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Lay Servant Ministry Training Schedule

by | Feb 28, 2017 | East District Newsletter, West District Newsletter

Lay Servant Ministries logo - Leading, Caring, CommunicatingThe purpose of Lay Servant Ministries is to enlist, train, guide and support lay servants as they equip and prepare others “for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). Lay Servant Ministries is deeply embedded in the history of United Methodism, as John Wesley realized the laity could be effective leaders of meetings throughout the church. Roles included leadership in preaching and conducting worship but also leadership in leading studies, visiting the sick and imprisoned. Lay Servants were encouraged to “watch over one another with love.” The three tenets of Lay Servant Ministries are LEADING, CARING, and COMMUNICATING in mission and ministry within and beyond the United Methodist Church.

Upcoming Training: Click on a date for details of time and location.

March 10 & 11
Christ Community UMC, Avondale – Click here to register
Basic Course – Intro to Lay Servant Ministry
Leading Bible Study

April 21 & 22
Red Mountain UMC, Mesa – Click here to register
Leading in Prayer
Conflict Resolution

May 12 & 13
Sunrise UMC, Phoenix – Click here to register
Basic Course – Intro to Lay Servant Ministry
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Training is offered every month except June and December in the East and West Districts. Events begin Friday evening with dinner at 5:30 PM and conclude at 5:0 PM on Saturday.

Click here to learn more about the Lay Servant Training Opportunity in the Desert Southwest Conference.

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Author: East District

The Desert Southwest Conference is a diverse and loving organization with open doors to a variety of people and partners in ministry. Celebrating our connection and diversity, we offer various resources. Content on this site includes information from other organizations that may not reflect the official policies or Social Principles of The United Methodist Church or the Desert Southwest Conference.

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