The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Kansas West United Methodist Conference’s mission is to be a spiritually alive and growing network of communities of faith, fulfilling the call of Jesus Christ through ministries of education, witness and compassion.

The mission of Horizon United Methodist Center is to provide a natural setting for the church to make and strengthen disciples of Jesus Christ. Horizon United Methodist Center’s vision is to provide a setting in which children, youth and adults may be re-created through local church ministry, conference camping, continuing education and Horizon-programmed events.

Southwestern College is a private institution of higher education directed by a Board of Trustees and related historically and by covenant to the Kansas West Conference of The United Methodist Church. Founded in 1885, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

Kansas Wesleyan University was founded in 1886 and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The mission of Kansas Wesleyan University is to promote and integrate academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility.

Cokesbury is the retail division of The United Methodist Publishing House. The United Methodist Publishing House, founded in 1789, is a publisher and distributor to The United Methodist Church and the greater Christian community. At Cokesbury, our Mission is to provide quality resources and services that help people know God through Jesus Christ, love God, and choose to serve God and neighbor.

The United Methodist Publishing House is a publisher and distributor to Christian clergy and laity, with primary responsibilities for the publishing and distribution for The United Methodist Church. We operate under the direction and control of the thirty-eight-member Board of The United Methodist Publishing House. Thirty of the members are elected by the church’s five jurisdictional conferences, two are selected by the United Methodist Council of Bishops, and five are chosen by the Board itself.

The Upper Room® is a global ministry dedicated to supporting the spiritual formation of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. From its beginnings as a daily devotional guide, The Upper Room has grown to include publications, programs, prayer support, and other resources to help believers of all ages and denominations move to a deeper level of faith and service.