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Nov. 14: Leading Worship Course Offered

October 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

On November 14, 2020 – the Gateway District Lay Servant Ministry Team is offering Leading Worship through ZOOM beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 5:00 pm. This advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Adv: Leading in Worship, Advanced, Leading Worship, Rev. Shawn Mitchell

Conference Lay Servant Ministries offers a Virtual Basic Course

October 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores:– personal spiritual gifts– servant leadership– each leader’s role in developing future leaders– the importance of consistent spiritual practices– the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating Class sessions will begin… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Basic Course, Online Learning

May 2 – Lay Servant Ministry Session – Canceled

March 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

This event has been Canceled.  It is the right thing to do in order for us to “Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God” in the midst of COVID-19. Please contact Sara Cameron ( sjwcameron@gmail.com ) if you have any questions.

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Adv: Accountable Discipleship, Adv: Public Prayer, Basic Course, Saint Pauls (St. Pauls)

September 21 – Basic & Advance Courses offered

July 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

GATEWAY LAY SERVANT TRAINING TEAM offers Basic Course and Advanced Courses: Public Prayer & Leading in Worship Hosted by Galilee United Methodist Church (941 McGirts Bridge Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352-3213 ) Registration is $25 and includes lunch and snacks but NOT the required texts which should be purchased, and you MUST READ prior to class… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Adv: Leading in Worship, Adv: Public Prayer, Basic Course, September 21st

March 23: Lay Servant Training

February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Sandy Plains UMC to host Lay Servant Training for Advanced Classes Offered are Called to Preach (from Pew to Pulpit) led by Rev. Linda Harris Leading in Prayer (Let the Whole Church Say Amen) led by Rev. Dan Blair Leading Mission Small Groups (Transforming Community) led by Rev. Jaye White **  (This is an alternate Advanced Course) Check-in will begin… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Called to Preach, Lay Servant Ministry, Leading in Prayer, Leading Missions Small Groups, Sandy Plains

Reminder – Jan. 19 – Lay Servant Ministry Courses Offered

December 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Registration Extention: The Gateway District Lay Servant Ministry Team has 3 classes open for January 2019. January 19 – 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Harry Hosier United Methodist Church 6201 Milford Rd., Fayetteville, NC  28303 Courses offered: “Basic Lay Servant Ministries” led by Rev Shawn Mitchell “Transforming Evangelism” led by John Hall “Life Together in… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries Tagged With: Basic, Harry Hosier, Lay Servant Ministries, Life Together, Polity, Transforming Evangelism

Canceled – September 15th – Lay Servant Ministry Courses Offered

August 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

– To be rescheduled – date not set yet – GATEWAY LAY SERVANT TRAINING TEAM offers Basic and Advanced courses Saturday, September 15, 2018 Hosted by Cool Springs United Methodist Church (16301 Scotch Grove Road  Laurinburg, NC  28352) Check-in begins at 7:30 am and the day will end at 4:30 pm Registration is $25 and… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries

Lay Servant Ministries Academy at Annual Conference

May 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Reminder to Register! Cut off is May 31st! North Carolina Lay Servant Academy will be held PRIOR to Annual Conference in the Greenville Convention Center.  Wednesday, June 13th (1:00 pm to 6:00 pm) AND Thursday, June 14th (8:00 am to 11:00 am). To receive credit for the class you must attend both days. A registration fee of… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Annual Conference, Lay Servant Minstries

April 28 – Lay Servant Ministries Spring Training

April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

Reminder to Register  Camp Ground UMC (4625 Campground Road Fayetteville, NC) to host the LSM Spring Training session. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. and the day will end at 4:30 p.m. *** Registration cut off date has changed to April 18th.*** Registration fee of $25 includes lunch & snacks but NOT the required texts which should be purchased and you… Continue Reading→

Filed Under: Lay Servant Minstries

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