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Today - by the numbers - there are few clergy on the streets.But, we, the laity, are all over the place.
And, we have the Good News!
We should be at our best as we bring the Good News about Jesus to
others.
Living, Leading & Developing Laity
Fruitfulness North Texas Conference Board of
Laity program to increase the effectiveness of the work done by
the laity.
Living, Leading & Developing Laity
Fruitfulness The focus is to encourage spiritual growth
& develop leadership skills to develop missional fruitfulness for
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
Education Currently Available Thru Lay Speaking/Servant Ministries
No prerequisites No designated course order
Start with courses in a rational pattern of development.
Aligned with Developing Laity Fruitfulness. Open to anyone
Additional requirements defined in The Book of Discipline to become a local or certified Lay Speaker/Servant
Living Discipleship FruitfulnessRecommended Courses
Basic Course Discover your spiritual gifts and how to employ
them within your local church. Daily Disciplines
Study John Wesley’s devotional life as an example in personal growth
Living our United Methodist Beliefs Explore our the basic beliefs & practices in The
Book of Discipline Theology: the Basics
Based on the book by Alister E. McGrath
Living Discipleship Fruitfulness Supports Leading Congregational Fruitfulness
self ↔ church ↔ community
Bridging The Gap
BRIDGING THE GAP…RECOMMENDED COURSES Spiritual Gifts
More comprehensive identification of spiritual gifts with thorough discussion how to activate these gifts within the structure of the church
Accountable Discipleship The household of God, the importance of
scripture & Wesley’s concept of grace with reference to class meetings & introduces covenant discipleship
Worship Recommended Courses Prayer
Learn to lead public prayer Storytelling
Teach, Amuse, Share, Inspire This Holy Mystery
Communion in the UM Church By Water & the Spirit
Baptism in the UM Church
EducationRecommended Courses Teach Adults
Deals with students in different life situations Communicates with various means of learning
Prepare to Teach Emphasizes teaching in the church
environment Organization and Polity of the UMC
Delivering The MessageRecommended CoursesGo Preach
Introductory or refresher course From Your Heart to Theirs:
Delivering an Effective Sermon Sermon preparation topics
EvangelismRecommended Courses Evangelism Lead Small Groups Stewardship
A holistic approach to stewardship Aging and Ministry in the 21st
Century Building a ministry for older adults
CaringRecommended Courses Lay Pastoral Caregiving
Caring for others in the faith & the extended communities
Ad hoc offerings developed locally:+ Caring for the End of Life
+ Caring for Those Who Grieve
+ Gathered Together: Personal Liturgies for Healing & Transformation
Short Focused Courses Concepts in Leadership:
Leading in Prayer & Leading in Meetings
Mission & Vision and Spiritual Leadership
Opening Ourselves to Grace Pentecost Journey United Methodist 101 thru UMCOM.org
Other Training Lay Witness Mission Understanding Men’s Ministry
LSM can assist in making these courses available for your group
Lay Servant Ministries
2012 General Conference: Lay Speaking Ministries
The goal is to equip the laity to recognize and respond to their call to ministry.
Lay Servant Ministries Levels Local Church Lay Servants
Normally serve in their local churches Certified Lay Servants
May serve in their local churches and beyond
Lay Servant Ministries
Summary
LSM trainin
g
Spiritual Develop-
ment
Spiritual Fellow-
ship
The Skills
to
Fully Engage Entire Congregations