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

MMI Training in Claremont, CA October 31, 2009 Hosted by the Global Ministries Committee of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Pacific Southwest Region and the Southern California Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ  Ministries and Mission Interpreters (MMI) Training, October 2009 October 9, 2009 The training will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm Friday, October 9 and conclude after worship by noon on Sunday, October 11.