Transformative Evangelism, Hospitality, and Belonging Resources Available for All Churches
Beginning January 1, 2025, congregations of every size, location, and resource level will have access to Invite Welcome Connect’s full slate of transformative workshops and training through a convenient and flexible on-demand platform. Subscriptions can be pre-purchased now.
Based on the workshops developed by Invite Welcome Connect Founder Mary Foster Parmer—as outlined in her book of the same name—this new digital offering allows church teams to engage with the ministry’s teachings on Invite, Welcome, and Connect at their own pace. The workshops have been thoughtfully divided into smaller video components to allow congregations to focus where their efforts are needed most, and to bring in new team members at any time. For churches launching this ministry for the first time, the introductory video Are You Ready? provides an accessible starting point.
The ministry, guided by the Gospel imperative to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), equips individuals and congregations with proven tools for evangelism, hospitality, and fostering belonging. Over the past 14 years, Invite Welcome Connect has helped countless Episcopal churches strengthen their outreach, welcome new members, and connect existing members into deeper community.
Subscription Details
Invite Welcome Connect On Demand will be available via annual subscriptions, payable by credit card or bank transfer:
Diocesan Subscriptions: $1,500 for smaller dioceses to $2,500 for the largest.
Individual Congregations (in non-subscribing dioceses): $200–$400 annually, depending on Average Sunday Attendance.
Churches in subscribing dioceses will also receive discounted coaching sessions to tailor the ministry to their unique needs. Additional newsletters and newly developed resources are also included in the subscription.
Parmer and other facilitators also remain available for in-person and online workshops and talks.
"Using God's gifts of creativity in ways that transform lives is at the core of the ministry of Invite Welcome Connect, and adaptability and innovation are in its DNA," said Mary Foster Parmer, founder of Invite Welcome Connect. "We are thrilled with the possibilities for transformation this new online platform can bring to your individual lives and the congregations where you worship and serve."
Steve Welch, Executive Director of Invite Welcome Connect, added, “This new phase of our ministry brings the richness of our training to every congregation, no matter where they are. By offering these resources on demand, we are opening doors for churches to renew and deepen their practices of evangelism, hospitality, and belonging on their own schedule and in their own context.”
For more information about subscriptions or to discuss how Invite Welcome Connect can serve your congregation or diocese, please contact Steve Welch or visit www.invitewelcomeconnect.com.
About Invite Welcome Connect
Invite Welcome Connect is a ministry of evangelism, hospitality, and belonging that has served Episcopal congregations for more 14 years. Now an independent nonprofit, Invite Welcome Connect is dedicated to providing accessible and transformative resources that empower individuals and congregations to live out Christ’s call to “Go and make disciples.”
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