Virginia Conference Media Center Offers Igniting Ministry Resources
The Virginia “Beyond 30 Seconds – Developing a Welcoming Congregation” - ID# 3258, 50 minutes. A seven-session video curriculum for small groups incorporating Igniting Ministry themes to help us to see the United Methodist Church through newcomers’ eyes, “Beyond 30 Seconds” invites us to look beyond the 30-second television commercials produced for The United Methodist Church to become people who truly understand and welcome newcomers. Each session’s biblical study, discussion questions, video segments, “Life Lessons” and “Field Assignments” put lessons into practice and set the tone for the entire congregation. “Journey, Expression Package 01” - ID# 3259. This package includes materials to help churches implement local marketing plans using the United Methodist advertising for “The Journey.” It explores how our individual spiritual paths bring us together as we encounter Christ through one another. Includes a DVD with the TV spot and other video resources; a CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community; and a book which shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD. “The Gift – Expression Package 02” - ID# 3260. “The Gift” encourages people to share their gifts through The United Methodist Church, touching others’ lives and getting blessings in return. It includes a DVD with the TV spot and other video resources; a CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community; and a book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD. “Prayer – Expression Package 03” - ID# 3261. “Prayer” encourages people to “believe again” in the power of prayer as they explore that discipline of faith. It includes a DVD with the TV spot and other video resources; a CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community; and a book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD. “Faith – Expression Package 04” - ID# 3262. “Faith” presents The United Methodist Church as a place for all generations to learn and grow in their relationship with GOD. It includes a DVD with the TV spot and other video resources; a CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community; and a book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD. “Living Our Promise – Trainer’s Toolbox” - ID# 5065. Living Our Promise of "open hearts, open minds, open doors" requires constant effort and attention. Help your congregation embrace the idea of welcoming as a lifestyle with these 12, ready-made training sessions. From an overview of Igniting Ministry, to a worship service that teaches welcoming, to a session that helps your congregation through transition and change, this toolbox offers step-by-step suggestions to enhance your church’s welcoming ministry. Each Toolbox contains a Trainer's Guide, which offers step-by-step instructions for leading the training including suggested audiences for each session. The session outlines indicate what equipment and supplies to prepare, what handouts to use, what video clips to show, and what questions to ask the participants, while allowing trainers to add a local flair or perspective to the presentations It also contains a CD-ROM and other resources. Organized by session, the CD includes files for use on Mac or PC. Also included is a DVD with video clips that illustrate the session’s key points. Times of videos vary. Segments are from 60 seconds to 10 minutes. The |