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Location: Mt. Morris: Disciples UMC 102 North Maple Avenue, Mt. Morris
Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17
Mt. Morris: Disciples UMC
Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
Mt. Morris: Disciples UMC
102 North Maple Avenue, Mt. Morris
Cost: $40
Cost includes light lunch
Youth may register at no cost if they have an adult accompanying them
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
Classes:
- 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 lay leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being a part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.
Instructor: Kevin Mason
Book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Guide by Sandy Zeigler Jackson & Brian Jackson. -
Called to Preach
This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training and for those who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. Learn basics of pulpit supply speaking as well as "diving in" to get "hands on" practice.
Book: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
Instructor: Marcia and Clifford Peddicord -
Opening Ourselves to Grace (Video Series)
This video-based course helps lay servant leaders embrace and communicate a Wesleyan understanding of basic Christian practices (works of piety and mercy) as means of grace.
Book: Opening Ourselves to Grace: The Means of Grace and Discipleship by Steven W. Manskar (download the pdf here)
Instructor: Janet Becker
For information, contact Pastor Marcia Peddicord, Director, via email or call 815-579-5938.