This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. 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.

• Meeting: This hybrid class will be held in-person at Arden UMC, 4464 Arden Nollville Road, Martinsburg, WV 25403 and online via Zoom
  Zoom Introduction to Lay Ministry: BASIC Course
  Meeting ID: 876 6876 0120
  Passcode: 550548
  Participants must attend all classes either IN Person or via ZOOM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class start time.
• Dates and Time: Tuesdays, Nov 10-Dec 8, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Instructor: Rev. Bob Kells
• Required Text: Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson, Participant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3. Text can be purchased from Amazon, Cokesbury, Upper Room, and other vendors.
• Class Assignments: Please read the book before class. To pass the class, participants must attend each session and complete all required assignments in the requested timeframe.
• Online Registration Only: $40
• Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026