Join us September 30th and October 1st at the Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center for the CM District’s Lay Servant Ministries academy. The duration of each Lay Servant Ministries course is 10 hours. Those registering for a credit-based course must attend for the full 10 hours to receive credit for certification or recertification. As of 2017, Lay Servants must have completed the Basic LSM Course and at least one Advanced LSM Course within the last three years prior to 2017 Church Conference voting.
 

Schedule

Saturday, September 30, 9 am–5 pm
Sunday, October 1, 3–5:30 pm
 

Registration Information

 

• Certification Course Registration (Basic or Advanced): $35.00
• Optional Boxed Lunch: $10.00
• All registrations will be online only. We cannot accommodate walk-in registrations.

Download the course information sheet

Register online
 

Basic Courses

Basic Lay Servant – with Rev. Dr. Sue Shorb-Sterling (Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker Credit)
This course is a prerequisite to all Advanced Courses for Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, or Lay Ministers.Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended, and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.

Text: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Book, ISBN 978-0-88177-626-3. $7.70 on Cokesbury.com
 

Advanced Courses

Note: The Basic Course is a prerequisite for all Advanced Courses.

You Can Preach! - with Rev. Amanda McMurtrey (Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker Credit (Preaching))
This course 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.

Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.

Text: Go Preach! Participant’s Book, ISBN 978-0-88177-384-2. $9.00 on Cokesbury.com

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - with Rev. Dr. Samuel Holdbrook-Smith (Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker Credit (Spiritual Gifts))
This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts.

Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.

Text: Each One a Minister Participant’s Book, ISBN 978-0-68733-531-2. $9.99 on Cokesbury.com

Justice in Everyday Life - with Pastor Lynne Humphries-Russ (Certified Lay Servant Credit / Certified Lay Speaker Recertification Credit)
This course looks at the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.

Text: Social Principles of The United Methodist Church 2017-2020 Participant’s Book, ISBN 978-1-50183-577-3. $3.99 on Cokesbury.com

Lay Pastoral Care Giving - with Rev. Phillip Ayers (Certified Lay Servant Credit / Certified Lay Speaker Recertification Credit)
This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.

Text: Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book, ISBN 978-0-88177-554-9. $12.79 on Cokesbury.com