The first of five leadership training events took place August 22-23 at Salem United Brethren Church in Chambersburg, Pa. The sessions focused on developing effective short-term mission teams and covered the nuts and bolts of putting it all together like a pro.

Here are a few comments from those who attended:

• "Everyone, whether a team leader or not, needs to attend one of these training events. Anyone can benefit from the information and can use a lot of it in their home lives and on the mission field."
• "The team building activities were fantastic and relevant to team preparation."
• "The Seven-Step Process will help us bring the church along for the trip--something we have not been able to do."
• "I understand Global Ministries better and see how helpful they're willing to be in the process of planning, preparation, and supporting throughout."

Additional training events will be held:

September 12-13: Emmanuel Community Church (Fort Wayne, Ind.).
October 3-4: Crossroads UB Church (Charlotte, Mich.)
November 14-15: Lancaster UB Church (Lancaster, Ohio)

You can register online. The cost for the two-day event is $60.

Posted on August 27, 2008 4:35 PM