Training Initiatives

UM Church for All People emerged from the UM Free Store volunteers and customers desire for a worshiping community. Cross class, cross cultural immersion is at the heart of learning for all who participate in the church, ministries and training opportunities.

In 2008, the General Conference of the United Methodist church adopted Four Areas of Focus for the Church. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor, New Places for New People, Improving Health Globally, and Developing Principled Christian Leaders. All four areas are illustrated by this dynamic church of 200 members.

Learning opportunities are available to see what is transferrable from the UM Church for All People and its sister organization, Community Development for All People to your church and community. Certified Coaches are available to assist leaders after the training to apply learnings in their home setting.

2011 Opportunities

Working and Worshiping Together: Next Steps in Engaging in Ministry With the Poor: 4:00 PM OCTOBER 29, 2011 to Noon on NOVEMBER 1, 2011

This experientially-based seminar will include direct interactions with the wide variety of people who worship at the Church for All People, and representatives of the thousands who participate in the outreach ministries. This action reflection approach begins Saturday afternoon, includes Sunday worship, plus several opportunities to engage the community in discussions and common meals.

Presentations, workshops and the ministry practicum are designed to address your next steps to develop intentional relationships with those on the margins, developing a multi-cultural, multi-class faith community and transform the community in which you serve.

WHY ATTEND?

Take your ministry to the next step by immersing your-self in an experiential learning situation with others who are exploring ministry with people different from themselves. Come to a place which is learning how to share insights around starting a new community out of direct service to, for and with those on the margins.
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WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING?
THOSE WHO DESIRE TO:

Engage more effectively in ministry with poor and marginalized people in their community.
Start a worship service or congregation which is multicultural and or multiclass..
Identify and leverage their assets for community transformation.
Explore the dynamics, joys and stresses of multi-cultural ministry and community.
Take their ministry to the next level..

SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:

Interaction with a wide variety of people from the community.
Best practices for offering radical hospitality to people who are different from oneself.
Worship and music which are shaped by and cele-brate the unity in the midst of diversity.
Insights from high quality ministries which au-thentically engage in ministry with people on the margins.

Download the Brochure Here.

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House of Hospitality - As Available

Three day to week long immersion retreats for one to four people are available at an urban retreat house. A place where inner and outer work come together. These can be self directed or guided experiences including :

volunteering in the community garden, free store, housing rehabilitation and other areas
Spiritual reflection through journaling, prayer, guidance of a Spiritual Director
Meals with South Side residents living in poverty.
Conversation with staff, volunteers, and residents

To design your retreat or for more information contact Donita Harris at DHarris@4allpeople.net or call 614-445-7342.

January 2012 Being with the Poor

One of five courses leading to a Certification on Engaging in Ministry with the Poor.

Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) will offer this pilot.

This class provides students opportunities to enhance their affinity for ministry with the poor. As they study the difference between middle- an low-income persons, students will be encouraged to develop approaches that bridge those differences and create positive connections.

Congregations and Communities as Partners in Ministry with the Poor – Second class in partnership with MTSO. (July 25-29, 2011)

To register for either of these courses, email Admissions (admit@mtso.edu or contact April Casperson (acasperson@mtso.edu), Director of Admissions MTSO