Lay Speaking - RIM
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District Director of Lay Speaking
Kim Whynacht 508-285-8931
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which has been approved for the 2011 Charge Conferences!
Upcoming Lay Speaking Courses
Advanced Course: Create Disciple-Making Faith Communities
Place: John Wesley UMC
270 Gifford St.
Falmouth, MA. 02540
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: May 15th, 22nd, 29th, June 5th, 12th
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Nancy Leger
Registration Fee: $35.00
Registration now OPEN
Registration CLOSES: May 8th
This course provides you with key tools and principles used to create disciple-making faith communities. You will learn about discipleship systems and how the theory of displacement impacts your congregations. You will consider the realities of call and leadership, 21st-century structures for ministry and new opportunities for ministry.
Westerly, RI. 02891
Instructor: Pastor Barry Burdick
Registration Fee: $35.00
Registration now OPEN
Advanced Course: Lay Speakers Tell Stories “Dancing with Words”
Place: Grace UMC
10 Park Ave.
Westerly, RI. 02891
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: April 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, & 15th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Instructor: Scott Andrews
Registration Fee: $35.00
Registration now OPEN
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About Lay Speaking Classes
Lay Speaking classes are divided into two categories. The Basic Course provides the initial required training to become a local church lay speaker and Advanced Courses for certified lay speakers or for those wishing to move from Local to Certified.
To become a Local Church Lay Speaker, one must take the Basic Lay Speaking Course. A refresher course is required every three years to remain a Local Church Lay Speaker.
To become a Certified Lay Speaker and serve outside your local congregation, you must take one advanced course and continue by taking at least one advanced course every three years. All Local Church and Certified Lay Speakers must submit an annual report of activities to their respective charge conference.
Important Reminder: A refresher course is required every three years to remain a Local Church Lay Speaker. To become a Certified Lay Speaker and serve outside your local congregation, you must take one advanced course and continue by taking at least one advanced course every three years. All Local Church and Certified Lay Speakers must submit an annual report of activities to their respective charge conference.