by Betty Stewart, West District Director of Lay Servant Ministries
There are a number of in person Lay Servant Ministry classes being offered in the West District during the next few months. Take a look at the courses and consider signing up for one near you. All classes are $15 per participant. (all times are Arizona time)
Courses Offered
Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant textbook: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
- February 4, 18, & 25 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ, 5:30-9:00 PM each day
Click Here to Register - March 7, 14, & 21 – Sunrise UMC, Phoenix, AZ, 5:30-9:00 PM each day
Click Here to Register - April 18, 25, & May 2 – Dove of the Desert UMC, Glendale, AZ, 5:30-9:00 PM each day
Click Here to Register - May 14 & 21 – Mountain View UMC, Cottonwood, AZ, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM each day
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Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (United Methodist Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Participants text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank
- February 11 & 18 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM each day
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Click here for Lay Servant Ministries Training in the Desert Southwest Conference
