The United Methodist Communications and News – Tuesday, 7 January 2014 Online Training Dates: January 22 - March 5

The United Methodist Communications and News – Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Online Training Dates: January 22 - March 5

Registration open through Monday, January 20

New Course Dates: January 22 - March 5

•    United Methodism 101

•    Communicating Faith in the 21st Century

•    Tools for Increasing Your Church’s Vitality

•    Welcoming Ministry 100

•    Web Ministry 100: What Is Web Ministry?

•    Moodle 100 - Basic Training

Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes six weeks of instruction. A facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums.

A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full or after January 20.

Lifelong United Methodist?

New to United Methodism?

United Methodism 101 is designed for new church members and anyone else wanting to know more about our:

•    History

•    Structure

•    Beliefs

•    Ministries

•    Challenges

You may be surprised at all there is to discover about our denomination.

About the Course

The course includes four web-based lessons, each with many interactive features. Lessons take about 30 minutes to complete. Course preview.

Cost: $9.99    Preview    Register

Credit: Upon successful completion, learners are awarded .5 ALLLM CEU.

Offline Option: You also may order United Methodism 101 CD (KIT). The same interactive course blends audio, video and written materials into a fast-moving learning experience. This kit is ideal for groups. Each kit includes five identical CDs and one leader's guide. Additional CDs may be purchased.

Register for Communicating Faith in the 21st Century

Cost: $29   Syllabus   Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

The goal of this online course is to expand each participant’s knowledge and skills to communicate faith in the 21st century using current and emerging communications tools.

Communicating Faith in the 21st Century

•    Explain the importance of telling stories of faith and sharing individual messages.

•    Craft and share personal stories of faith.

•    Through stories and testimonies across the connection, receive practical, proven ideas for engaging your community and the world.

•    Use and participate in specific tools, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Blog.

•    Reach out to the local community

Tools for Increasing Your Church’s Vitality

•    This course was designed specifically for pastors to provide you with tools to take your congregation to increased vitality.

•    By presenting the five fruitful behaviors of vital congregations, you discover how to put these behaviors into practice.

•    This course helps you develop an actionable vital plan for your congregation.

•    Through hearing stories and testimonies from across the connection, you receive practical, proven ideas for engaging your community and the world.

•    Consultations with a vital coach guide your process and offer feedback, encouragement and answers.

Cost: $49    Syllabus    Register

Credit: 2 ALLLM CEU

Whether you’re a new pastor, or a seasoned elder, you want your church to be the hope of the neighborhood and a vital part of your community. Set a new direction for your congregation with Tools for Increasing Your Church’s Vitality, based on Jorge Acevedo’s best-selling book Vital: Churches Changing Communities and the World.

Register for Our Online Welcoming Course Now

Cost: $29    Syllabus    Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

One participant said, “It was great to share ideas with others, see their successes and struggles. The class helped me define where our needs are and ways to proceed from here.”

Welcoming Ministry 100

•    Learn to be a welcoming, hospitable congregation.

•    Identify and enlist congregants for your church’s welcoming ministry.

•    Assess what your church does well in welcoming — as well as areas for improvement.

•    Identify what your church is known for.

•    Reach out to the local community.

Web Ministry 100: What Is Web Ministry?

•    Develop an online network of relationships to support your work in web ministry.

•    Define and use web and internet technology terms.

•    Apply the biblical and theological principles for developing a web ministry. These are rooted in the traditions, ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church.

•    Identify ways people engage with web and internet technology on a daily basis. Determine the implications and applications of these for web ministry.

Cost: $49    Syllabus    Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

One participant said, "The user-centered design steps really helped me to focus my energies in an organized manner. I also benefited a lot from the section on John Wesley and the theological basis for ministry.”

Moodle 100 - Basic Training

•    Facilitate real-time chats with your congregation

•    Conduct a poll among your congregation

•    Send surveys and questionnaires

•    Share resources and files

•    Create a discussion forum

Cost: $89    Syllabus    Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

Learn more about Moodle

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