Mission Interpreters

Division of Mission Outreach Michigan Conference UCC Southeast Area

Be a

Mission Interpreter!

Tell Your Story, Present workshops, Arrange for missionary visits,

Provide displays and Encourage ideas for mission events.

A Ministries and Mission Interpreter is a person who:

· Has a passion for learning about God’s mission

· Tells the story of Global Ministries in our churches, Regions and Conferences

· Motivates and trains others to be involved in global mission

· Links the interest of an individual or congregation with resources and opportunities

· Works within existing Region/Conference communication networks

· Builds and participates in the national MMI network

MMI, the Ministries and Mission Interpreters, are individuals passionate about mission and trained to convey the stories of mission and educate people in local churches about the work of mission around the world. MMIs represent their region (Disciples), conference (UCC) or constituency group. Currently there are fully trained and equipped MMIs actively interpreting in about two-thirds of our Conferences and Regions across the country.

The interpreters are the extended staff of Global Ministries, joining our partners in the US and across the world. The purpose is to create a ripple effect of raising awareness and passion for mission in the local church by training others to tell the stories and use our resources. The MMI group remains closely networked to each other through list serves, mailings, and regular communiqués. They are available to speak, present workshops, arrange for missionary visits, provide displays and encourage ideas for mission events.

If you would like to arrange for an MMI presence in your church or area, or would like to learn more about becoming an MMI yourself, contact Jan Aerie at aeriej@ucc.org

Contact Dan Steeves, DMA Mission Outreach to learn when the next training is scheduled at dsteeves7450@wowway.com or 313-268-9591.