West Central Plains District Spring 2026

Lay Servant Academy

March 14, 2026

8:00 am (ET) - 5:00 pm (ET)

Cross Wind United Methodist Church

616 N St Rd 25

Logansport, Indiana

You are invited to join us for the Lay Servant Ministries Academy to begin or continue training for living out the call to make disciples for the transformation of our churches, communities, and world. This is an in-person Lay Servant Academy event. Your presence is valued as we grow together in faith and ministry. 

Cost: $20.00

Payment Information:  Visa and MasterCard accepted

Please print a copy of your confirmation for your receipt.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Cancellation policy: cancellations must be received via email to susan.burris@inumc.org by 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026 to be eligible for a refund less processing fee. No refunds after this date.

Classes:

  • Introduction to Lay Ministry: the BASIC Course - led by Pastor Brandon Scott - Discover and employ your personal spiritual gifts, learn the worth of servant leadership, and be rooted in good spiritual practices. Course text is Lay Servant Ministries: Basic Course Participant's Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury.
  • Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition - led by Pastor Tim Powers - Structured around Wesley's "means of grace," this study covers, among other topics, prayer, scripture, the Lord's Supper, and fasting - important aspects in John Wesley's devotional life. Learn how to apply Wesley's practices to your own life. Course text - Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition by Steve Harper. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury.
  • Leading Worship - led by Marilyn Culler - This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship. Course text - Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury
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