Lay Servant Ministries is one of the most significant lay leadership development programs already available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples. After taking the Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course, there are a wide variety of Advanced courses for continues study and training.
Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. Classes are offered both in person and online in the Desert Southwest Conference. Click here for a complete schedule and to register.
Consider registering for an upcoming Basic or Advanced course.
August 6 & 20 – Maryvale Bridge UMC, Phoenix, AZ
Introducción al Ministerio Laico – Curso BÁSICO (en español)
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August 19 & 26 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: Basic Course
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August 27 & September 3 – Dove of the Desert UMC, Glendale, AZ
For the Common Good – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
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September 10 & 17 – St. John’s UMC, Tucson, AZ
Leading Missional Small Groups
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September 10 & 17 – Zoom
Leading Worship
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September 10 & 17 – Zoom
Afire with God
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October 1 & 8 – UMC of Green Valley, Green Valley, AZ
For the Common Good – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
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October 8 & 15 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Leading Public Prayer
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October 15 & 22 – St. Mark’s UMC, Tucson, AZ
Lay Pastoral Care Giving
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November 2, 9, & 16 – Sunrise UMC, Phoenix, AZ
Called to Preach
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November 5 & 12 – St. James UMC, Tucson, AZ
Embracing Personal Prayer
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November 12 & 19 – Dove of the Desert UMC, Glendale, AZ
Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices
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December 3 & 10 – Santa Cruz Valley UMC, Sahuarita AZ
Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: Basic Course
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