Schools of Christian Mission

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Schools of Christian Mission are an educational experience for United Methodist Women and others wishing to expand their concepts of mission in today’s world. They are held every year across the United States. The Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries provides a basic plan, recommends resources for study and trains leadership. A school committee in each conference is responsible for putting the plan into action.

Most schools provide separate sessions for adults, youth and children. Some schools are sponsored by the conference United Methodist Women and are planned for women only. Others are "cooperative" and are open to anyone wishing to register.

Schools last from 3 to 5 days. Many are Friday night through Sunday noon. They include classes around chosen study themes, worship, large group gatherings, eating together, meeting new people, sharing faith stories, singing, and other planned activities. Some conferences sponsor one-day sampler events to introduce the studies. Most schools are held during the summer, but there are a smattering of fall and winter schools across the country. Schools of Christian Mission are held in a variety of settings: hotels, church camps, college campuses, local churches.

For 1999, the three adult study themes will be The Bible: Authority and Interpretation, Humanity Comes of Age, and Mission in the 21st Century. There is a study guide written for youth for the The Bible: Authority and Interpretation.

Many who come once return. Schools of Christian Mission have been called

For more specific information on your school of mission, look in your conference newspaper.

Online Spiritual Growth Studies

Schools of Christian Mission resources are from:

The Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church
Women's Division E-mail
Women's Division Website
General Board of Global Ministries Website