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UMCom Training Center The UMCom Training Center offers an array of face-to-face and online learning opportunities to the people of The United Methodist Church to keep them informed, inspired and engaged. What Is Web Ministry? “What Is Web Ministry?” is a free, self-directed, five-part online course designed to provide foundational information and the biblical and theological basis for developing a Web ministry for the local church. This course is the first in a series of new Web Ministry online courses scheduled to launch in February–May 2009. Together, the Web Ministry series of online courses will prepare you to create and maintain a dynamic Web ministry. This ongoing course opens January 7, 2009. To register, visit our Online Learning Center. Under "Web Ministry", select "What Is Web Ministry?". For more information about this online course, visit our Web Ministry website. Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving This online course about how to turn our connectional living as United Methodists into connectional giving that supports the shared ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church is a four-part exploration of why we give, the connectional nature of the church, the Apportioned and Designated funds of the church, and how you can make a difference in the world. The November 5-December 17, 2008 session is open for enrollment. To register, visit our Online Learning Center. Under "United Methodist Basics", select "Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving". You can register and access the current session throughout the course dates. The next session will be January 7, 2008-February 18, 2009. Click here if you would like to receive an email reminder when registration begins. Exploring General Conference This online course about how General Conference operates and how it can affect the lives of United Methodists everywhere is perfect for anyone attending General Conference, including communicators and delegates, and United Methodists interested in learning more about how the denomination makes decisions. Facilitated discussion forums are hosted throughout the course. The next session of the online course, with updates from General Conference 2008, will begin in February 2009. Click here if you would like to receive an email reminder when registration begins. United Methodism 101 online course Click here to learn more. This basic course is an online class designed for new United Methodists and anyone wanting to know more about the denomination, as well as long-time United Methodists who would like to check their basic knowledge of the Church. This completely online course takes about 4 hours to complete at the participant's leisure and includes many interactive features, including: discussion forums, quizzes, Flash animation, video and audio clips. The December 3, 2008-January 14, 2009 session is open for enrollment. To register, visit our Online Learning Center. Under "United Methodist Basics", select "United Methodism 101". You can register and access the current session throughout the course dates. The next session will be February 4-March 18, 2009. Click here if you would like to receive an email reminder when registration begins. Open Hearts Welcoming Training from Igniting Ministry The “Open Hearts Welcoming Training” online course explores the basics of the Advertising and Welcoming Ministry of The United Methodist Church. Start or improve advertising and welcoming ministries and help your church live the promise of “Open hearts, open minds, open doors” by participating in this e-learning opportunity. The next session will be January 21-March 4, 2009. Click here if you would like to receive an email reminder when registration begins. Web Ministry Overview: A Self-Directed Exploration Web Ministry Overview consists of four training modules with supporting guides and resources, with information from updating your church's online Find-A-Church listing to establishing a user-centered online ministry and web team. With this free, on-demand training, you register once and complete the training on your schedule. Pick up where you left off during interruptions. Return for additional modules as your schedule allows. To register, visit our Online Learning Center. Under "Web Ministry", select "Web Ministry Overview". You can register and access the online course at any time. Weaving a Web of Connections: Using Internet Technology for Effective Ministry Face-to-Face Training Click here to learn more. United Methodist Communications is pleased to announce this face-to-face training event that brings together local church, district, and conference staff, volunteers, and pastors to explore how to develop a Web ministry and use Internet technology effectively.
For more information about these training events, email us at training@umcom.org. Open Hearts Welcoming Training from Igniting Ministry The Igniting Ministry Team provides face-to-face training across the nation. Church participation leads to certification as a "Welcoming Congregation." The Igniting Ministry Team may be reached at 1-877-281-6535 or ignitingministry@umcom.org. For more information about available training sessions contact the Online Training Center at 1-888-278-4862 or training@umcom.org. The UMCom Training Center is powered by the Communications Ministry Group Updated: 01/06/2009 | Back to News and Resources | |
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