Web Ministry 100: "What is Web Ministry?” online course provides foundational information and theological basis for creating and maintaining Web ministry for your context. Web Ministry 100 is a pre-requisite for advanced Web Ministry courses. Click here for the course syllabus. Click here to see a feature of the course called “Weaving a Web.”
Audience
Anyone wishing to develop a web presence to support the ministry of a church, district, conference, or other organization.
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Upcoming Dates
February
2/29/2012 - 4/11/2012
Click here to pre-register.
Cost $49*
A list of upcoming course dates for planning purposes only.
July 7/05/2012 - 8/15/2012
Sept. 9/05/2012 - 10/10/2012
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Time
Six weeks. Students can expect to log about 20 total hours in the course. Students access the course anytime they want, 24/7.
Prerequisites
Ability to connect to the internet and navigate to specific websites. Ability to use computers and software programs to type, copy, & paste text; upload & download files.
Objectives
At the end of WM 100, you will be able to:
- Develop an online network of relationships to support your work in Web ministry.
- Define and use Web and Internet technology terms.
- Study and apply the biblical and theological principles for developing a Web ministry that are rooted in the traditions, ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church.
- Identify the ways people engage with Web and Internet technology on a daily basis and determine the implications and applications of these for Web ministry.
- Evaluate church websites to create a list of effective options for Web ministry.
- Research and experience several Web and Internet tools that can enable effective Web ministry.
- Develop a preliminary plan with a purpose and goals for establishing a Web ministry.
- Determine your next steps in the process of developing a Web ministry.
- Access resources, training and support through United Methodist Communications and its Web and Internet technology sites, forums and events.
CEUs
A certificate of completion and 1 SACEM CEU is awarded to those meeting the requirements.
Testimonials
“The abundance of resources was great. I am equipped with much more information and tools than I had before taking the courses.”
“I liked the way the class blended research, planning and assignments that actually helped me create a plan for my church’s Web ministry.”
“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.”
“The course flow did a superb job of thinking about the purpose of a web ministry before launching into the details. It was invaluable in helping to shape my thoughts about our overall communications plan.”
Facilitators
In addition to being a UMCom National Trainer (CMT-3) and consultant for the Communications Ministry Training Program, Bill Lawson is also WebServant of Memphis Conference UMC and Pastor of Briensburg & Mt. Carmel UM Parish in Kentucky. Bill brings his background in Educational and Business data and technology services to his service to Christ’s ministries. Visit his webpage at umcparish.net.
Jack Galbraith began website development before he retired. In addition to being a UMCom National Trainer (CMT-3), he is member of the New Mexico Conference Communications Advisory Team. He serves as the webmaster for both his local church and the international Clan Galbraith Association. At his church he is also the video and computer maintenance technician. He plays the bagpipes when he finds time, and rings handbells in the Music Ministry. He's also a Lay Delegate to the NM Annual Conference. Find him at www.fumcdeming.com.
Sample
Click here (PDF, 32 KB) for the course syllabus. Click here to see a feature of the course called “Weaving a Web.”
Cost
$49*
How to Register:
Pre-registration is required to participate in this course, and no participants will be admitted once the course begins. To pre-register, select the "Pre-register for this session" link under the course dates for which you wish to enroll. This link should direct you to the estore. Pre-registration ends the day before the course session begins.
* The fee requested for this course reflects only part of its development and production. The balance of the expense comes from the World Service dollars faithfully remitted by local churches and conferences across our United Methodist Connection.”
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