Table of Contents
Introduction
About the Facilitators
Understanding and Serving the Poor and Homeless
Mission Team Leadership
Language and Culture
Registration
Download a PDF of the complete Fall 2008 Missioner School Brochure
A service of Outreach Ministry to equip and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ as compassionate servants to globally meet the physical and spiritual needs of others.
(Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at West Market Street United Methodist Church)
Outreach Ministry Team at WMS is growing and continuing to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ everyday. As we strive to nurture and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ, it is important that we properly equip all congregation members for both local and global service.
The Missioners School is one way for congregation members and other Methodists in the Greensboro District to prepare and equip to participate in different types of mission.
Courses are offered throughout the year and taught by leaders who have experience building structures, relationships and volunteerism. The nature of each course determines if it is a one day seminar, a regular weekly session, or a hands-on learning experience. Some courses have a nominal fee which is indicated in the description.
For further information, contact Elizabeth Montgomery at 275-4587, ext. 16 or at emontgomery@wmsumc.org.
About the Facilitators
Max Kern - Max has led numerous mission teams locally and globally. He is a builder and the Mission Chair for Oak Ridge United Methodist Church.
Myla Erwin - Myla is working on the Homelessness Initiative for the Family Service of the Piedmont, which is part of the “Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness” in Greensboro.
Dan Hodgin - Dan has been feeding the homeless and going into seven camps for 3 years. He is a retired High Point policeman.
Elizabeth Montgomery - Elizabeth is currently the Outreach Coordinator for Outreach Ministry here at WMSUMC. She brings 15 years of experience leading volunteer events, ministries and programs in faith-based organizations, churches and the community.
Stacy Rice
- Stacy is fluent in Spanish and is currently a Spanish teacher. She
makes learning Spanish fun and has a heart for missions.
Lynn Wells - Lynn is the Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for
Humanity. Her many years of volunteer leadership include being the
Volunteer Coordinator for Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Understanding and Serving the Poor and Homeless
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HOPE Information and Training Do you want to “do something” about homelessness? Learn about the “Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness” in Greensboro and work on the problem in a Christ-centered way. Your HOPE team can make a difference in the lives of people transitioning from homelessness to having a place to call home. Date: Monday, Sept. 8th |
Mission Team Leadership
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Disaster Response Is God calling you to help those who have suffered an unspeakable natural disaster, like Hurricane Katrina? This course is your next step to serve on a Disaster Response Team. Learn the basics of being on an emergency response mission team in the event of a natural disaster. This updated training, under the new Homeland Security Guidelines, will certify participants to be on future disaster response teams. Lunch served. Date: Saturday, Oct. 18th |
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Mission Team Leadership ($20)
Have your prior mission experiences led you to consider leading a mission team? Learn how to prepare yourself and your team for missions anywhere. Tips and insights will be offered on leading a team, and team follow-up in Christ-centered and kingdom building ways. Includes a complete Team Leader Manual and CD with forms and templates. Date: Saturday, Sept. 27th |
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Volunteer Leadership Do you feel called to coordinate and lead volunteers in ministry? Is the only thing holding you back a resource to get you started? This training course is designed to empower volunteer leadership to lead with creativity, recruit and retain others to the ministry , and handle inevitable challenges that occur when groups work together. Dates: Sunday, Sept. 28th |
Language and Culture
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Beginning Spanish
Is not knowing Spanish holding you back from mission in Spanish-speaking countries? This course is a fun way to learn basic Spanish skills for greeting others, working on construction projects, working with VBS, and sharing your faith. Dates: Mondays, beginning Sept.15th |
Registration
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Registration
You are encouraged to register via email. Please send email to Elizabeth Montgomery at West Market Street United Methodist Church (emontgomery@wmsumc.org). In the body of the email, please include your name, address, phone #, and email address, as well as the course or courses that you would like to register for. Additionally, you can fill out the registration form (PDF) and mail or fax it to West Market Street UMC to the attention of "Missioners School Registration". Fax: 336.275.4589 Mailing address: 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 |