We Share for the Good of the Whole Mission
Bishop Dan Schwerin underscores the importance of shared mission and mutual sacrifice within the United Methodist connection, especially during challenging appointment seasons. He add…
Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course: 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.
Book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Book by Sandy Jackson, Brian Jackson
United Methodist Polity (Life Together in the United Methodist Connection): This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. A copy of the 2016 Book of Discipline is recommended for both the online and text version of this course.
Books: The Method of Our Mission by Prof. Laceye C. Warne and Polity Practice and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank
Leading Worship: This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship.
Book: Worshiping with United Methodists Revised Edition by Hoyt L. Hickman
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
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Bishop Dan Schwerin underscores the importance of shared mission and mutual sacrifice within the United Methodist connection, especially during challenging appointment seasons. He add…
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