How do we really welcome others into our lives and our congregation? What helps does the Bible offer to help us understand hospitality? How can we help our congregation view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ. This seven-session video based curriculum invites us to look beyond the 30-second television commercials produced by the United Methodist Church. Each session is comprised of a biblical study, discussion question, video segments, and practice lessons.
Seven Sessions are:
1. What is Welcoming?;
2. Classifieds: "Trying To Fill the Hole in the Soul";
3. Good Works: "Putting Faith Into Action";
4. Diversity: "Understanding What Unites Us";
5. Breaking News: "Coping With the Unexpected";
6. Rain: "Seeing God in the Everyday";
7. Love Letters: "Mending a Lost Relationship"
Recommended companion for this study: Igniting Ministry Planning Kit.

This seven-session small-group video series is for all local congregations wanting to go beyond the 30-second length of the national television commercials to explore what may block our ability to welcome others. This group resource is designed for any congregation wanting to sharpen its welcoming skills. The seven study sessions are built on the themes of the United Methodist national television advertising campaign, which explores a basic principle. Each session explores how individuals or a small group can assist a congregation to view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ.
Session 1. What Is Welcoming?
Session 2. Classifieds: Trying To Fill the Hole in the Soul; Session 3. Good Works: Putting Faith Into Action;
Session 4. Diversity: Understanding What Unites Us;
Session 5. Breaking News: Coping with the Unexpected;
Session 6. Rain: Seeing God in the Everyday;
Session 7. Love Letters: Mending a Lost Relationship
(7-10min/ session)
Recommended companion for this study: Igniting Ministry Planning Kit.

Vol. 4 of 4:
This volume presents the United Methodist Church as a place for all generations to learn and grow in their relationship with God.
Kit includes
·DVD-ROM with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Vol. 4 of 4:
This volume presents the United Methodist Church as a place for all generations to learn and grow in their relationship with God.
Kit includes
·VHS tape with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Expression Packages are collections of themed resources. Each is designed to help churches implement local marketing plans and leverage the impact of the UMC national advertising program. The packages explore specific themes and come with a guide for understanding their biblical foundation. These self-contained kits provides content for understanding and implementing the message, training the congregation, and supplying the files that vendors need to customize and place the media. Kits include worship, teaching and advertising resources and community service ideas. All are reusable, professional-quality graphics designed for the local church.

This DVD gives us overview of the igniting ministry that launched in 2001 and helps churches learn more about the denomination's advertising resources - and how to keep our hearts, minds and doors always open.
The DVD contains:
Pass It On (3min) & Overview (14min)

Vol. 3 of 3:
This volume encourages people to "believe again" in the power of prayer as they explore that discipline of faith.
Kit includes
·VHS tape with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Vol. 3 of 3:
This volume encourages people to "believe again" in the power of prayer as they explore that discipline of faith.
Kit includes
·DVD-ROM with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Vol. 2 of 2:
This volume encourages people to share their gifts through the United Methodist Church touching others' lives and getting blessings in return.
Kit includes
·DVD-ROM with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Vol. 2 of 2:
This volume encourages people to share their gifts through the United Methodist Church touching others' lives and getting blessings in return.
Kit includes
·VHS tape with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.