UM Communications Online Classes - Registration through Jan 20

1/10/2015

Online Training Dates: Jan 21- Mar 4

Registration open through Tuesday, January 20

New Course Dates: January 21 - March 4

Communicating Faith in the 21st Century

Connectional Giving

Moodle 100: Basic Training

United Methodism 101

Welcoming Ministry 100

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.

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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

Cost: $0 | Syllabus | Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

You’ll learn how to be a “missional storyteller”—describing the difference the church makes in the world and how giving impacts that. You’ll also understand how to “make the ask” in your congregation.

Turning Connectional Giving into Connectional Living

Become a missional storyteller — describing the differences the church makes in the world and how giving makes that possible.

Learn what the apportioned and designated funds are — and the difference between them.

“Make the ask” in your congregation.

Cost: $119 | Syllabus | Register

Credit: 1 ALLLM CEU

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: $9.99 | Preview | Register

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

Offline Option: You also may orderUnited 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.

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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.

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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.

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UM Communications Online Classes - Registration through Jan 20

UM Communications Online Classes - Registration through Jan 20

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