United Methodist Rural Advocates

The UMRA understands the varied needs of rural communities and their churches, and seeks to provide advocacy, education and support for the fulfillment of Christ's ministry to all God's people in rural communities. Whether your church is urban or rural, large or small, you are invited to join us in ministry with rural people.

The UMRA advocates both at General Conference and Annual Conferences to bring changes that enable churches to better minister in their communities, provides education for rural church leaders and supports lay and clergy church leaders in personal growth and ministry.