Lay Servant Ministries Leading, Caring, and Communicating Leading: Lay Servants combine words and actions in leadership roles with their families, churches and communities. Caring: As Lay Servants combine words with deeds; they find ways to care for others. Communicating: All Lay Servants are called to communicate their faith. We want to be equipped to do it well as we serve as a representative of Jesus Christ. Certification Requirement Local Church Lay Servants: Pastor Approval 10 hours of Basic Course A refresher course once every 3 years Certified Lay Servants Pastor Approval Basic Course An Advanced Course An additional advanced course every 3 years Gulf Central District Training Event for Lay Servant EVENT BASIC CLASS ONLY Friday April 20 and Saturday April 21/2018 EVENT ADVANCE CLASSES ONLY Friday April 27 and Saturday April 28/2018 You only have to attend one weekend but may attend both. Location of Classes: OAK GROVE UNITED METHODIST 2707 West Waters Ave. Tampa, Florida 33614 Schedule Same for both weekends FRIDAY EVENINGS (20 TH AND 27) 6:00 p.m-6:30pm Registration Information, snacks and Drinks 6:30-7:50 Session 1 8:00-8:50 Session 2(1/2) 8:50-9:00 Gathering (Prayer) No meal provided but bring your own bag dinner if you desire. Saturday (21 st and 28 th ) 8:30-9:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 Prayer, Orientation 9:20-11:20 Session 2 finish & Session 3(1/2) 11:20-11:30 Break 11: 30-1:30 Session 3 Finish& Session 4(1/2) 1:30-2:30 Lunch and Information from the Director 2:30-4:30 Session 4 finish Session 5 (1/2) 4:30-4:40 Break 4:40-5:30 Session 5 Finish 5:30-6:00 Gathering Worship, Communion, Certificates.
Basic Course: First Week-end Only This basic course for Lay Servants provides the framework for all leadership in mission and ministry. This course will equip leaders to better lead not only in your church, but also in the local community. The following topics will be covered: Servant leadership, Spiritual Leadership, Caring ministries, Sharing your faith Leading meetings. ** Those taking this class need to bring the following items with them: Bible, Hymnal. Book of Discipline, Book- Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant s Book by Sandy Jackson with Brian Jackson Order from Cokesbury.com Advanced Course: Spiritual Gifts *Each One a Minister**, a revised and enlarged edition of Carter's previous book by the same title, begins with a six-session study of Ephesians. Carter engages the reader in discovering the meaning of church, ministry and gifts - from the early church up to the present. As a follow-up to the Bible study, readers and study groups look at ways in which Gods gifts are practical as well as spiritual. Designed to encourage individuals to discover Gods call to ministry in their own lives. * You will need to bring a Bible. Order book- Each One a Minister by Carter. Cokesbury.com Advanced Courses; God s Power to Change Your Life "What would you like to change about yourself? This book is about two things: where the power to change comes from, and what we want to be like after we change. Jesus Christ offers us the power we need to become what He wants us to be. Change takes time. But when we rely on God's power, we can change." Order Book by Rick Warren- God s Power to Change Your Life. Lowest price at Cokesbury.com Can also be ordered at Amazon. * You will need to bring a Bible. Lead Like Jesus Throughout the Lead Like Jesus Encounter you will explore effective and practical ways to live your faith at work, home and all relationships. You will dig deep into scripture and examine the perfect and powerful leadership principles that Jesus modeled in everyday life. Whether you lead a corporation, church or a family; Lead like Jesus will transform your life and the lives of those you touch. No book necessary * You will need to bring a Bible.
REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 1 OF 2 Please complete the form, obtain your pastor s signature, and send with your payment to the address below. (IF YOU WERE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF IRMA READ THE FOLLOWING) If you had previously enrolled in the September 2017 classes which were cancelled because of Irma, enroll again by checking the blank labeled Irma but DO NOT PAY. I have your book and materials. Exception, If you enrolled in the basic and wish to add an advance class the next weekend; enroll in the advance class as a new registration and pay for that class only. You would then be clear for both week-ends. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE ENROLLING Previously, the District has been charging $35.00 per class: however, we were purchasing books and mailing them to you. I have lowered the rate to $25.00 per class but you will need to order the books yourself. Hopefully, this will provide you with the opportunity to read and study ahead of time. The books can be ordered through Cokesbury. You may even wish to download a book. If you can find the book on Amazon or another site at a lower price, it is O.K., but please be aware that you may be purchasing a different version. Teachers will be using the current up to date version and things may be on a slightly different page. DO NOT HAVE TO ORDER A BOOK IF YOU WERE ENROLLED FOR Irma classes. I have them. ENROLLMENT NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE # E-MAIL CHURCH CHURCH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
Page 2 of 2 PASTOR S NAME PASTOR S SIGNATURE Enrollment 1 st Week-end - Basic course COST- $25.00 Check all that apply I WILL TAKE THE BASIC COURSE I PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED PRIOR TO IRMA AND WILL ATTEND NO CHARGE OR BOOKS NEEDED FOR IRMA STUDENTS I WILL ATTEND THE SECOND WEEK-END CHARGE IS $25.00 NO CHARGE OR BOOK NEEDED FOR IRMA PEOPLE I PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN AN ADVANCE COURSE PRIOR TO IRMA I WISH TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSE SPIRITUAL GIFTS LEAD LIKE JESUS GOD S POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE ATTENDING BOTH WEEK-ENDS THE CHARGE IS $50.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GULF CENTRAL DISTRICT MAIL TO RHONDA SMITH, 11990 76 TH STREET NORTH LARGO, FLORIDA PHONE 727-530-3194 bendellt.smith@frontier.com ALL ENROLLMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4/12/2018