Arlene Schmidt
Arlene Schmidt is a Certified Lay Minister who cherishes walking beside learners in their faith journeys. She has taught Lay Servant Ministries courses, developing power points for these and other courses for more than a decade. Arlene did face-to-face for many years then Zoom for 2 years during the pandemic. Arlene has served as lay leader, SPRC Chair, conference lay delegate, and provides pulpit supply for pastors in her area. Arlene is also Coordinator of Women’s Ministry in her Conference. Arlene has written “Communication, Public Speaking, and the Church” and “The Lost Art of Practicing His Presence” for BeADisciple.com.
In addition to this course Arlene has also developed “The Lost Art of Practicing in His Presence,” which features contemplative prayer as a method for connecting with God.