Welcome to this innovative, distance learning Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course designed to equip new leaders and renew current leaders. This is the foundational course for other Lay Servant Ministries leadership courses and covers the three main categories of Lay Servant Ministries: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Each of these areas of emphasis has its own session and includes material on our Wesleyan heritage. The final course session is titled “Into the World” and discusses the role of leaders in and beyond the local church. In each session, you will also be considering your call to Christ’s service within the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic era and beyond.
Designed for members of the Florida United Methodist conference and for those who receive approval from their own district or conference to participate, this online course focuses on how God can use us to help others during challenging times related to the COVID-19 era and the hope-filled future of the United Methodist Church. It’s a two-week course that will give you clarity around your talents and the needs of your community, even if you’re new to online learning, while connecting with others who want to lead better, and without losing time from your work and loved ones.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, 2 required Zoom meeting will be held. The 1st Zoom on Monday April 15 at 6 PM Eastern Time. The 2nd Zoom on Friday April 26 at 6 PM Eastern Time. The meetings will not be recorded. The Zoom meeting invitation is located in the first day’s course announcement in Blackboard.
Learners are required to obtain this book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy and Brian Jackson
This course is approved for use within the Florida Annual Conference and available to other United Methodist Church districts and conferences with written Lay Servant Ministry Director or District Superintendent approval.
Enrollees outside the Florida Annual Conference must
- enroll by 5:00pm central time on the Wednesday before the course begins
- ask their Director of Lay Servant Ministries or District Superintendent to email the registrar at beadisciple.com@sckans.edu, giving their permission for the enrollee to participate in the course.
Official permission must be received by the registrar before noon Central time on the Friday before the course begins or the enrollee will be withdrawn and the course fee refunded.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $55
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification or Series: No
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About the Instructor
David B. Palmer is a Certified Lay Minister (CLM) serving as Conference Co-Director of Lay Servant Ministries in the Florida Conference of United Methodist Church (UMC). He is assigned to Belleview UMC in roles of teaching, preaching, developing leaders, congregational care, missions, and community connections including Northeast district pulpit supply. David serves on the Conference Board of Laity and Committee for Lay Servant Ministries. His career encompasses senior executive leadership in public safety services and as an adjunct college professor focused on leadership, strategic decision–making, and outstanding on-line learning. David brings his spiritual gifts, talents, and enthusiasm as a BeADisciple.com instructor and CLM Program Coordinator to mentor future Certified Lay Ministers in exceptional service as Jesus’ disciples.
