From Your Heart to Theirs, Delivering an Effective Sermon (Advanced)

Every Saturday, from 05/04/2019 to 05/11/2019, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Mt. Savage UMC, 12619 New Row Rd NW, Mount Savage, MD US 21545
Cost: $35.00

(Note:  ALL Advanced LS Classes serve as Re-certification Class for Certified Lay Ministers.)

This advanced course is for certified lay speakers who want to hone their preaching skills. During the training, the groundwork will be laid to help each speaker present a short sermon, which will be critiqued by the instructors. The course helps participants prepare sermons by providing plans and worksheets, stressing good oral communication, offering suggestions on incorporating stories, and providing time for prayer, study, and revision.

Required Text:  From Your Heart to Theirs – Preaching by Tony Franks & David Carroll;  ISBN ISBN9780881775365
Reading Assignments: Be sure to download this Reading Assignment for details on the teacher’s contact information and specific requirements for this class. The class will be completed within the 2-day time-frame, so make sure reading is completed prior to attending class. Bring any questions you have along to class.
Class Location:  Mt. Savage UMC, 12619 New Row Rd Nw, Mount Savage, MD 21545
Class Schedule:  5/4/2019 and 5/11/2019; Saturdays from 10 am – 3:30 pm each day. [Please bring a lunch and beverage.]
Instructors:  Pastor Sandy and Pastor Harry Burchell

Registration deadline is April 24, 2019

General Information:

  • The C-H District Lay Servant Committee reserves the right to cancel classes for insufficient registration and will give as much notice as possible, so you can register for another class or request a refund.
  • No babysitting services are offered.
  • NO absences are permitted because the class will be completed within the 2-day time-frame.

Class cost:  Does not include the required text.

  • Paper registration — complete paper Registration Form making sure to mark the class you are registering for and send it with $40 check made payable a to BWC Treasurer and mailed to:

BWC Western Region Office
Attn: Lay Servant Academy
703 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

  • Online registration with credit card— $35  

Questions About Registration? Contact Penny Gaver or call: 301-788-0016.

Questions About Classes? Contact Joe White, C-H Lay Servant Director 

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