2025 District Lay Servant Training Schedule

UNITED METHODIST HERITAGE: Living our United Methodist Beliefs
DATES: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, and 3/19 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. This is a required course in the lay speaker track of study.
Link to sign up: bit.ly/4jLJh0H
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
DATES: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24 from 6:30pm -8:30 pm
This course offers a scriptural understanding of spiritual gifts as always given “for the common good.” By helping participants identify and link their gifts, abilities, and sense of calling, laity will learn the powerful connection between spiritual gifts and vocational discernment in the context of the mission of their local church. This is a required course in the lay speaker track of study.
Link to sign up: https://bit.ly/4gk9dgL
SOUL RESET: Relearning the Rhythms of Grace Through Daily Life with God
DATES: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm
This course helps participants discover the power of rest through practices that create spiritual wholeness. Beyond toxic cultures and “idols” of busyness, distraction, and consumption at the root of so much of our anxiety and disease,
Link to sign up: Coming Soon

Spring Virtual DATES: April 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 from 8:30am – 11:30 am – Details Coming Soon
Leading Worship
Called to Preach
Justice in Everyday Life
Leading Bible Study

Fall Virtual DATES: TBD
Leading Public Prayer
UNITED METHODIST HERITAGE: Living our United Methodist Beliefs
UNITED METHODIST POLITY: Life Together in the United Methodist Connection

Fall In Person DATES: October 4th 8am – 4pm
Classes to be Offered:
BASIC
Accountable Discipleship
In Ministry with the Forgotten
Called to Preach
Details will be published in the newsletter, on the web page and through Facebook. Any other questions, email MRDlayservants@vaumc.org