UMCom Webinar: Communicating pastoral change with your church and community (July 2026)

Here's a YouTube description for the webinar recording: Communicating Pastoral Change With Your Church and Community: Pastoral transitions are some of the most sensitive moments in a congregation's life. In this webinar, our panelists share practical guidance on how to communicate change with clarity, care, and confidence, both within your church and out in your community. Featuring: Sybil Davidson, UMCom Agency Partnerships and US Annual Conferences Lead Rev. Dr. Jefferson M. Furtado, Hilldale UMC Kristen Sudduth, Chief Administrative Officer, Smyrna First UMC Topics covered include: How to time and sequence communication during a pastoral change Messaging tips for reassuring your congregation and community Ways to use social media and digital channels during a transition Common pitfalls to avoid when announcing a change in leadership For more resources on church communications, visit www.resourceumc.org/mycom. #UnitedMethodist #ChurchCommunications #MyCom #PastoralTransition