Immigration Law and Justice Offers Hope
Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois recently gathered more than 160 supporters at its annual fundraising event in Aurora, raising $40,500 toward a $60,000 goal to provide fr…
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
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.
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.
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