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Representatives from various organizations at the annual gathering of the Institute for Multicultural Ministry
Photo: Courtesy of Üllas Tankler
Founded in 2019 to respond to the growing number of international and multicultural churches worldwide, the Institute for Multicultural Ministry (IMM) helps church leaders better understand their culture and the cultures of others to best serve their diverse congregations and ministries.
Through theological and intercultural competency training, IMM equips church leaders to build strong relationships with those from a variety of Christian traditions or those crossing significant cultural boundaries, like migrants and refugees.
The annual weeklong program is held in Stuttgart, Germany, in partnership with the United Methodist Seminary in Reutlingen. Students receive training in theology, mission, social justice, patterns of migration and more. Students worship together and visit churches engaging in ministry with migrants and ethnic minorities. At the end, participants form small groups to keep learning and supporting one another.
Pastors and lay leaders of multicultural churches in Europe can apply. The program is designed to be small, with only 15 people accepted for each gathering. Most students are Methodist, but leaders from other Christian denominations are welcome. Pastors need a letter from their ministry supervisor. Lay leaders need support from their pastor or church leader.
When:
September 8-15, 2025
September 15-22, 2026
Where:
Stuttgart, Germany
Deadline:
January 31 before each September session
Cost:
€1,000
Registration includes all meals, local transportation and round-trip travel within Europe.
Reduced fees are available for participants nominated by one of the partnering churches.
To learn more or to begin the registration process, contact imm@umcmission.org.
The IMM is a collaborative ministry of the following church denominations and organizations:
Oversight is provided by an Advisory Board comprising representatives of partner organizations.
