Online 2021 Spring ClassesAll classes are in person with the exception of the Basic class instructor Mary Anne Brannon contact Ollie Manley.
Cost: $42.00 per class. Fee does not include book. Books are available at Cokesbury, Upper Room Books, Amazon or any vendor where it can be found. Must be paid for with credit or debit card. Titles in Bold are advanced classes. Basic requires pastor's approval. Basic is the pre-requisite for all Advanced classes.
Must attend or complete all sessions to receive credit for the course.
Classes offered by Zoom require downloading the zoom app and require a tablet or computer. You must attend and participate in all 3 zoom sessions for 6 hours and complete the 4 hours of interactive and guided assignments for 4 hours to receive credit for the course. CLASSES are not restricted to any district, pick the time that works for you. You must register and pay on-line. Click here to register and pay.
If you have any questions please contact Harriet Fairley, District Director of Lay Servant Ministries. Email is district3lsm@gmail.com
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Student Book: Each One A Minister by William J. Carter
Instructor: Rev. Jairo Gay, ministerjairog@aol.com
Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2; 9:00 am – Noon (Saturdays)
In Person: Louise United Methodist Church, 1189 Hines Rd, LaGrange, Georgia 30241
Leading Worship
Student Book: Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman
Instructor: Rev. Joan Kinrade, Joan.kinrade@ngumc.net
Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2; 9 am – noon (Saturdays)
In Person: Sunny Side United Methodist Church, 5084 Old Atlanta Rd, Sunny Side, Georgia 30284
Basic * Requires pastor's approval
Saturday Oct. 9, 16, 23 10:00 am 12:00 pm (Saturdays)
Instructor Mary Anne Brannon
deadline for registration is Oct. 7
Book is Lay Servant Basic Course Sandy and Brian Jackson*
For more information contact Ollie Manley at olmanley48@gmail.com
Basic * Requires pastor’s approval
Student Book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participants Book by Sandy Jackson with Brian Jackson
Instructor: Rev. Jan Sherwood, jan.sherwood@ngumc.net
Oct. 9, 16, 23; 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Saturdays)
In Person: Milner United Methodist Church, 174 Main Street, Milner, Georgia 30257
United Methodist Heritage
Student Book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder
Instructor: Rev. Woody Roberts, woodir50@yahoo.com
Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; 9:00 am – Noon (Saturdays)
In Person: Barnesville First United Methodist Church, 375 Thomaston Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204
Called to Preach
Student Book: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Cyndi McDonald, Cyndi.Mcdonald@ngumc.net
Rev. Charley Reeb will be the guest lecturer on October 16. He is the editor of the 2022 Abingdon Preaching Annual and the author of several books including That'll Preach! 5 Simple Steps to Your Best Sermon Ever (Abingdon Press).
Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; 9:00 am – Noon (Saturdays)
In Person: Barnesville First United Methodist Church, 375 Thomaston Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204
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