government offers programs that can help individuals find short-term housing.
National Safe Place Program
Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country.
Texas Housing Authority
The state of Texas offers programs and services to help find housing.
Solidarity Circles
Developing resources and opportunities for students, scholars, clergy, and activists to envision and create a more just and sustainable world for all.
Environmental Sustainability
Global Ministries works with individuals, churches and other partners to launch projects and initiatives that encourage faithful stewardship of the Earth.
EarthKeepers Training
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities.
Creation Justice Ministries
Creation Justice Ministries represents the creation care and environmental justice policies of major Christian denominations throughout the United States.
Creation Justice Movement
Connecting and supporting groups within The United Methodist Church and beyond for the work of creation care, justice and regeneration.
TRANSFORM
TRANSFORM is a network of conflict transformation district point persons—gifted laity from each district who are trained to support churches during times of tension.
Do No More Harm
Do No More Harm is presented by the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women to provide guidance when there is a concern or complaint of sexual misconduct in The United Methodist Church.
Conference Children, Youth and Vulnerable Persons Abuse Prevention and Protection Policy
This policy addresses the communal responsibility of our children, youth, and vulnerable persons at all district or annual conference sponsored events.
Humanitarian Relief
Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world.
Global Health
Global Ministries partners with United Methodist conferences and health boards to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide.
Evangelism and Church Revitalization
Global Ministries supports new churches and helps existing ones grow.
Missionaries
United Methodist missionaries serve in a variety of roles and placements, all with the goal of fulfilling the mission of The UMC.
Special Sunday Offerings
Special Sundays are designated each year to deepen the connection between the local church and global scale.
The Julian Way
The Julian Way offers targeted advocacy, specialized faith-based support and consulting for accessible environments.
Disability Ministries Committee
Committee of The United Methodist Church providng resources on theology and disability, support and advocacy.
SEEDS
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing scholarships and support to empower Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Christian leadership.
The Feast
A weekly worship service for those with special needs, their families and friends.
UM Sexual Ethics
UM Sexual Ethics exists as a resource to help put language to uncomfortable and inappropriate interactions and behaviors.
Vital Conversations Video Series
The Vital Conversations series consists of video resources and discussion guides designed to help congregations and church leaders address the realities of race and racism.
R-Squared
Find practical resources for church leaders seeking to engage and embrace cultural diversity and anti-racism.
Legislative Advocacy Priorities
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) advocates for policies rooted in the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, addressing key peace and justice issues worldwide. The 2025-2026 legislative priorities focus on four portfolio areas: Civil and Human Rights; Economic, Health, and Gender Justice; Environmental Justice; and Peace With Justice.
Church & Society Resource Guide 2025
Learn about who the UMC Church & Society is, what they do and how to access their resources for churches and congregants.
Peace with Justice Grants
Peace with Justice grants fund the efforts of local churches and partner agencies for the work of loving enemies, seeking justice and serving as peacemakers in resolving conflict.
Dandelion Marketplace
Dandelion Marketplace brings together a network of creators to provide reliably progressive spiritual formation resources for families and communities. Dandelion's ideal resource is inclusive, affirming, anti-racist, trauma-informed and open to varying pronouns for the divine.
QPR Institute Training
The Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. The […]
Youth FUSION Grants
Youth FUSION Grants empower four or more churches to unite in mission and ministry with youth. These grants supplement the work that is being done, as well as support outreach […]
UMC Children
Designed for children’s ministry leaders, UMC Children provides a foundation for leading children toward growth in faith, learning and spiritual maturity through lived-experience rather than simply content delivery. You’ll find […]
Resource Library for Youth and Children Workers
Find UMC-aligned recommendations for Bibles and curriculum, practical guides (like hiring practices and Safe Sanctuaries), and curated lists of books, podcasts, apps and training opportunities. Also included are resources for […]
Christian Camp and Conference Association
The Christian Camp and Conference Association is a national nonprofit network of member camps from across the United States. Every year, more than 5.5 million people are involved in the […]
Sacred Playgrounds
Camps are sacred playgrounds, where people explore their way to lives of lasting, difference-making faith. Together, we’re gathering the stories and stats that power outdoor ministries forward through effective organizations […]
Local Church Children, Youth and Vulnerable Persons Abuse Prevention and Protection Policy
This policy addresses the communal responsibility of our children, youth, and vulnerable persons at all local church events in the Horizon Texas Conference.
Sacred Roots
Sacred Roots offers at-home faith development tools for young families with children ages 0-3. Through curated Playlists of prayers, activities, podcasts, videos, music, games and more, parents and caregivers can […]
What Every Child Should Experience
What Every Child Should Experience – A Guide for Leaders and Teachers in United Methodist Congregations is a resource developed by Melanie C. Gordon through Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist […]
988 Lifeline
988Lifeline.org is the official website of the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offering free, confidential support 24/7 for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources. It connects individuals […]
Offer Hope Now
OfferHopeNow is a resource hub compiled by the Horizon Texas Conference, offering support for grief, mental wellness, crisis care and spiritual help — with tools, referrals and encouragement for those […]
Beyond Borders
As Human Relations Sunday approaches on January 19, bishops of the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church have united to release a pastoral letter, titled Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities. The letter addresses the pressing issue of immigration and calls upon United Methodists to reflect on their role in supporting migrant, immigrant and refugee communities.
