There are over 50,000 Hispanics in the state of Mississippi, according to government statistics, and they certainly fit the description listed above. By and large these are younger, working people from many countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean the majority of who are not churched. In order to reach this significant number of folk our office in conjunction with the General Board of Discipleship will be conducting the first of 3 Module training events leading to certification as a lay missioner.
The overall purpose of Pastor/Mentor Lay Missioner Training Module 1 is to equip lay missioners and pastors in a team work style in the development of faith communities, creation of new and revitalization of existing congregations and community ministries. The curriculum of the training program will focus on training clergy and laity to work together to reach the Hispanic community. Hispanic and non-Hispanic clergy will have a crucial role in this partnership and this training will provide tools that will strengthen and present methods and principles to develop successful ministries with Hispanics communities.
This module consisting of five units is, usually, presented in the course of a week but will be presented in 30 hours in the course of 3 days and one evening. Each unit is self-contained and all 5 should be completed before proceeding to Modules II and III.
Basic requirements to Enter Training
Personal experience and commitment to the risen Christ and the Hispanic community. Openness to the leading of the Holy Spirit;
Active participation in and commitment to a local UMC and demonstrated appreciation for its tradition and doctrine; Recommendation from the local pastor or appropriate local church committee or group, in which participant is a member; Upon termination of this training, the participants shall receive a certificate of completion of Module I of the initial training. 
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