Northern Lakes District Spring 2026

Lay Servant Academy

SUNDAY 2/22, 3/1, 3/8 and 3/15/2026

2:00 pm (CT) - 5:00 pm (CT)

Hebron United Methodist Church

202 West Church Street

Hebron, 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 LSA and you must attend all four sessions to receive credit. 

Cost: $10.00

Payment Information:  Visa and MasterCard accepted

Please print a copy of your confirmation for your receipt.


Registration deadline: Prior to start of class on February 22, 2026.

Cancellation policy: cancellations must be received via email to susan.burris@inumc.org by 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 19, 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 Sheri LoCascio - 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 Jim Denton - 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.
  • Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century - led by Pastor Wayne Williams - The church is in the hands of its elders, and the church needs to tap their wisdom, energy, experience, and talents. Learn what practical steps your church can take for building ministry for older adults. Course text - Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century: An Inquiry Approach by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury.
  • Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders (Advanced) - led by CLS Karen Williams - This course will guide lay servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality. Course text - Lay Servants as Christian Transformation Leaders by Marc Brown, Kathy Merry, and John Briggs. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury.
  • Living Our United Methodist Beliefs - led by Pastor Tom Clark - Explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the UMC brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st century church. Course text - Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder. Available through Amazon and Cokesbury.
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