Native American Ministries Sunday was created in 1988 to develop and strengthen Native American ministries. United Methodism boasts 157 Native American congregations, and 53 of the 56 annual conferences have a Committee on Native American Ministries who resources, educates constituents about Native ministries, and distributes the annual conference Native American Ministries Sunday offering to Native ministries. Gifts to the Native American Ministries Sunday offering also provide scholarships for Native American seminarians who will pastor and lead the church. To give to this offering, include with your regular giving, use the special envelope on April 18th, or donate through EasyTithe.