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KEEPING OUR HEARTS, MINDS, AND DOORS ALWAYS OPEN
When newcomers respond to our advertising
messages, they especially check out the people. The
real test of our advertising is what happens when
seekers encounter “The people of The United Methodist
Church.” That’s why training is one of the five key
components of Igniting Ministry.
To make the benefits of The United
Methodist Church real, our people have to LIVE the
promise of “Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors.”
Igniting Ministry training is available
through an online course, national events, or local
events.
IGNITING MINISTRY TRAINING
ONLINE
We've put a fresh spin on welcoming
training. "Open
Hearts Welcoming Training" is a highly interactive
course includes quizzes, discussion areas, and more.
Check it out!
NATIONAL TRAINING EVENTS
Sponsored by United Methodist Communications, staffed by Igniting Ministry, and
hosted by annual conferences, these events take place in each of the five
jurisdictions of the church.
Each event offers three training tracks at the same time. Choose
one or bring a team and cover all three:
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Starting Out: Basic Welcoming Training
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Moving On: Advanced Welcoming Skills
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Living Up: Creating a Unique Identity
If you’re new to Igniting Ministry,
or if you’ve been involved since the beginning, there
is something valuable for you at a national Igniting
Ministry training event.
LOCAL TRAINING
Igniting Ministry trainers from across
the country are available to come to your conference,
district or church to help your congregation learn
about Igniting Ministry and develop a church lifestyle
of welcoming. Although United Methodist Communications
does not sponsor these local events, we can help you
locate a trainer for your event.
FIND A TRAINER
If you'd like to host a local training
event with trainers from your area or you want more
information, call us at (877) 281-6535 or email the
training office at
IMtraining@umcom.org.
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