Embracing Diversity

Congregational and Community Development in a Multicultural World

Community Development for All People Training Center

October 26 - 28 2013

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Take your ministry to the next level! Explore effective ways to embrace diversity. Utilize best practices. Strengthen the Body of Christ inside the sanctuary, and outside the church walls.

Collaborative Sponsors
General Board of Global Ministries United Methodist Church For All People Community Development For All People United Methodist Community Ministries Ministry With The Poor Focus Area

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What You Will Learn

Create a congregation that is truly diverse Use worship that is diverse and welcoming
to strengthen community

Launch outreach programs that build

on the assets of people to improve low income communties where they live and sustain ministries

Engage a base of partners that can support Maintain your spiritual center

Why Is Diversity Important?

Embracing diversity is the gateway to making disciples in the 21st century. By 2042 the United States will become a marvelous mix of ethnic groups. Now is the perfect time to develop your expertise to engage in ministry with people from different cultural and economic backgrounds, especially those who are poor and marginalized.

Who Should Come?

Anyone who is looking to take the next step in reaching out to a community that is different from the people who sit in the pews on Sunday. If you are already engaged in multi-cultural, mulit-class ministry and desire to grow deeper or wider this conference will challenge and enrich your life.

Key Note Speaker

Making Disciples for the Transformation of a Multicultural World Bishop Gregory Palmer, Resident Bishop of the West Ohio Conference

Plenaries
Embracing Diversity at the United Methodist Church for All People, Donita Harris, Karen Cook and John Edgar Creating a dynamic and diverse faith community: the importance of becoming a front porch to the Kingdom of God Learn Global-Act Local, George Howard Best practices from around the globe that highlights key components of inclusive congregational and community development.

Presenters
Sharon Allen, Director of the United Methodist Free Store in Columbus, Ohio Karen Brantley, Director Hispanic/Latino Ministries for the West Ohio Conference Karen Cook, Director of training and associate pastor at Community Development for All People David Cofer, Managing Director of Community Development for All People Rev. Nora Colmenares, Assistant General Secretary of Congregational Development and Racial Ethnic Ministries, General Board of Global Ministries Rev. John Edgar, Founding Pastor of the United Methodist Church for All People and Executive Director of Community Development for All People Donita Harris, Lay Pastor of the United Methodist Church and Chief Financial Officer of Community Development for All People Katelin Hansen, Director of music at the Church for All People George Howard, Deputy General Secretary of the Mission and Evangelism unit of the General Board of Global Ministry. Former Board Chair for Community Development for All People Mary Ellen Kris, Ministry With The Poor Consultant, Office of the General Secretary, General Board of Global Ministries Margaret Madison, General Board Of Global Ministry, Church and Community Worker for Affordable Housing at Community Development For All People Bill Mefford, Director of Civil and Human Rights, General Board of Church and Society Angela Mingo, Director of Community Relations, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sue Wolfe, United Methodist Deaconess at Church for All People and Coordinator of the Healthy Eating and Living initiative (HEAL)

Workshop
Learn Global-Act Local, George Howard, Best practices from around the globe that highlights key components of inclusive congregational and community development. Whats WITH Got To Do With It? Mary Ellen Kris, Examine attitudes and practices that exemplify ministry with the poor. Multi-Cultural Congregations Nora Colmenares, Discover best practices to become a multicultural, multiclass congregation. Reaching Out and Building Relationships Karen Cook, Receive practical insights on facilitating community creation within diverse groups. Asset-Based Development in a Divine Economy of Abundance John Edgar, Learn key principles of asset based community development from the various ministries flourishing at Community Development for All People. Developing a Free Store Sharon Allen and Selena Jackson, Learn how to launch and grow a Free Store that brings diverse people together in your community. Volunteer Mission Experiences Margaret Madison, Learn how to host a memorable Volunteers In Mission (VIM) experience. Create relationships that will be ongoing. Multi-Cultural Worship Katelin Hansen, Develop tried and true strategies to strengthen and expand your vision and practice of worship. Health and Wellness Ministries Sue Wolfe, Learn how to form a church health ministry that encourages healthy lifestyles. Staying Centered in the Midst of Chaos Donita Harris, Strategies for leaders to maintain their equilibrium in the midst of conflicting cultural norms and change. Anchor Institutions and Community Development Angela Mingo and John Edgar, Learn how to form strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with hospitals, universities and other major organizations in your community. Welcoming My Neighbor Karen Brantley, Learn about Hispanic ministry and multi-ethnic, and multi-economic contexts. Outcomes, orientation, and measurements of the heart and head David Cofer, Qualitative and quantitative measurements which tell the story for grant applications and reports. Community Development and Advocacy Bill Mefford, How community development is the foundation for effective advocacy.

Overview
Sat Oct 26 Registration & Community Tours: 12:30 3:00 p.m Key Note Address & Workshops: 3:00 p.m. Community Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Accommodations
HOTEL: A block of rooms has been reserved under the name of Church for All People at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 650 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 614-228-6511. HOTEL: Holiday Inn 175 East Town St. Columbus, OH 43215, (614)221-3281.

Sun Oct 27 Community Breakfast: 8:30 p.m. More information at www.4allpeople.org. Please contact Worship & Christian Living Groups CD4AP at 614-445-7342 or email office@4allpeople.net. Lunch on your own Afternoon Workshops, Dinner & Community Music 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. Mon Oct 28 Workshops & Plenaries 8:45 4:00 (lunch provided)

Registration
Register online -orPlease call Community Development For All People at: 614-445-7342 Registration: $170.00 Cost covers all materials, tour of the community, dinner on Saturday and Sunday, breakfast on Sunday, lunch on Monday. As well as the community music performance on Sunday evening. Discounted registration available for: $160.00, until August 15, 2013. For scholarship information, visit: www.4allpeople.org