Dates: Wednesdays, May 6 – June 3, 2020 (7:00 PM – 9:30 PM)

Location: Zoom (hosted by Sherman Oaks UMC)

Cost: $35

Registration Deadline: May 3, 2020

Classes are open to participants from all districts. Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification or re-certification as Certified Lay Servants are invited to attend.

Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.

Class Options:

• • BASIC Class: Instructor is Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua, the pastor at Knollwood UMC.
    • This class challenges Lay Servants to develop caring, leading, and communicating skills that support their church and encourage others to a deeper commitment in Christ and faithful discipleship. Participants are encouraged to discover their personal spiritual gifts and to consider the importance of servant leadership.
    • This class is required for Certified Lay Servant status.
    • Required book for you to acquire on your own is “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book” by Sandy Jackson & Brian Jackson. (Cokesbury price is $8.49 for paperback on sale as of April 15, Amazon price is $11.00 for paperback and $9.99 for kindle.)
  • Advanced Class – Spiritual Gifts and the Holy Spirit: Instructor is Rev. Garth Gilliam, the pastor at Sherman Oaks UMC.
    • One Advanced Course is required every three years to become or retain Certified Lay Servant status.
    • Required book for you to acquire on your own is “Each One A Minister” by William J. Carter. (Cokesbury price is $14.00, Amazon price is $13.99 for paperback and $9.99 for kindle.)
  • Advanced Class – Leading Small Groups that Transform: Instructor is Rev. Terry Van Hook, retired conference elder.
    • One Advanced Course is required every three years to become or retain Certified Lay Servant status.
    • Explore a Wesleyan way to form small group communities. The class will focus on Wesley’s dynamic organization, it’s origins and structure, along with integrating a devotional life with a life of loving others as Christ has unconditionally loved us.
    • Required book for you to acquire on your own is “Transforming Community: The Wesleyan Way to Missional Congregations” by Henry H. Knight III and F. Douglas Powe Jr. (Cokesbury price is $15.00, Amazon price is $15.00 for paperback and $9.99 for kindle.)

Childcare is not available for these classes. Click here for a full flyer for more information.

For questions, contact registrar Jean Castro at soumc@sbcglobal.net or 818.789.0351.

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