Basic Lay Servant Ministries, Pelham – Jan. 15-16, 2021
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The basic class is based on Cokesbury’s book, “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course,” which teaches a basic understanding of ministry in the United Methodist Tradition. Included in the course is the following: Wesleyan Tradition and Foundations, Spiritual Gifts, Servant Leadership, Caring Ministries, Communicating, and Sharing Your Faith. The Friday evening session is from 6:30 – 9 p.m. and the Saturday session is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hand Memorial UMC in Pelham. If you’ve not had training within the last three years (or ever), sign up for this Basic Training; otherwise, sign up for an Advanced Training. You must complete all of the scheduled dates above to complete your training. Registration fee for the class is $40. This cost covers all training materials and lunch on Saturday. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) For more information. contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
Winter Certified Lay Ministry Course, Effingham – Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13, March 27, 2021
In this six -session course held at The Chapel in Effingham, participants will develop a team of leaders and supporters within their current congregation who will encourage them throughout the course and beyond. Through the classes, they’ll build relationships with other South Georgia lay leaders and learn, practice, implement, share, and be inspired to take what they’ve learned and put it into action. The cost for the class is $300 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, and curriculum materials for the entire course. Contact Anne Bosarge for more information at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Training, Pelham – Jan. 29-30
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The advanced class, based on Cokesbury’s book, “Each One a Minister,” by William Carter, is a study of the book of Ephesians and what it teaches about how we are called to use our spiritual gifts. Registration fee for the class is $25. (Note: Basic Lay Speaking class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) The class will be held Friday, Jan. 29 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Contact Anne Bosarge for more information.
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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