Packets of resources for your annual conference are coming your way from UMCom. The Igniting Ministry team will be on the road, too, in Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, and Iowa. If we can help your annual conference, please email us!

IDEA: Use the DVD of TV commercials as a presentation loop at your display.

FALL FLIGHT will air "Gift." Don't forget September is also Open House Month.

Now Free - Mark May 14
The "Open Hearts" Welcoming online course (IM001) is designed to help church leaders understand the motivation and research behind the unprecedented national advertising of the denomination. Explore the importance of developing a welcoming lifestyle – in your life and in your church. Create an action plan to help build welcoming into your congregation’s culture as you invite your community through targeted advertising.

There are four modules, which should each take an hour or so to complete. You work at your own pace, at your convenience – 24/7 with four weeks of helpful online discussions. Cost is free, rewards are priceless.      MORE