Available Upon Request

VIM Training prepares us to have a positive impact in mission whether it is a few hours or weeks; local, national, or global. It is open to those who have led teams and those who have never served on a project. Taking this training does not require you to lead a trip but equips you for service.

Topics covered include: Best Practices, Cultural Awareness, Health & Safety, Team Orientations, Useful Forms, Insurance and Fundraising.

Contact Michelle Schwartzman, VIM Coordinator with any questions vim@susumc.org

Michelle Schwartzman, VIM Coordinator is offering to facilitate a 6 week study, “When Helping Hurts: The Small Group Experience” for your church group. This is based on Steve Corbett and Brain Fikkert’s book of the same name. If your church group, missions, Sunday School or other group would like to set up a study, contact Michelle at vim@susumc.org

This will be offered virtually using ZOOM until further notice.

Podcast with Author, Brian Fikkert, "When Helping Hurts"

Facilitated by Susquehanna Conference Volunteers in Mission Coordinator, Michelle Schwartzman and Grace Lemoyne Pastor, Jason Schwartzman

Racism is not a problem that is restricted to "bad people".  Join us on ZOOM for a 6-session journey as we discuss Robin DiAngelo's New York Times Best Seller "White Fragility".  We will examine how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.

If you would like to schedule this 6 week study for your group Contact Michelle at vim@susumc.org as this study will be offered by request.

If you are interested in leading this study and would like our outlines/resources for the sessions, please contact Michelle at vim@susumc.org.