This is a foundational course that lays the framework for leadership in preaching, story telling, stewardship, youth ministries, caring ministries and many more areas. The course is being coordinated by Tom Bolton, a Lay Servant at First United Methodist Church of West Allis. The sessions will be led by Pastor Rachel Olson and several Lay Servants from the Milwaukee Metro Region. The Calvary UMC building is very accessible. Targeting: new members, current members, and all leaders,
including lay members to annual conference, lay leaders, council
members, committee members, teachers, lay servants and aspiring lay servants, ETC.
Topics: servant and
spiritual leadership; caring ministries; basic communication skills;
sharing your faith; leading meetings; resources and opportunities. Text: Lay Speaking Ministries, Participant's Book: Basic Course, by Sandy Zeigler
Jackson & Brian Jackson. First Assignment: Read
session one and the biblical reflections. Take notes and
list questions. If possible read paragraph 103 from the 2008
Book of Discipline, "Pages 41-86 - Part II - DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND OUR
THEOLOGICAL TASK", "SECTION 3—OUR DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND GENERAL RULES”.
Needed: Bible, notebook or journal, pen/pencil
Location: West Allis: Calvary United Methodist Church map website
3177 S 107TH ST
WEST ALLIS WI 53227-4123 414-541-9050 Date/Time: confirmed Thursday, January 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Thursday, January 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday, January 26, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday, February 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday, February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Credit and Attendance Policy: This
course is recognized by General Board of Discipleship as Lay Speaking Ministries Basic Course only if at least ten hours of scheduled
class are attended.
Fees: Tuition & Materials: No Fee
Instructor: Pastor Rachel Olson and additional Lay Servants Registrar: Tom Bolton, 517 E Russell Av, Milwaukee, WI 53207, 414-744-7478, thomas_bolton2000@sbcglobal.net. Pre-Registration Registration: Confirmed by registrar, after pre-registration Deadlines: Pre-registration - Sunday, January 1, 2012 Class Size: 15+ Payment Terms: None Cancellation and Refund Policy: Not Applicable Syllabus:
Attendance Report: Instructor & Registrar Only Curriculum Key: UMC-DR552 Lay Speaking Ministries: Basic Course (2009) |