Leading Worship – This course focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either leads a group or congregation in worship.

Participants Order: AB526 978-0-6873-

3526-8 “Worshiping with United Methodists”

Leader will be Rev. Dr. Gerry Kahler for class

tobe held in October in Kalona.

Leading in Prayer – This course on prayer in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in prayer, both public and personal.

Participants Order: AB9077978-0-6870-

9077-8 “Let the Whole Church Say Amen!”

Leader will be Rev. Jeff Bixby for class to be

heldin October in Kalona.

Please order your books from

Discipleship Resources at (800) 972-0433

or bookstore.upperroom.org

and take them to class.

Send registration and questions to:

Rebecca Rowe

Southeast District Office

1010 E. Washington Street, Suite 101

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

Phone: 319-986-2095

E-mail:

2017 Lay Servant Training Schedule

March 18 and 25 classes will be held at First UMC, 309 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. both days.

  • Basic
  • Go Preach!
  • Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution

July 22 and 23 classes will be held at Wilton UMC, 1401 Maurer Street, Wilton. Saturday is from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday is from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

  • Basic
  • Lay Pastoral Care Giving
  • Accountable Discipleship

October 22 and 29 classes will be held at Kalona UMC, 302 4th Street, Kalona, from 1:30-7:30 p.m. both days.

  • Basic
  • Leading Worship
  • Leading in Prayer

All laity are invited to attend any of these classes even if you are not desiring recognition as a Certified Lay Servant.

Certified Lay Servant – Has taken the Basic training and one additional Advanced Class.

Lay Speaker must take the Basic and complete courses on ALL of the following topics: Discovering Spiritual Gifts, Leading Worship, Leading Prayer, Preaching, United Methodist Heritage, and United Methodist Polity.

Certified Lay Minister must complete the three-year School for Lay Ministry Program.

Iowa Annual Conference

Southeast District

Lay Servant Training

Events - 2017

All Laity are invited to become a Lay Servant.

Deadline for registration is two weeks prior to event. Each class is $10 with a $5 late fee after the deadline.

You must attend both days of classes in order to receive credit.

Basic Course

Basic Lay Servant Ministry– This course is the foundation for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries and is a requirement prior to taking any advanced courses.

Participants Order: DR626978-0-88177-

626-3 “Lay Servant Ministries”

March Leader in Mount Pleasant: Pastor Elizabeth Bell

July Leader in Wilton: Lay Minister Marsha Gerot

October Leader inKalona: Lay Minister Marsha Gerot

Advanced Courses

Go Preach! – This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence.

Participants Order: DR384978-0-88177-

384-2 “Go Preach!”

Leader will be Rev. Deb Stowersfor class to be held in March in Mount Pleasant.

Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution – Explore different healthy practicesof resolving conflict.

Participants Order: ISBN 978-08358-1026-5 “The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transforma-tion.”

Leaders will be Regina Allen and Pastor Larry Allen for class to be held in March in Mount Pleasant.

Lay Pastoral Care Giving– This course offers insights into the life span and dynamics of con-temporary life to help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others.

Participants Order: DR554978-0-88177-

554-9 “Lay Pastoral Care Giving”

Leader will be Rev. Ron Carlsonfor class to be held in July in Wilton.

Accountable Discipleship – This course focuses on the idea of the household of God, the importance of scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the importance of the office of class leader. You are encouraged to look at your own faith community and see how it is (or is not)a reflection of genuine Christian community.

Participants Order: DR339978-0-88177-

339-2 “Accountable Discipleship”

Leader will be Rev. Michael Agnew for class

to be held in July in Wilton.