Fall 2024 Lay Servant Ministries Class Schedule

Basic Lay Servant Class | Hybrid

Saturdays, September 21 & 28, 9:30 am-12:30 pm on Zoom
Saturday, October 5, 10 am – 1 pm in person at Roselle United Methodist Church (214 Sheridan Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203)
This class includes a group project which will be presented on the last day of in-person class.
Instructor: Rev. Peggy Holder
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OR

Mondays, October 28 – November 25, 7-9 pm on Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Walt Kellen
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Required Reading: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson & Brian Jackson
To order book:
Contact Creed Pogue (creed.pogue@gmail.com) Cost is $5. Also available at Cokesbury.com ($9.29) or Amazon ($8.49).

ADVANCED/CERTIFIED Courses (2 options) | via Zoom

Option 1: Leading Public Prayer

Course description: Praying in public can be daunting, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life.

Wednesdays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Jennifer Lovallo
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OR

Mondays, October 28 – November 25, 7-9 pm on Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Bob Costello
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Required Reading 

Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher
Available at Cokesbury.com: $14.99, (ePub $16.99)
https://www.cokesbury.com/Shaping-the-Prayers-of-the-People

OR

Amazon: $15.12, (kindle $12.99)
https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Prayers-People-Art-Intercession/dp/080287097X

OPTION 2: Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Studies

Course description: This course is designed to help participants lead small groups through ten thoughtful approaches to scripture study. The goal is scriptural wisdom shaping both personal and congregational decision-making that shapes a more authentic, biblical faith.

Mondays, September 30 – October 28, from 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Wil Wilson
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Required Reading

Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Groups Bible Studies by Jack L. Seymour
Available at Cokesbury: $11.99, (ePub, $12.79)
https://www.cokesbury.com/Teaching-Biblical-Faith?refq=jack%20l.%20seymour

OR

Amazon $12.09 (kindle $11.49)
https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Biblical-Faith-Leading-Studies/dp/1630884308