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Please send submissions to the Annual Conference Secretary, Rev. Jen Lambert at jlambert@dscumc.org.
Please send submissions to the Annual Conference Secretary, Rev. Jen Lambert at jlambert@dscumc.org.
Course Offered From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon - Moving beyond the basics of public speaking and foundations necessary for preparing an engaging sermon, this course also includes types of sermons-from exegetical to topical to children's sermons-as well as how to find a story, how to use the hymnal, and how to […]
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 […]
Sponsored by Clergy and Lay Leadership Development Do you enjoy having opportunities to grow as a leader and to learn from other leaders? Do you find it enriching to share leadership ideas, concepts, and inspiration with others? Opportunities are available to anyone in the Desert Southwest Conference interested in learning through a focused discussion of […]
The United Methodist Church’s General Board on Church and Society has made the statement that “We believe the death penalty denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore, and transform all human beings.” They go on to say, “When governments implement the death penalty (capital punishment), then the life of the convicted person is devalued […]
Course Offered Leading Public Prayer - Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. This is a required course towards certification as a Certified Lay Speaker. Participant […]