Lay Speaking Ministries
in the Saginaw Bay District

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Certified Lay Speakers in Southern Part of District

This list includes certified lay speakers in the southern part of the Saginaw Bay District.

Michael Andress

Address 6309 Golf Lakes Ct., Bay City, MI 48706

Phone 989-684-9473 or e-mail

Home church Bay City: Christ United Methodist Church

Advanced courses

Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1999)

Other training Disciple Bible Study

Ministry interests

Preaching, pulpit supply

Music: Planning, performing

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Ila (Jimmy) Barnette

Address 130 Lutzke Rd., Saginaw, MI

Phone 989-781-3345

Home church Saginaw: Swan Valley United Methodist Church

Advanced courses

Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1999)

Other training Walk to Emmaus

Ministry interests

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Jim Birch
Address	1801 W. Manitou Trl., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-835-2856 or 989-832-7485 or e-mail
Home church	Homer United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead by Making Communities More Loving and Just (1992) Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines (1993) Lay Speakers Preach (1995) Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism (1996) Lay Speakers Preach (1998, instructor) Lay Speakers Are Servant Leaders (1999, instructor)
Other training	Lutheran Via de Cristo of Central Michigan (1983)
Ministry interests	Preaching, pulpit supply Spiritual growth Church administration (Computers in the church office, office automation)
Comments	Active in Via de Cristo, Emmaus, Kairos (prison ministry) and Chrysalis movements. Currently serving on District Committee on Lay Speaking Ministry and as Conference Director of LSM.

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Carol Brayman
Address	3146 Haberland Dr., Bay City, MI 48706
Phone	989-686-9700 (day) or 989-684-7931 (eves)
Home church	Bay City: Fremont Avenue United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Preach (1998)
Other training	Associates degree from Roberts Wesleyan College
Ministry interests	Christian education Music: planning and performance Small group development Preaching, pulpit supply Spiritual growth Worship: planning, worship ideas and events
Comments	Active Sunday school teacher (all ages), enjoys planning children’s ministries

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William Burk
Address	4415 Bluebird Dr, Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-832-9453
Home church	Midland: First United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	A Ministry of Caring (1999) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)

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Donna Clark
Address	2474 Peterson Dr., Sanford, MI 48657
Phone	989-687-7157 (eves), 989-496-8989 (days) or e-mail
Home church	Midland: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Making Their Communities More Loving and Just (1992) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (1996) Lay Speakers Are Servant Leaders (1999) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2001, instructor)
Other training	Walk to Emmaus (1996), Leader for Disciple Bible Study
Ministry interests	Christian education Music: planning and performance Preaching, pulpit supply Spiritual growth Worship: planning, worship ideas and events
Comments	Has taught lay speaking ministries courses.

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Ralph Czerepinski
Address	4905 Washington St., Midland, MI 48642
Phone	989-832-3604 (eves) or 989-636-5129 (days) or e-mail
Home church	Midland: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Caring (1991) Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1993, instructor) Lay Speakers Preach (1995, instructor) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (1996, instructor) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (1998, instructor)
Other training	Lutheran Via de Cristo of Central Michigan (1981), Disciple Bible Study
Ministry interests	Christian education Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Spiritual growth Worship: planning, worship ideas and events
Comments	Has taught LSM courses; active in Via de Cristo and Emmaus movements. Director of District Committee on Lay Speaking Ministry.

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Jack Flood
Address	1878 SE Boutell Rd., Essexville, MI 48732
Phone	989-892-6327 or e-mail
Home church	Bay City: First United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1998)
Other training	1 unit (400 hrs) clinical pastoral education (1998)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Christian education Evangelism Music Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Spiritual growth Worship: planning, ideas and events
Comments	High school teacher for 28 years.

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Shirley Forshee
Address	P.O. Box 283, Fairgrove, MI 48733
Phone	989-693-6262
Home church	Fairgrove United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1993) Lay Speakers Preach (1995) Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism (1996, instructor) Ministry of Caring (1997, instructor) Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1998, instructor) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000, instructor)
Other training	Bible studies in local church, Moody Schofield Bible study series (1991), Walk to Emmaus (1996)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Christian education Evangelism Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Spiritual growth Stewardship Worship: planning, worship ideas and events
Comments	Has taught LSM courses. Current member of District Committee on Lay Speaking Ministry.

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Daniel Gondor
Address	680 N Union Rd., Auburn, MI 48611
Phone	989-662-2375
Home church	Auburn United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism (1996) A Ministry of Caring (1997) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)
Other training	Walk to Emmaus (1999)
Ministry interests	Christian education Evangelism Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Youth ministry
Comments	Adult Sunday school teacher and youth leader.

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Sharon Greenhoe
Address	1291 S. Center Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603
Phone
Home church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism (1997)
Comments	Recently moved to Saginaw from Gaylord area

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Ray Karr
Address	1518 Hickory Ln., Caro, MI 48723
Phone	989-673-2228
Home church	Caro United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism (2001)
Other training	Walk to Emmaus
Comments	Active in Emmaus movement

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Erv Letson
Address	1880 N Bradford Rd., Reese, MI 48757
Phone	989-693-6460
Home church	Guilford United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1994) Ministry of Caring (1997) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)
Other training	Walk to Emmaus (1996)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Preaching, pulpit supply
Comments	Has taught basic LSM course.

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Scot Lindenberg
Address	9051 Old State Rd., Fairgrove, MI 48733
Phone	989-894-5179
Home church	Wisner United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2001)

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Fran Longsdorf
Address	374 N. Sandow Rd., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-832-2838
Home church	Homer United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1999)
Other training	Local pastor schools for ministry
Ministry interests	Preaching, pulpit supply Caring ministries
Comments	Has trained and served as a local pastor.

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Bruce Malicoat
Address	129 E. Vates St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone	989-652-8030
Home church	Frankenmuth United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	(Advanced course taken in 2000 through Flint District)

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Alice Morgan
Address	1900 Oakfield Dr., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-631-1033 or e-mail
Home church	Midland: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1994) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)
Other training	Disciple Bible Study (1994–96), Lutheran Via de Cristo of Central Michigan (1989)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries, visitation, calling Preaching, pulpit supply (Dialogue sermons with husband) Church administration
Comments	Has taught basic LSM course.

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Jim Morgan
Address	1900 Oakfield Dr., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-631-1033 or e-mail
Home church	Midland: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Caring (1991) Lay Speakers Lead in Making Their Communities More Loving and Just (1992) Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1994) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)
Other training	Disciple Bible Study (1994–96). Lutheran Via de Cristo of Central Michigan (1986), Worship Leaders Workshop (1996), Heart of Listening Workshop (calling and caring)
Ministry interests	Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Worship: planning, worship ideas and events Church administration
Comments	Has taught basic LSM course.

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Les Nicholas
Address	1600 Oakwood Dr., Caro, MI 48723
Phone	989-637-2246
Home church	Caro United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2000)
Other Training	Walk to Emmaus

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Michael Puffer
Address	23 Old Kawlawlin Rd., Bay City, MI 48706
Phone	989-684-4118
Home church	Bay City: First United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1998)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Evangelism Preaching, pulpit supply
Comments	Has taught LSM courses.

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Noel Ryder
Address	PO Box 465/14841 Ederer Road
Phone	989-642-8010
Home church	Hemlock United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage (1999)

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Don Summers
Address	2801 Parkwood, Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone	989-755-7823
Home church	Saginaw: Sheridan Avenue United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Preach (1998)
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Preaching, pulpit supply

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Susan Thumma
Address	3841 W Chippewa River Rd., Shepherd, MI 48883
Phone	989-832-7522 or e-mail
Home church	Sanford United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Preach (1995) Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline (1998) Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2001)
Other training	Lutheran Via de Cristo of Central Michigan (1986)
Ministry interests	Music: planning Evangelism (Special interest!) Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development Spiritual growth Youth ministry
Comments	Active in Via de Cristo and Emmaus movements and prayer groups. Teaches Sunday school class.

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Duane Townley
Address	6112 Siebert St., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-835-7564
Home church	Midland: First United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead in Worship (2001)

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Joan M. Turner
Address	3400 Bedford Ln., Bay City, MI 48706
Phone	989-686-4155
Home church	Bay City: First United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Ministry of Caring (1997) Lay Speakers Lead in Stewardship (2000)
Ministry interests	Worship: planning Preaching, pulpit supply Small group development
Comments	Prefers preaching in small church environment.

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Rod Wagner
Address	601 Walnut St., Midland, MI 48640
Phone	989-631-0541
Home church	Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Advanced courses	Lay Speakers Lead by Making Their Communities More Loving and Just (1992, instructor)
Other training	Lutheran Via de Cristo
Ministry interests	Caring ministries Worship: planning Preaching, pulpit supply
Comments	Active lay speaker for many years. Served as a local pastor for several years.

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