Official United Methodist Program Calendar 2023

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• Social media – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube … What !!!! The use of social media to communicate and promote events has become the standard method of advertising. Find out how to make the best use of these online tools in your disaster response mission and work. This class is designed as a guide to how to use social media tools and tools to enhance engagement and increase engagement.

Official United Methodist Program Calendar 2023

District Disaster Response Coordination: Understand the various roles played by district disaster response coordinators in the Ministry of Disaster Response, as well as methods that can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of district coordinators. We will look at ways to improve the capacity of local disaster response facilitators to assist the Ministry in disaster response.

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• Overview: United Methodist Mission Volunteers help connect people with mission partners around the world, including in your own backyard. Join us to find out how it started, how it is changing to meet the needs of communities and churches across denominations, and how you can be a part of it!

Mission Raising – With so many organizations looking to donate, how can you create space for your mission project and team? Raising money can be awkward and awkward, even for great reasons … but it is not necessary. Find tips and tricks to raise money for your current and future missions and ministries. Find out the best practices from experienced fundraisers.

Youth Mission: Youth participation in missionary service is an important step in their spiritual formation and discipleship. Eddie Irwin, Director of Southern Central Jurisdiction, will talk about how the Youth Ministry is changing and the opportunities your youth have to serve their neighbors.

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• Cultural Awareness: Mission teams are always ready to serve in areas of need. How we communicate with those we serve and how we respect the culture in which we are immersed in different communities. We will discuss best practices for cross-cultural encounters in the field of missions.

• Connecting Justice and Disaster Response: Earth Conservation (EK) and UMCOR's Ministry of Disaster Response complement each other and provide opportunities for education, outreach and mission services. In this course, we will introduce participants to EarthKeepers Global Ministries and how EK can expand awareness of disaster response within the framework of theoretical and constructive justice.

Local Church Mission Plan: You are asked to serve on your Church Mission Committee. What does the mission committee do now? Find ways your entire church can share in the service and love of Christians as you get to know your neighbors and build relationships in your community and around the world. This is for new and existing mission committee members and others interested in participating in missions through local churches.

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Mental and emotional care in the event of a disaster: You have all your safety equipment ready and ready to help you survive. Did you forget something? Stop for a moment and remember the real reason we do what we do? We need to be "the presence of a comforting Christian in the storm." Join us as we learn how to stop and be guests in the homes of survivors as we uphold the high standards of Christian witness and trust placed in The United Methodist Church. . They will know that we are Christians because of our love.

Website and Guidelines: Tools for the Ministry to respond effectively to disasters. Designed specifically for Disaster Response Committee members, this workshop will help your conference improve internal relations on effective policies, plans and procedures for the Ministry. The presenter will focus on internal communication tools to assist councils in their DR ministries and provide examples of ministry manuals, websites and other tools that can help organize and communicate policies, plans, job descriptions, and more. To help the inside. Will share important information. Participants are encouraged to share what they have developed in their conferences, but those who do not have an existing system are encouraged to participate in the discussion.

Distinguish homelessness: Join us to identify the top three reasons why our neighbors are homeless and the problems that are often associated with or caused by this problem. We will study some real-world examples and find resources to make a difference in our community. Why did this happen? What can we do.

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Family preparedness and emergency kits: Disasters and emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. How are you and your family prepared for disaster or emergency? Join this course and find out the practical way to prepare, including what an emergency kit is and why you need it.

Mission Change: Many of us aspire to serve and help others through mission work. This course focuses on the transition from operational work to transformation mission that embraces the fullness of what is possible. We will talk about best practices and questions to help you guide your mission deeper.

Local Church Disaster Response Plan: Want to know the next steps to prepare your church for natural disasters? Join Angela Overstreet of UMCOR to discuss how your church can develop a comprehensive plan to be part of a community response, not just church assets.

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Conference and Regional Coordinators: This workshop is designed specifically for conference facilitators in 2019. We will review key job descriptions and hear how other conference facilitators in the jurisdiction are helping to connect and organize local churches for their mission trips.

Global Ministry Program – Learn about the programs offered by the official mission and disaster response organization for The United Methodist Church. Get up-to-date information on current priorities and how your local church and conference are utilizing resources and opportunities through the General Council of the World Ministries.

Neighbor Engagement Guidelines: UMCOR's recently updated curriculum provides the tools and information needed to guide congregations in the development of the Ministry of Disaster Response. Discover how Connecting Neighbors helps churches better prepare for emergencies for both their church and the surrounding community. Find the next step in organizing your church.

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• Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers: The Church works on volunteers! From childcare staff to volunteer missions, people share their gifts and hobbies to help whenever possible. Join Tommy Koontz from North Central Jurisdiction to discuss how to attract new volunteers and use existing ones.

Mission and NOMADS Volunteers: Most volunteers spend a week or more working with our mission partners around the world. But sometimes people tend to dedicate more time to volunteering. Join us to find out more about Mission Volunteers and NOMADS and the opportunities they provide for individuals and couples looking for volunteers for weeks or months at a time (or longer)!

Virtual Missions: Gather your team of week-long mission planners, learn, interact, and partner with project sites around the world – while never leaving home! Virtual missions allow more people to participate in the exchange mission experience. Find out how virtual missions evolved during epidemics and how they are now used by small groups, Bible studies, mission committee discussions, and people who want to connect with other Christians around. The world!

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