What is a Ministries and Mission Interpreter?

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 listserves, mailings, and regular communiques. 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 or Bob Shebeck at bshebeck@dom.disciples.org 

For a list of trained Mission Interpreters, e-mail bshebeck@dom.disciples.org

Upcoming Training Events

¡Missionworks! October 2, 2008 All friends and members of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are invited to the fourth biennial ¡Missionworks! event which blends global culture, learning and fun for growing mission awareness.