Lay Ministries Catalog

2013Lay Ministry Equipping Resources Catalog

“I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.”

–Philippians 1:6 (NRSV)

Table Of Contents Basic Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 New Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Advanced Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Refresher Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Other Lay Servant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Salt and Light

“Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the Godflavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness?… You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.” (Matthew 5:13-14, The Message) Each one of us has a responsibility in our spiritual life to be salt and light to others, to help them along on their spiritual journey. The courses in this catalog provide ways of equipping laity to be salt and light to the world around them.

Early Methodism stressed both personal holiness and social holiness. It was, and still is, not enough to be formed in the faith without outward expressions of that faith which are lived out in our homes, workplaces, and communities.

“After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you?13You call me Teacher and Lord – and you are right, for that is what I am. 14So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. 16Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. 17If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.”

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The role of servant that Jesus took (doulos) is better translated “slave”. The disciples, who A Word About Servants were embarrassed by this act of humility, lisIn 2012 the General Conference of The tened as Jesus spelled out the implications of United Methodist Church approved legislation what he had done. He told them what was exto change the name of Lay Speaking Ministries pected for their own lives. Not only were they to Lay Servant Ministries. For several quadrennia, to pass on his teachings by word and deed, various name changes were proposed – none of but they were to do all this through selfless which adequately described the role of this lead- love – by serving one another without pride or ership development program. prestige.

The term servant was chosen because it best In this world, so centered in pride and selfdescribes what Jesus told his disciples in John centeredness, the word servant is certainly not 13 after he himself had performed the duties of a position to be desired. In some cultures it the lowliest servant. means the lowest slave, but we should not be offended. Instead, we should be honored to serve as our Lord and Savior did. Jesus said to the disciples and says to us today, “Now

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that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them” (v. 17). The gospel is a life to be lived, not just an ideal to be contemplated.

We are called to live out our discipleship as servants in leadership!

What’s Inside?

This catalog offers our latest resources designed to equip laity for their roles in ministry as disciples. The Basic Course is the beginning course for Lay Servant Ministries and for leadership development. All lay servants must complete the Basic Course. This course can also be used for other laity in the church to acquaint them with their gifts, calling, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. A resource-planning guide in the back of this catalog will help individuals and district or conference leaders make decisions about training needs.

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A Lay Servant is… þþ An active, supportive (professing) member of a United Methodist church; þþ Eager to serve the church, community, and world; þþ Well-informed on scripture and on the doctrine, heritage, organization, and life of The United Methodist Church; þþ Committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, caregiving ministries, and spoken communication; þþ Willing to improve his/her skills by training for service.

A Lay Speaker is… a certified lay servant who is called and equipped to provide pulpit supply in the absence of a pastor.

Two Types of Lay Servants

1. Local Church Lay Servants: serve in and through their local churches. To be recognized as a local church lay servant, one must be recommended by his/her pastor and church council or charge conference, and complete Lay Servant Ministries the Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course. Each God is calling each of us to be witnesses participant must reapply annually, reporting on who proclaim the presence and power of God service rendered and learning achieved during through all that we are and all that we do. Listen. the year. Every three years the lay servant must Is God calling you to a new way of service and complete a refresher course or continuing eduasking you to be a local church or certified lay cation course relating to his/her ministry. servant?

2. Certified Lay Servants: serve in their Lay servants are called to proclaim the own churches, in other churches, and through gospel in many different ways, in leadership district or conference projects and programs. and supportive roles, to help others grow in a This offers them the opportunity to expand their life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ. At the outreach and to enrich their ministry through General Conference of 2012 the name of this the various advanced courses. leadership development program was changed To be recognized as a certified lay servant, from Lay Speaking Ministries to Lay Servant one must be recommended by his/her pasMinistries. There is no change in the process of tor and church council or charge conference becoming a local church or certified lay servant and complete the Lay Servant Ministries Basic from the former lay speaker process. There was, Course as well as one Learning & Leading (Lay however, a role of lay speaker added to the pro- Servant Advanced) Course. Each lay servant gram which includes specific preparation and must report and be renewed annually, and accountability processes. he/she must complete at least one Advanced Course every three years.

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Lay Servant Ministries Conference and District Directors Guide

Due to revisions made by General Conference 2012, this guide is available in draft form only until the title of the Conference Director (as a member of the annual conference) is approved by the annual (regional) and central conferences. The outcome of the ratifying vote will be made available by the Council of Bishops in late 2013 or early 2014. At that time the Laity Sunday draft will be converted to a final copy.

Usually celebrated on the third Sunday in OcSee page 21 for ordering information. tober, this day is set aside to recognize and affirm the ministry of the laity. It can be celebrated anytime, but please do remember it. The theme Each Learning & Leading course has for 2013 is Disciples Called to Action: Dea required text for the participants and veloping Effective Lay Leadership. To find leaders and a Leader’s Guide for those who are facilitating the course. resources for Laity Sunday, visit GBOD.org/laity These are denoted beside each resource after March 15 each year. with a symbol:

Watch the GBOD website for new course releases: www.gbod.org/laity Revised Leader’s Guides – As Leader’s Guides for older courses are revised, they will be available as PDFs to download for a fee. The format and some content will be new.

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Lay Servant Ministries BASIC COURSE Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Participant’s Book • DR552 • 978-0-88177-552-5 • $11.00 This course is the foundation for all the other Learning & Leading courses. In this course you are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended. Participants are invited to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. The course offers guidelines for best practices as a church leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life.

B a sic Cours es

Lay speakers must meet the requirements listed for certified lay servant.

They must also interview with the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries In addition, they must complete the required courses after the Basic Course: Discovering Spiritual Gifts, Planning Worship, Leading Prayer, Preaching, Living Our United Methodist Beliefs, and United Methodist Polity.

This course may serve as a short-term study for small groups, Sunday school classes, and new member classes.

Lay Servant Ministries

BASIC COURSE Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Leader’s Guide • DR551 • 978-0-88177-551-8 • $11.00 The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course can be used for both adults and youth.

Watch the GBOD.org/laity website for other available translations.

(SPANISH) Lay Servant Ministries*

BASIC COURSE Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Participant’s Book • DRPDF582 • $5.00 This course is the foundation for all the other Learning & Leading courses. In this course you are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended. Participants are invited to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. The course offers guidelines for best practices as a church leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life.

This course may serve as a short-term study for small groups, Sunday school classes, and new member classes.

(SPANISH) Lay Servant Ministries*

BASIC COURSE Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Leader’s Guide • DRPDF581 • $5.00

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CORE Cour se s

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts.

Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition

Steve Harper Participant’s Book • 740 • 978-0-8358-0740-1 • $12.00 This workbook describes major features in John Wesley’s devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his ministry to your own life. Structured around Wesley’s “Means of Grace,” this study covers, among other topics, prayer, scripture, the Lord’s Supper, and fasting. Developed for individual or group study, the workbook also offers suggestions for organizing an initial group meeting and developing a successful group study.

Grow Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines*

Each One a Minister

Anita Owens Fenstermacher Leader’s Guide • DRPDF198 • $8.00

Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory

(SPANISH) La vida de devoción en la tradición wesleyana

William J. Carter DR375 • 978-0-88177-375-0 • $14.00

Charles V. Bryant 819 • 978-0-8358-0819-4 $22.00 for package of 10 booklets

CORE Cours es

CORE courses are suggested next steps after taking the Basic Course to help lay servants and others discern their gifts, emphasize the importance of spiritual formation through daily disciplines, and provide an understanding of what it means to be United Methodist. Each course has a required text for the participants and leaders and a Leader’s Guide for those who are facilitating the course.

(Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition) Steve Harper Participant’s Book • 876 • 978-0-8358-0876-7 • $9.00 Structured around Wesley’s “Means of Grace,” this study covers, among other topics, prayer, scripture, the Lord’s Supper, and fasting. Developed for individual or group study, the workbook also offers suggestions for organizing an initial group meeting and developing a successful group study.

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts*

Revised William J. Carter DRPDF441 • $8.00

(SPANISH) La formación espiritual a través de la disciplina diaria*

(Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline) Anita Owens Fenstermacher Leader’s Guide • DRPDF431 • $8.00

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE FOR LEADERS

Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Charles V. Bryant 633 • 978-0-8358-0633-6 • $14.00

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CORE Cour se s

To many people, prayer remains a mystery, and praying in public is a test of faith left to the “professionals” of the church. Mary O. Benedict offers a short course on praying in public to help you grow in confidence and skill in prayer, both public and personal. Benedict’s deep passion grows from her awareness of prayer as an intimate connection to God. She teaches you to encourage deeper and more vital prayer among all Christians.

Leading in Prayer

Mary O. Benedict DR492 • 978-0-88177-492-4 • $8.00

Class Leaders: Recovering a Tradition

David Lowes Watson This text is not available from The Upper Room.

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NEW Cours es

Let the Whole Church Say Amen!

Laurence Hull Stookey This text is not available from The Upper Room.

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ISBN 978-06870-9077-8

Class Leaders*

Steven W. Manskar Available in 2013 DRPDF624 • $8.00

Coming in 2013!

New worship courses

Accountable Discipleship

Steven W. Manskar DR339 • 978-0-88177-339-2 • $15.00

In order to produce a high-quality resource, there will be two Worship Courses instead of one! Planning Worship and Leading Worship will be available later in 2013 – Thank you for your patience! The wait will be worth it.

This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, the importance of scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the importance of the office of class leader in the development of the Methodist movement. You are encouraged to look at your own faith community and see how it is (or is not) a reflection of genuine Christian community.

Becoming Accountable Disciples*

Revised Steven W. Manskar DRPDF440 • $8.00

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Ad vanced Cour se s

Explore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of The Book of Discipline. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as you embrace the United Methodist way. Also required for the course is A Brief History of The United Methodist Church, available at gbod.org. This course replaces the United Methodist heritage course.

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs*

George Hovaness Donigian DRPDF606 • $8.00

Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century

Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. DR540 • 978-0-887177-540-2 • $13.00

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Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way

Kenneth L. Carder DR571 • 978-0-88177-571-6 • $13.00

Leading in Lay Pastoral Care*

Brian Jackson DRPDF596 • $8.00

Afire with God

Betsy Schwarzentraub DR520 • 978-0-88177-520-4 • $15.00 This course helps participants develop a holistic understanding of stewardship.

Lead in Stewardship*

DRPDF12 • $8.00

This course offers a perceptive and practical guide for leaders who are interested in building ministry for older adults. But it also provides thoughtprovoking questions about aging and promotes an understanding of the processes that we all will experience if we live long enough. Recommended for all who live within an aging community or congregation.

In Ministry with Boomers and Beyond*

Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. DRPDF595 • $8.00

Transforming Evangelism

Henry H. Knight, III and F. Douglas Powe, Jr. DR485 • 978-0-88177-485-6 • $14.00 This course leads participants to learn from John Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. They will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith.

Lay Pastoral Care Giving

Tim Farabaugh DR554 • 978-0-88177-554-9 • $18.00

Lead in Evangelism*

DRPDF11 • $8.00

How do you learn to care for others in the community—whether the community of faith or the extended community? Some people seem to have natural gifts, but most of you can learn to improve your caring skills. This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to help your church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others.

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Ad vanced Cour se s

Go Preach!

John P. Gilbert DR384 • 978-0-88177-384-2 • $14.00

This course is designed to help provide you, as church leaders, with a basic understanding of the ways in which adults learn and grow.

This course is designed for lay leaders, pastors, student pastors who have not completed formal preaching training, pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence.

This course can be used for Lay Servant Ministry Instructor training.

Teach Adults*

Diana L. Hynson DRPDF10 • $8.00

Dancing with Words

You Can Preach!

John P. Gilbert DR387 • 978-0-88177-387-3 • $8.00

From Your Heart to Theirs:

Ray Buckley DR407 • 978-0-88177-407-8 • $14.00

Delivering an Effective Sermon Tony Franks and David Carroll

You will learn what constitutes a good story, discover your storytelling styles, learn the techniques of effective storytelling, and practice creating stories from your own experiences.

Participant’s Guide • DR536 • 978-0-88177-536-5 • $6.00

Tell Stories

Ray Buckley DR408 • 978-0-88177-408-5 • $8.00

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Start Here

Barbara Bruce DR303 • 978-0-88177-303-3 • $11.00

Franks and Carroll move beyond the basics of public speaking and address the foundations necessary for preparing an engaging sermon. The 5 parts of this helpful experiential guide include: types of sermons, from exegetical to topical to children’s sermons; finding the story and using the hymnal; reading the Bible aloud; communication on paper and moving beyond the paper; and presentation and practice. Each of the sections is designed to fit into a 2-hour session.

From Your Heart to Theirs:

Delivering an Effective Sermon Tony Franks and David Carroll Instructor’s Guide • DR535 • 978-0-88177-535-8 • $8.00

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ALT ERNATIVE A DVAN CED Cour se s

For 50 years, since the incorporation of the Institute of Church Renewal, the Lay Witness Mission has proven itself effective in local church evangelism, renewal, developing small groups, and starting prayer ministries. It has enabled local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This course is available only through Aldersgate Renewal Ministries. Please contact Frank Billman at 1.877.857.9372 or fbillman@aldersgaterenewal.org.

Understanding Men’s Ministry

This course is a condensed curriculum based upon content and materials used in the No Man Left Behind training offered by Man in the Mirror. This advanced course is

offered through United Methodist Men to generate interest and capacity in local churches for effective men’s ministry. Materials include the book No Man Left Behind, a student workbook, Leader’s Guide, and a CD with PowerPoint slides, speaker’s notes, and supplementary materials to assist the presenter. For more information on how to utilize and deliver with assistance from United Methodist Men, please contact the GCUMM office at gcumm@ gcumm.org or 866-297-4312.

We have been consulting with national events to provide a track for certified lay servants. This meets the requirements for an advanced course; however, conferences or districts may decide to give credit for one-time attendance only. They are:

The Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation™ consists of a single five-day session. The faculty of the Five Day Academies are chosen from many outstanding spiritual leaders in seminaries, churches, and denominations in the United States. A Five Day Academy typically begins on Sunday evening and ends on Friday at noon. Each day includes curriculum sessions, times for silent reflection, discussions with faculty, and covenant group meetings. There is also a nightly Eucharist service, Morning Prayer, and Night Prayer. Five Day Academies are offered each year in locations around the world. The cost varies according to the location. See The Upper Room website for Academy locations and dates academy.upperroom.org/events/five-day

SOULfeast: SOULfeast, The Upper Room’s annual spiritual formation event, is held in July each year at Lake Junaluska, NC. It includes dynamic worship, a feast of workshops, sabbath renewal, and fellowship. A special gathering place for lay speakers! soulfeast.upperroom.org Aldersgate Renewal Ministries holds a conference each year in July at various locations. This event is more than a conference: it is a life-changing experience with God. Adults will encounter God in worship celebrations, practical workshops, and creative prayer experiences. Lay speakers who attended the 2012 event were greatly enriched. aldersgaterenewal.org

The Congress on Evangelism

This event is sponsored by the Council on Evangelism with the support of the General Board of Discipleship and The Foundation for Evangelism. The congress meets every January at different locations and presents motivational speakers and workshops on evangelism.

Every other year The Foundation for Evangelism chooses and sponsors the Denman Lecturer at the congress. These are a series of lectures on evangelism given by a distinguished pastor or layperson.

The Foundation for Evangelism also provides a limited number of scholarships for the event to first-time attendees. congressonevangelism.org

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Lay Witness Mission

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ONLINE A DVAN CED Cour se s

Leading Worship 101 for Lay People Do you read scripture or lead the people in prayers on Sunday morning?

Would you like to sharpen your skills for the way you communicate at the lectern?

Leading Worship 101 will focus on basic worship leadership skills for lay persons (“liturgists” or “lay readers”) who assist the pastor in leading Christian worship. If you currently help lead worship in your congregation or would like to prepare for such leadership, this course led by instructor Dan Benedict is for you. Particular emphasis is given to basic skills: understanding your leadership role in relation to other leaders and the congregation, reading scripture, leading prayer, distribution of the elements at the Lord’s Supper, and basic do’s and don’ts of effective worship leadership. Deacons, elders/presbyters, and lay worship leader coordinators are also welcome, particularly with an eye to doing local training and providing support to lay readers/assisting ministers in their local church settings.

Biblical Storytelling I

Learning the sacred stories of scripture by heart and sharing them with others is both an ancient-future art and a powerful spiritual practice. This workshop’s methods, developed by the Network of Biblical Storytellers International, are for everyone who wishes to learn, to tell, and to connect with God and other people through sacred story – yes, you can do it too! By the end of the two-week workshop, you will be able to share at least

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one text with others by heart, and you will understand how this completely nontechnological art fits into a digital-communications world.

Whether you work with children in Sunday school or dream of bringing scripture to life in worship or elsewhere, your ministry and your spirit will be enriched by this art.

This is a two-week introduction to the ancient-future art and spiritual discipline of telling the sacred stories of scripture. Participants will learn to prepare, learn, and tell a biblical text by heart (not “memory”) using the methods of the Network of Biblical Storytellers International. The workshop is taught by NBS member and United Methodist deacon Beth Galbreath.

Biblical Storytelling II

This workshop, also led by Beth Galbreath, expands on the methods taught in Biblical Storytelling I. It explores a number of storytelling genres as well as telling the biblical text, including midrash, chancel drama, firstperson storytelling, puppetry, and more. The workshop also offers specific ideas for learning tough passages; using and not abusing voice and body; and enhancing tellings with props, digital media, and more, with children and adults. It also suggests ways to deepen your practice of this art as a personal spiritual discipline. Anyone who is already practicing the art of storytelling, biblical or secular, is welcome; Biblical Storytelling I is an excellent starting place for those new to the art but is not required. In this three-week workshop, you will dive deeper into developing your unique storytelling “voice,” expand your technique, and polish your art. Biblical Storytelling I is not a prerequisite for Biblical Storytelling II, but previous storytelling experience is highly recommended.

Growing Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines

Do you want to grow in your faith journey?

Do you want to help others grow in their faith journey?

This seven-week course uses the texts Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline and

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Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition. Participants will be guided in discerning God’s direction for their lives, practicing daily disciplines, and reaching out in love. During this sevenweek course led by Debra Dickerson, students will participate in weekly class discussions based on their readings and will also experience an online small accountability group.

of Holy Communion, providing resources and ideas for all, both laypeople and clergy, who plan and lead worship and provide pastoral care. This class is approved for advanced Lay Servant Ministries credit.

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs

The history, heritage, beliefs, mission and culture of the United Methodist Church Multimedia Technology in Worship for the for anyone who wants to know what’s Church Volunteer 101 distinctive about being a United MethodThe use of multimedia technology in worship ist Christian. We’ll explore the special gifts is growing at an exponential rate. Congregations of theology, witness, and organization that of all sizes are acknowledging the gift of media the United Methodist Church brings to the technology; however, very few have access to church universal, how we got where we are formal training. today, and how our distinctive emphases Students will be introduced to the hardware are still needed in the 21st-century church. and software in worship technology and discover This class replaces “United Methodist their ability to plan, create, and implement technol- Heritage” as the third Lay Servant Minisogy in a worship setting. The workshop will also tries class required for certified lay servants, help the student learn about worship itself and the but everyone is welcome! Participants role of technology in design, appropriateness, and must have the book Living Our Beliefs: The excellence. Special consideration will be given to United Methodist Way by Bishop Kenneth budget and a low-cost approach to technology Carder. Other materials will be downloaded. implementation. This workshop is designed for Participants should be prepared to read asthe church volunteer or pastor who would classify signments and post their reflections on the themselves as “beginners” in multimedia experi- discussion boards daily, but there is no set ence. (Please note that since the workshop utilizes time to be online. some software that is Windows-based, Mac users may find some limitations.)

Come to the Table

Deepen your own and your congregation’s understanding and practice of Holy Communion, or begin a Eucharistic ministry, through this wide-ranging study of This Holy Mystery, scripture, church history, and United Methodist theology and practice of the sacrament. This course will reference, but go beyond, the official United Methodist documents to include art, music, film, and video resources to enrich our understanding and participation in the sacrament. Participants will need a Bible and United Methodist Hymnal and, if possible, a Book of Worship; other materials will be downloaded.

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ONLINE ADVAN CE D Co urs es

Several times a year, BeADisciple.com hosts online courses that have been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries. These are designated by the GBOD logo “Learning and Leading” and are listed at www.beadisciple.com/layspeakingministries.html.

Green Church

Based on the book by the same name, and taught by author Rebekah Simon-Peter, this two-week class guides you in exploring humankind’s organic connection to the Creator and creation. At the same time, you’ll learn of the challenges currently facing creation. Even in the face of pollution, soaring population, climate change, and habitat loss one of the most promising solutions is the gathering of like-minded people of faith.

People just like you in groups just like this.

In this empowering class you’ll learn how you can take positive and inspiring actions that move your congregation toward a deeper shade of green. Each participant will need a copy of Green Church, available on Kindle, e-book, or in soft-cover.

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REFRES HER Cour se s

These resources may also be used as refresher courses for local church lay speakers or to equip other laity groups.

Online Course

Concepts in Leadership 1*

Refresher Course for Local Church Leaders DRPDF7 • $7.50 • 31 pages Texts for this course:

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Leading in Prayer* Betsey Heavner DRPDF437 • $3.00

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Leading Meetings* Betsey Heavner DRPDF433 • $3.00

Concepts in Leadership 2*

United Methodism 101 - Online Introduction to The United Methodist

Church

This basic course is an online class designed for new United Methodists and anyone wanting to know more about the denomination, as well as longtime United Methodists who would like to check their basic knowledge of the church. This highly interactive course (with video, audio, online quizzes, discussion boards, links, and online written content) not only provides a basic overview and understanding of United Methodism, but also inspires students to seek additional study.

REFRESHER Co urs es

These courses are designed to prepare church leaders to focus on their roles as spiritual leaders and to function as role models for others in the congregation. Although these courses were designed as refresher courses for local church lay speakers, they may be used for leadership development in any setting.

Available only through www.umcom.org.

Opening Ourselves to Grace DVD & CD-ROM

Produced by Mark V. Purushotham DR508 • 978-0-88177-508-2 • $26.00

Texts for this course:

Opening Ourselves to Grace explores the basic practices of Christian faith and life from a Wesleyan perspective. This resource contains both a DVD and a CD-ROM with video content and written resources.

Includes a video presentation on Wesley’s understanding of spiritual practice, Bible study, and other additional helpful resources.

Carol Krau DRPDF434 • $3.00

Meeting Length: 45–60 minutes Daily Prep: 20 minutes Leader’s Guide: Yes – included on CD

Refresher Course for Local Church Leaders DRPDF13 • $7.50 • 31 pages

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Mission and Vision*

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Spiritual Leadership* Michael A. Bealla DRPDF435 • $3.00

Pentecost Journey DVD

Produced by Francisco M. Litardo DR593 • 978-0-88177-593-8 • $25.00 This resource is intended to help congregations, districts, and conferences fulfill Christ’s mandate to make disciples with a particular focus on helping local churches understand issues related to developing ministry with Hispanics/Latinos. The guiding principle is the vision of Pentecost in which the uniqueness of the Hispanic/Latino cultures is affirmed as ministry is developed.

Meeting Length: 45–60 minutes Daily Prep: 20 minutes Leader’s Guide: Yes – included on CD

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C e rt if ied L ay M inis ter T r a ining

Call and Covenant for Ministry: Module 1*

Conference and District Directors Guide

The purpose of this module is to provide a basic overview of the call to ministry, theology, and ordering of ministry in The United Methodist Church; explain the role of certified lay minister; support the formation of a mutual ministry team for learning and leading in the congregation; and develop a ministry covenant to guide the mission of the church.

This guide provides information for conference and district directors of Lay Servant Ministries. Content includes a history and overview of Lay Servant Ministries, the responsibilities of conference an district directors, guidance for organizing Lay Servant Ministries, tools for administration, information on the Association of Conference Directors of Lay Servant Ministries (ACDLSM), and resources.

DRPDF3 • $25.00 • 81 Pages

The Practice of Ministry: Module 2* DRPDF4 • $25.00 • 120 Pages

This module covers basic skills the certified lay minister should know: leading worship; preaching and sharing faith; forming discipleship ministries; and providing congregational care. It is intended to be used by the certified lay minister, the mutual ministry team supporting the process in the local church, and the equipping clergyperson assigned.

Organization for Ministry: Module 3*

DR623 * $10.00 * 50 Pages

Although spiritual formation is not listed as a tenet of Lay Servant Ministries, it is the most important aspect and undergirds the mission and ministry of lay servants In the chart that follows you will see courses listed not only as Leading, Caring, and Communicating, but also Spiritual Formation.

Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 (NRSV)

DRPDF5 • $25.00 • 39 Pages

The purpose of this module is to provide a basic understanding of leadership, administration, and congregational development, and to offer tools for maximizing leadership, organization, and resources for faithful and fruitful ministry in various kinds of congregations.

Connection for Ministry: Module 4* DRPDF6 • $25.00 • 22 Pages

The purpose of the fourth module is to provide the certified lay minister with a basic review of United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity; to familiarize him/her with the connection between the local church, district, conference, and general agencies of the denomination; and to support him/her in developing plans for ongoing education. This course concludes with a commitment service.

What Every Teacher Needs to Know About – resources listed in the CLM Modules

are available at: www.gbod.org/WETNK

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LEADING

CARING

Topic

Text

Leader’s Guide

Teaching Adults (p.11)

Start Here Barbara Bruce DR303 • $11.00

Teach Adults* Diana L. Hynson DRPDF10 • $8.00

Topic

Text

Leader’s Guide

Lay Pastoral Care Giving (p. 10)

Lay Pastoral Care Giving Tim Farabaugh DR554 • $18.00

Leading in Lay Pastoral Care* DRPDF596 • $8.00

COMMUNICATING Leading Prayer (p. 8)

Let the Whole Church Say Amen!

Laurence Hull Stookey

Leading in Prayer Mary O. Benedict DR492 • $8.00

Stewardship (p. 11)

Afire with God Betsy Schwarzentraub DR520 • $15.00

Lead in Stewardship* DRPDF12 • $8.00

Evangelism (p. 11)

Transforming Evangelism Henry H. Knight, III and F. Douglas Powe, Jr. DR485 • $14.00

Lead in Evangelism* DRPDF11 • $8.00

Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. DR540 • $13.00

In Ministry with Boomers and Beyond* Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. DRPDF595 • $8.00

United Methodist History (p. 10)

Living Our Beliefs Kenneth L. Carder DR571 • $13.00

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs* George Donigian DRPDF605 • $8.00

Class Leaders (p. 9)

Class Leaders: Recovering a Tradition

Class Leaders* Steven W. Manskar DRPDF624 * $8.00 Coming in 2013

Older Adult Ministries (p. 10)

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Telling Stories (p. 12)

Preaching (p. 13)

Dancing with Words Ray Buckley DR407 • $14.00

Tell Stories Ray Buckley DR408 • $8.00

Go Preach!

John P. Gilbert DR384 • $14.00

You Can Preach!

John P. Gilbert DR387 • $8.00

From Your Heart to Theirs Participant’s Guide Tony Franks and David Carroll DR536 • $6.00

From Your Heart to Theirs Instructor’s Guide Tony Franks and David Carroll DR535 • $8.00

SPIRITUAL FORMATION Daily Disciplines (p. 7)

Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Steve Harper 740 • $12.00

Grow Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines* Anita Owens Fenstermacher DRPDF198 • $8.00

Spiritual Gifts (p. 6)

Each One a Minister William J. Carter DR375 • $14.00

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts* William J. Carter DRPDF441 • $8.00

Accountable Discipleship (p. 8)

Accountable Discipleship Steven W. Manskar DR339 • $15.00

Becoming Accountable Disciples* Steven W. Manskar DRPDF440 • $8.00

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