Cookeville District: Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking Ministry Courses Offered March 30 & 31, 2007, Algood United Methodist Church

BASIC COURSE in English – This basic course includes a study of what it means to be God’s called people. It provides learning opportunities in three areas of service for United Methodist Lay Speakers: leading in their church, ministries of caring and communicating (listening & speaking). Required text is “Basic Course 2005-2006” by Jack Gilbert & Nan Zoller

Teachers: Dr. Harold Martin, Dist. Superintendent,
Ms. Teena King, Certified Lay Speaker, Mrs. Holly Neal,
Cookeville Director of Lay Speaking Ministries

ADVANCED COURSES

From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering the Effective Sermon -
Pastor James Johnson – Associate Minister Crossville 1st UMC –
Required text is “From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering the Effective Sermon” by Tony Franks and David Carroll. This course is designed for Lay Speakers from a variety backgrounds and public speaking experience. The objectives of this course are: to provide a course for lay speakers who want to hone their preaching skills; to provide an opportunity for each speaker to present a short sermon; and to provide both written evaluation and oral feedback for the presentations.

Next Church Now Creating New Faith Communities –
Pastor Keith Long – Pastor Chestnut Mound-Elmwood-Mt. Zion Using the experience of the New Testament church at Ephesus as a guide, this course will challenge you with new and existing churches to rekindle a passion for ministry in the midst of a rapidly changing world.

LOCATION
Algood UMC, 135 West Main St, Algood TN 38506

DATES
Friday & Saturday , March 30 & 31, 2007
(Deadline for Registration is Feb. 28)

COST
Registration Fees: Basic $40, Advanced $40. Includes textbooks & materials, Saturday lunch, refreshments daily and certificate.

Cancellation Policy: No refund of fees after March 15 (& return of materials).

Scholarships available for those who need assistance with fee. To request scholarship, call Holly Neal, toll-free 1-866-244--5155 or 931-788-6337.

SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NIGHT, March 30, 2007
5:30-6:00 -- Gathering
6:00-8:15 -- Session 1

SATURDAY, March 31, 2007
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Registration/Refreshments
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -- Session 2
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 -- Break
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. -- Session 3
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. -- Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. -- Session 4
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. -- Session 5
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Break
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- Closing Worship & Sending Forth

Note: Participants will complete one course, either the Basic Course or the Advanced Course. The Basic Course is a prerequisite to the Advanced Courses. Certified Lay Speakers are required to take an Advanced Course every three years.


YOU are READY to BECOME a LAY SPEAKER IF
· You are willing to share your faith with those around you.
· You are willing to go wherever and whenever God calls.
· You will commit your time and energy to the service of your congregation, community, neighbor, etc.

Lay Speakers are active, supportive members of the United Methodist Church that are committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, care-giving ministries, listening, written & spoken communications, and are willing to use their gifts and talents and improve their skills for service involved in leadership roles within their church and community.

What it means to be a CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKER
To be a Certified Lay Speaker, you need the recommendation of your Pastor and Church Council or Charge Conference, and must complete both the Basic Course and one Advanced Course in Lay Speaking. To continue as a Certified Lay Speaker, you must complete one Advanced Course every three years. Certified Lay Speakers not only continue to serve within their local UMC but also serve in their district and conference in various ministries as they feel God's calling. You must be a member of a United Methodist Church. Your Pastor's signature is required on the registration form.

What it means to be a LOCAL CHURCH LAY SPEAKER
To be recognized as a Local Church Lay Speaker, you must be recommended by your Pastor and Church Council or Charge Conference, and must complete the Basic Course for Lay Speaking. To continue as a Local Church Lay Speaker, you must complete a refresher course every three years. Local Church Lay Speakers serve primarily in and through their local church. You must be a member of a United Methodist Church. Your Pastor's signature is required on the registration form.