LSM393 – Earn. Save. Give.

Care for Self and Others, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

This course will help those who want to live out John Wesley’s way of life by following these three simple rules: Earn. Save. Give. You will be encouraged to understand the concepts of hard work and a life of prudent living so that you can be good stewards of God’s resources. You’ll discover principles that will help not only with your home budget but also within your church. Open to all interested learners, it is an approved Advanced Course for certification as a Certified Lay Speaker and Certified Lay Minister. 

LSM391 – Creating a Discipleship Growth Plan to See All the People

Church Administration & Leadership, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to ‘go and make disciples,’ We add programs, stream our services, blend our music, but do we provide intentional discipleship growth opportunities? This advanced Lay Service Ministries course will help you develop a means to promote intentional discipleship growth in your congregation. We will look at what it means to be a disciple, and you will be able to connect the stages of growth of a disciple with the characteristics of a disciple. By the end of the course, you will have the tools you need to develop an intentional discipleship system to revitalize and grow your congregation.

LSM392 – Lay Pastoral Caregiving

Care for Self and Others, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

This new course will inform and empower your congregation to be able to provide lay pastoral caregiving alongside a supportive pastor. Offered in a two-week session, “Lay Pastoral Caregiving” is an important addition to church fellowship and community outreach. You will learn how to create a lay pastoral caregiving ministry with discernment and prayer, selecting and training those who feel called to this important ministry.