2026 UMVIM, SEJ Trainings
UMVIM is pleased to announce the following trainings have been scheduled for the upcoming new year. Please be sure to register or contact the training leader with any additional questions.
Team Leader Training- Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026, 6:00-7:30pm Central time
This four-week online [via Zoom] training is geared towards anyone who would like to lead volunteer teams on mission journeys and/or anyone who needs a refresher training. Participants must be present each week for 90 minutes. Click here to register.
Team Leader Training, Virginia Conference [Floris UMC] Jan 31 from 10am-3pm Eastern time
In person training for those in and around the Virginia Conference! Learn to be a mission team leader and UMVIM best practices, in addition to some great discussion about mission. We do this so that we can be God's agents of transformation in our community and around the world! Contact: Tim Wells, cyacard@comcast.net for details and registration.
Team Leader Training, Macon, GA, Centenary UMC, Feb 7th 9am-3pm Eastern time
In person training at Centenary UMC in Macon, GA. Click here for more info and registration.
Movies & Mission Workshop, “The Mission” [1986], March 15, 2pm Central time
Join UMVIM, SEJ for a discussion of the 1986 film “The Mission” to highlight the many themes surrounding mission and theology. Click here for info.
UMVIM is a non-profit under the umbrella United Methodist Church. Some trainings may have a cost associated with food, lodging, and materials. For some, an optional donation is requested but not required.
If you need the new UMVIM Team Leader Handbook, you can purchase an electronic or hard copy here to make sure you receive the materials in time. As always, if you have financial considerations that prevent you from attending a training or purchasing a handbook, please contact your UMVIM Jurisdictional Coordinator.
