How to Start a New Missions Organization
WMU provides ongoing missions organizations for girls, women, and coed groups in all age levels. Each organization challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the Mission of God. This radical involvement happens as WMU in a church leads people to experience missions personally through ministry and witness, develop missions awareness, and support missions work through prayer and giving. WMU also provides an environment to nurture lifestyles that reflect commitment and obedience to the Great Commission.
Starting a New missions Organization in your church can be used as a tool for God to use to bring about changes in the hearts and lives inside and outside of your church. WMU of Texas in partnership with national WMU is able to assist new organizations by providing a basic set of curriculum at no cost for the first six months. If you are ready to start your organization today, please fill out the New Start Order Form (pdf) and mail or fax to:
WMU of Texas
Attn: New Start
333 N. Washington
Dallas, TX 75246
Fax: 214-828-5179
In addition to these free materials, churches with new organizations may purchase additional curricula, supplemental materials (ie. resource kits, picture sets, How To Involve… books and promotion kits) and other WMU products at a 20% discount for the first six months. To receive the Supplemental Resource Discount Order form, please call our office toll free at 1.888.968.6389.
New Start FAQs:
Q: What defines a “New Organization Start”?
A: WMU and age-level organizations are defined to be new organizations beginning for the first time in a church that either has never had that age-level organization/WMU leadership or has not had the organization/WMU leadership for at least two years.
Q: If I start a new organization this year can I start another one next year and receive free material for it?
A: Yes, it is available to any NEW start. A new start is an organization that is starting for the first time in a church or an organization that has not been active in a church for at least two years. For example, a church may have an active GA organization, but have had no Acteens for at least two years. The church is eligible to receive The Mag for the new Acteens organization.
Q: What materials do I need to order so we can get started?
A: Every leader must have the Leaders guide and if applicable, the students guide to get started. Please note that you can order additional “supplemental resources” such as; resource kits, picture sets, How To Involve… books and promotion kits with National WMU. If you are a new start you can get a 20% discount on these supplemental resources.
Q: What needs to be filled out on the New Start Order Form?
A: Please fill out how many books you are requesting on the line given according to your organization. Be sure to fill out the address, contact person, phone number. Please allow the state office to fill out the rest of the form thank you!
Q: How long does it take to receive my order?
A: Please allow 6-8 weeks to receive your shipment. This gives time for the state office to receive your order, have it signed by the Executive Director and then sent to National WMU for processing. If you have any additional questions please call us toll free at 1.888.968.6389.