Saturday, June 08, 2019, 9:00 AM - Sunday, June 09, 2019, 5:30 PM
Location: Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center, 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD US 20759
Group: Staff
Cost: $35.00
Basic Lay Servant – with Rev. Dr. Sue Shorb-Sterling
(Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker / Certified Lay Minister Initial Certification Requirement)
This course is a prerequisite to all Advanced Courses for Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and 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 13 #9780881776263 • $8.49 on Cokesbury.com
Called to Preach - with Rev. Ronald E.F. Triplett
(Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker (Preaching Category) / Certified Lay Minister Credit)
Called to Preach 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. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.
Text: From Pew to Pulpit • Participant’s Book
ISBN 13: 9780687066605 • $11.99 on Cokesbury.com
Dancing with Words Course - with Wendy Feaga
(Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker (Other Course Category) / Certified Lay Minister Credit)
Participants in the course will learn what constitutes a good story, discover storytelling styles, learn the techniques of effective storytelling, and practice creating stories from their experiences. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.
Text: Dancing with Words • Participant’s Book
ISBN 13: 9780881774078 • $12.49 on Cokesbury.com
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - with Rev. Dr. Samuel Holbrook-Smith
(Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker (Spiritual Gifts Category) / Certified Lay Minister Credit)
This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill
Text: Each One a Minister • Participant’s Book
ISBN 13: 9780881773750 • $11.79 on Cokesbury.com
Life Together in the United Methodist Connection - with Jeff Jones
(Certified Lay Servant / Certified Lay Speaker (Polity Category) / Certified Lay Minister Credit)
This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. A copy of the 2016 Book of Discipline is required for this course. Students can borrow one from their church or pastor if they don't own one. Please note that those registering for this class must read the text prior to the class.
Text: The Method of Our Mission • Participant’s Book
ISBN #9781426767173 • $22.49 on Cokesbury.com
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.
- To register, click here.
- Registration deadline is Sunday, May 26, 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: A course may be canceled if registration is lower than five persons. Courses may also be canceled for any reason by the District or the instructor if extenuating circumstances arise. Registrants will be notified of a cancellation as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, registrations can be transferred to another course within this academy or a refund will be issued. Should you, the participant, choose to cancel your registration for an active course, please contact the District Administrator prior to May 26, 2019. Refunds for active courses are not available beyond that date. We appreciate your understanding