United Methodist Communications Training offers affordable online courses, with professional instruction available on YOUR time. We provide instruction on how to engage church members and seekers in your community, reach out beyond the church’s walls, and share God’s love through the latest digital tools. The training courses offered here generally take 1-2 hours to complete, however the application and implementation of the course content and your new skills will likely require more time.
Also, check out the learning bundles we offer. The learning bundles offer three unique courses focused on a central theme of communication to help you chart a plan to meet your congregation’s communication needs.
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Churches must find effective ways to communicate about giving if they wish to have fruitful ministries that make a difference. This training will give you the tools you need to show why we give and how to give to the ongoing work of the church through online platforms.
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Technology offers churches new ways to provide meaningful worship experiences to people. This training will help you get a remote worship service started and give you tips for improving your remote worship.
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The Video Editing for Churches course will help you learn how to use editing tools like Adobe Rush and iMovie to create videos your members, newcomers, and others will want to see.
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How can church leaders stay on top of emerging trends in communication technology? These bite-sized trainings will help you learn how to use innovative communication tools for your church.
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Welcome to the Communicator’s Toolkit. In this course, learn how to address common issues, jumpstart a communication plan, and watch inspiring videos from a church communicator.
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The Connection through Communication learning bundle is a guide to developing a communication strategy that speaks to leaders, members, and seekers.
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Welcome to Digital Media for Ministry. In this course, we will examine the best ways to reach people in your community and the world using digital media.
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Social media allows your church to post photos and videos, online devotions, announcements about upcoming events, and much more. Learn the best practices for using popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Welcoming Ministry will help you maximize your gifts and resources to make your congregation more welcoming to visitors and members.
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Developing an internal church communication plan is vital to consistent messaging, managing change, and maximizing interactions with church members.
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Using a focused approach, this course helps you zero in on the engagement, design, and launching of a successful church website. You will also learn about creating great content for both visitors and members.
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Start the journey to more effectively share your church’s story and identity with the community through a comprehensive church marketing plan.
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Introducing a new training opportunity from United Methodist Communications. Whiteboard videos deliver important information in a captivating way.
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Exploring General Conference online course will give you the basic information you need to understand the importance and function of General Conference.
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