LSM187 – Ministry with People Living with Dementia

Care for Self and Others, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

Families in our congregations face fears and stereotypes about dementia, often more than about any other disease. This course encourages us to see and serve persons living with dementia through a spiritual lens, as disciples and active participants in God’s mission. Its goal is to equip lay servants to build relationships and lead ministries that recognize and serve the full personhood and spiritual needs of those affected by dementia, including the family caregivers.

LSM223 – For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Church Administration & Leadership, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

Dive into practical activities to explore spiritual grace gifts. You will see how these gifts help you serve in your own unique way, and how combining your gifts with others can make a real difference for everyone. Spiritual grace gifts aren’t just about personal growth—they are also key to the mission and ministry of the church. Whether you are just starting to learn about spiritual gifts or you have been using them for a while and want to go deeper, this course will help you better understand the special abilities God gives us to love and serve others.

LSM224 – Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders

Church Administration & Leadership, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

This course begins the journey of transformational servant leadership that sees beyond the present to a future that God created and redeemed through Jesus. As each congregation chooses how it will respond to its current reality, the lay ministry shapes its response to become transformed leaders following Jesus’ model of servant leadership.

LSM281 – God’s Mission, Our Journey

Courses, Evangelism, Lay Servant Ministries

Mission opportunities come in all sizes and comfort levels for all ages of participants! Whether you are participating in your first mission journey, working toward leading one, or want to stay home and support others in making a real difference for God’s work in mission partnerships or in any cross-cultural engagement, this course will help you and your team launch a truly helpful mission effort.

LSM186 – Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies

Christian Education, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

In this practical, interactive two-week course, participants will examine different approaches to Bible study and how they empower leaders to understand this vast library of books. The course teaches participants how to shape a study of Scripture for a small group, how to teach so the witnesses of the Bible are respected and honored, and how to help today’s readers find meaning and direction.  

LSM326 – Embracing Personal Prayer

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Spiritual Formation

In this course you will take a closer look at Jesus’s life of prayer, giving you insights that will help you model a meaningful prayer life to others. Learners will examine their own prayer lives and discover tools to help in the process of entering personal prayer. Methods such as fasting, listening, using Scripture and hymns, journaling, and intercession prayer will help you grow in practical ways both as a disciple and as an effective prayer mentor.

LSM313 – Proclaiming Scripture with a Storytelling Spirit for Summer

Christian Education, Courses, Lay Servant Ministries

Highlights from the book of Acts! We’ll dig into drama as the Church crosses boundaries: Pentecost, the first deacons (and the first church fight), Stephen’s murder, Philip in Samaria and the Ethiopian, the call of Saul, and Peter and Cornelius. We’ll dig into the early church’s politics, perils, courage, and faith – stories with powerful connections to our world today.

LSM344 – Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Spiritual Formation

This is a course designed to help you learn about grace while exploring the practices that help you nurture and watch over one another in love. Participating in the means of grace (works of mercy and works of piety), you are better able to help others understand the power of grace so that you grow in love of God and neighbor, modeling grace and mentoring as you pass this knowledge on to others.

WA206 – Leading Like Nehemiah

Courses, Theology, Wesley Academy

The story of Nehemiah’s amazing work in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem is well known. Less well known, though, are the unique lessons he personifies for being a leader today. In this course, learners will explore a number of these leadership themes, including the role of prayer, the discernment of vision, the development of a team, and the work to persevere through inevitable challenges.