Lay Speaking Ministries
Walterboro District
United
Jackie
G. Jenkins
District
Director
Post Office Box 697
St. George,
Dear Walterboro District Pastors, Lay Instructors & Lay
Speakers:
The 2008
February 16-17, 2008 at
will start at 2:00 P.M. and end at 6:00 P.M. The courses being
offered are listed on the enclosed registration form.
New applicants are required to take the Basic Course first
to become a Local Church Lay Speaker.
Persons who have taken the Basic Course and wish to become a Certified
Lay speaker must take the United Methodist Heritage course as their first
advanced course. Those who have had the Basic and Heritage courses may select
one of the other courses offered.
Persons interested in becoming a Pulpit Supply must take Lay
Speakers Interpret to Others Our United Methodist Heritage, Lay Speakers Lead
in Worship,
and From Lay Speakers Preach.
The registration deadline for the
limited, so those wishing to attend should not delay. To receive a
refund, we must be notified by each respective deadline. Registration cannot be
carried forward. There is a late fee of $5.00 if
registration is postmarked after Feb. 1, 2008.
Individuals who are currently Certified Lay Speakers should
verify their status by checking the date on their last training certificate. If
they have not
maintained their status by completing an advanced course in the last
three years, they must take an advanced course and submit an annual report to the
District Superintendent. If anyone has questions regarding their status, they may
contact me at 843-563-3228 or email me at
jackiegjenkins@aol.com for assistance.
Applicants should complete a registration form and send it
with a $45.00 check or money order made
payable to The UMC Conference
Treasurer to
cover the cost of materials and meals. The check should be mailed
to: Priscilla McClellan, Communications
Co-Coordinator Walterboro Lay
Speaking
Ministries, 218 White Pine Ave.,
Thank you for our support of the Lay Speaking Ministries in
the Walterboro District. If you have any questions please call be at
843-563-3228 or email
me at jackiegjenkins@aol.com.
Walterboro District
Lay Speaking Ministries
Winter
/ Fall School Registration Form
Name:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:
___________________________________________________________________State:
________________ Zip Code: ______________
Telephone Numbers: _________________________________________________
(Home) ___________________________________ (Work)
Church:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Charge:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Course Descriptions: (A check indicates
the course you will be taking. Only one course can be taken each session)
Refresher
Course: (Local Church Lay Speakers)
Local Church Lay Speaker Refresher
(Cost $25)
Local
church lay speakers will be able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the
importance of prayer in the life of a spiritual leader. (2) Formulate a prayer
appropriate for a group and lead prayer in a group. (3)Understand and be aware
of small group dynamics, including use of conflict transformation principles.
(4)Learn about the Wesleyan understanding of Christian conferencing and prepare
a meeting agenda to ensure time for Christian conferencing.
Prerequisite
Course
Youth
Basic Course
The Basic course designed with middle and high school age young people in
mind.
Lay
Speaking Basic Course
The Basic Course includes a study of what it means to be God's called people
and how we may be at work for God in our own communities. The guide for this
course is practical, including checklists, outlines, and step-by-step plans.
Exercises draw on the individuals' personal experiences and on what they know
about their communities. The course provides learning opportunities in three
areas of service for lay speakers: leading, caring, and communicating.
Advanced Course Offerings: (Lay Speaking Basic is
the prerequisite course for all advanced courses)
Lay Speakers Interpret to Others Our United
Methodist Heritage
This course will assist the Lay Speaker to gain an understanding of the
distinctive traditions and emphases of The United Methodist Church. The lay
speaker will become informed about the journey of the people historically known
as Methodists and Evangel Brethren, who united in 1968 to form The United
Methodist Church. The contributions of the early leaders, Wesley, Otterbein,
Boehm, Albright, and others, will be reviewed. The lay speaker will develop
skills to interpret this heritage to others.
Lay
Speakers Tell Stories
Lay
speakers learn what makes a good story and discover their own style as a
storyteller. Learn techniques of effective storytelling and practice creating
stories from their own experiences.
Lay
Speakers Lead in Worship
The purposes of this
course are: (1) To gain an understanding of corporate
worship as an encounter of
the gathered community
with God and with one another. (2) To learn how to plan worship that is both
authentically Christian and
relevant to Christians and seekers today. (3) To develop the practical skills
needed for leading worship.
Lay
Speakers’ Introduction to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist
Church
This course examines
the Biblical basis of the foundation of the United Methodist Church’s book of
law. The course provides opportunities
to examine our social principles and the practical application of church law
with governs our local churches.
Lay
Speakers Create Disciple Making Faith Communities
The goal of this course
is to provide church leaders with key tools and principles that can be used to
make disciple-making
faith communities. Lay speakers will
learn about discipleship systems, the term
faith community and how
the theory of displacement affects their congregation, as well as considering
the realities of call
and leadership, 21st century structures for ministry, and new
opportunities for
ministry.
Lay
Speakers Discover Spiritual Gifts
This course focuses
on acquiring a better understanding of the church and its ministry needs,
learning what it means to be a minister; doing the work of Christ in the church
and in the world; and being more fully equipped to lead others in exploring and
using their spiritual gifts.
From
Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering the
Effective Sermon (NEW PREACH)
This
course provides useful information to the lay speaker about the art of writing
sermons. The lay speaker will receive information about resources available to
research topics, interpret scripture, and writing interesting and inspiring
sermons.
Public Communication Statement:
By signing this document you give
permission to the Walterboro Lay Speaking Ministries to use any statements,
oral or written, auditory productions, photographs and video productions for
any public communication and promotion of the Walterboro Lay Speaking
Ministries of the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church.
I have read and understood the Public
Communication Statement and give permission for my contributions to be used for
the stated purpose.
Signature of Applicant:
______________________________________________
If you have any handicapping
conditions, please indicate below:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Enclose Check or Money Order for $45.00
made payable to the UMC Conference Treasurer and mail it to: Priscilla McClellan, Communications
Co-Coordinator of the Walterboro Lay Speaking Ministries, 218 White Pine Ave,
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488.
The dead line for registration is
February 1, 2008. Registration must be postmarked by this date. To receive a
refund, we must be notified by February 1, 2008. Registration cannot be
transferred to a later date. Please do not delay. Class size is limited.
(Saturday, February
1, 2008, 2007 registration will begin at 8:00 AM, Further details to follow)
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Registrar Use Only------------------------------------------------------------
Name_________________________________ Church_____________________________
Charge________________________________ Cluster_____________________________
Date Registration received by
Registrar: _____________ Payment
Amount_________________
Class __________________________________________________________________
Walterboro
District Lay Speaking
Ministries Priscilla
McClellan Communications
Co-Coordinator Caring,
Leading And Communicating Through
Discipleship
Deadline Feb. 1, 2008
