Standing Together: Churches Across NIC Turn Faith into Action
More than 18 United Methodist churches across the Northern Illinois Conference turned faith into action on Sept. 13, gathering for prayer, vigils, rallies, marches…
Location: Online Via Zoom or Phone
2 Saturdays
2 Saturdays
March 4th & 11th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost $10
Attend Via Zoom or Phone
Classes offered: All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
- Basis Course: The Basic Course is the foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. The three aspects are: Leading, Caring and Communicating.
Book: Basic Course-Lay Servant Ministries: Participant's Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson & Brian Jackson
Instructor: Jessica Houston, CLS - Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century:This course is a practical guide for building ministry for older adults.
Book: Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century by Richard H. Gentzler,Jr.
Instructor: Lois Nemeth,CLS - Accountable Discipleship: This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation,Wesleyan understanding of grace.
Book: Accountable Discipleship by Steven W. Manskar
Instructor: Glynis Massey, CLS - For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts: This course offers a scriptural understanding of spiritual gifts as always given" for the common good. " By helping participants identify and link their gifts,abilities , and sense of calling , Laity will learn the powerful connection between spiritual gifts and vocational discernment.
Book: For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman
Instructor: Dawn Shires, CLS - Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way: This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal.
Book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder
Instructor: Darryl D. Harris, CLS
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
Registration can also be mailed to
Mildred Cross: Register,1445 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60636
make check out to Lake South Lay Servant Ministry
QUESTIONS? contact Irma Clark - irmklarc@aol.com