Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church.  They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating.

• Leading - Lay servant leadership takes many forms.  Lay Servants provide leadership for small groups, mission endeavors, community organizations, worship settings, committees and teams, and more.  
• Caring - Lay servants provide a caring presence in all they do.  They may participate in visitation, welcoming and hosting guests, new member care, establishing local mercy ministries, prison ministry, and care for pastors and staff. 
• Communicating - Lay servants, like all believers, are called to share the good news of Christ with others.  This can occur through sharing an encouraging word with those who are suffering, speaking out for those who can’t speak for themselves, or presenting the gospel through preaching, teaching, or speaking.  Most importantly this happens through leading a life that exhibits Christ in all they do. 

Basic Lay Servant - The basic class is based on Cokesbury’s book, “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course,” which teaches a basic understanding of ministry in the United Methodist Tradition.  Included in the course is the following:

• Wesleyan Tradition and Foundations
• Spiritual Gifts
• Servant Leadership
• Caring Ministries
• Communicating
• Sharing Your Faith

We are offering Basic Lay Servant Ministries Online Training.  Basic LSM Training includes a basic foundation of the faith and an introduction to leadership.  This training will be offered via Zoom on the following dates:

Tuesday, August 13: 6-8pm

Thursday, August 15: 6-8pm

Tuesday, August 20: 6-8pm

Thursday, August 22: 6-8pm

You must complete all of the scheduled dates above to complete your training.  To participate you will need either a cell phone that will allow you to download the Zoom app (please do so ahead of time) or a laptop, a steady wi-fi connection, and a willingness to learn in a modern way.

Registration fee for the class is $25. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class)

For more information contact Anne Bosarge, abosarge@sgaumc.com.