Lay Servant Classes Offered
posted on September 12
The Catawba Valley District is offering 4 Lay Servant Class Opportunities: "Opening Ourselves to Grace: The Means of Grace and Discipleship", as well as 3 classes on Methodism (History, Doctrine, and Polity). All four of these courses meet the requirements for Advanced Lay Servant certification.
"Opening Ourselves to Grace: The Means of Grace and Discipleship"
Christian discipleship is a relationship with Jesus Christ not unlike that which you share with the one you love. When we accept his invitation to take up our cross daily and follow him (see Luke 9:23) we become his friends (see John 15:14-17) and members of his family (Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:1-7). This relationship is a matter of heart and life.
The "Opening Ourselves to Grace" Advanced Lay Servant course explores this relationship of grace and the basic practices of Christian faith and life from a Wesleyan perspective by examining John Wesley’s understanding of spiritual practice, Bible study, and other helpful resources.
Instructors: Richard Strachan and Jesse Caldwell
The sessions will be held on four (4) Sunday afternoons from 2pm - 4:30pm, via Zoom.
- October 9
- October 16
- October 23
- October 30
Attendance is required at all four (4) sessions to qualify for a course certificate. No exceptions will be made. This course qualifies as an Advanced Lay Servant course.
This course will be offered at no cost. However, you must download the free pdf participant's guide to have on hand before the class begins.
The participant's guide is available at this link: Participant's Guide.
Deadline for Registration is October 2, 2022. The Zoom link will be emailed to each participant at a later date. Be sure to include a valid email address for each participant on the registration form below.
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United Methodist Courses (History, Doctrine, and Polity)
There are three 2-day classes offered this fall: UM History, UM Doctrine, and UM Polity. Each class consists of 2 days of instruction, held on a Friday - Saturday. The cost for each 2-day class will be $50, which covers the cost of refreshments and lunches. (NOTE: The Catawba Valley District will provide a $25 scholarship for all registrants who are members of the CV District. Your total cost will be $25 per class.)
There are also books that are required, which you will need to purchase before class and bring with you. The books are available at www.amazon.com and/or www.cokesbury.com.
Classes will be held at Rehobeth UMC Shelby (2036 Rehobeth Church Rd, Shelby, NC)
United Methodist History (Closed)
September 16 & 17, 2022
Friday, September 16: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 17: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE: September 8, 4 p.m.
Books: (You must acquire the books before class and bring them with you. Books are available from Cokesbury.com if you wish to purchase; or you might be able to borrow one from your church.)
REQUIRED: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2016
OPTIONAL: Encoding Methodism: Telling and Retelling Narratives of Wesleyan Origins, By Ted Campbell
United Methodist Doctrine
October 14 & 15, 2022
Friday, October 14: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 15: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE: October 6 , 4 p.m.
Books: (You must acquire the books before class and bring them with you. Books are available from Cokesbury.com if you wish to purchase; or you might be able to borrow one from your church.)
REQUIRED: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2016
OPTIONAL: Responsible Grace: John Wesley's Practical Theology, by Randy Maddox
United Methodist Polity
November 18 & 19, 2022
Friday, November 18: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 19: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE: November 10, 4 p.m.
Books: (You must acquire the books before class and bring them with you. Books are available from Cokesbury.com if you wish to purchase; or you might be able to borrow one from your church.)
REQUIRED: The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2016
OPTIONAL: Quick and Easy Guide to United Methodist Polity, by Anne L. Burkholder and Thomas W. Elliot, Jr.
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