West District Spring Lay Servant Academy

Cost: $15.00 per person

Classes offered:

Basic Course - 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. Please purchase and read test prior to class: Lay Servant Ministries (Participant's Book) by Sandy Ziegler Jackson and Brian Jackson
Called to Preach - 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 purchase and read text prior to class: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
Leading Worship - This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship. Please purchase and read text prior to class: Worshipping With United Methodists (Revised, Participants Book) by Hoyt Hickman
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century - This is a practical course for building ministry for older adults. Please purchase and read text prior to class: Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century by Richard H Gentzler, Jr.

Registration deadline: April 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm

Payment Information: Visa and MasterCard accepted

Please print a copy of your registration for your receipt.

Check payments must be mailed within 7 days of registration. Please include a copy of your invoice with your check.

Make checks payable to INUMC

Mail to:
INUMC
Attn: Lisa Timmerman
301 Pennsylvania Parkway, #300
Carmel, IN 46280

Cancellation policy: cancellations must be received via email to lisa.timmerman@inumc.org by 11:59 pm on April 8, 2021 to be eligible for a refund less processing fee. No refunds after this date.