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Category Archives: Lay Servant Ministries

IFD187 – Ministry with People Living with Dementia

Care for Self and Others, Courses, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonAugust 29, 2022

Course Dates: March 16 – 27, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted This course on ministering to people living with dementia is a response to a compelling call, as cases of cognitive impairment under the umbrella term “dementia” are increasing rapidly. It is built on the foundational conviction that the…

IFD223 – For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts

Church Administration & Leadership, Courses, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonAugust 29, 2022

Course Dates: March 16 – 27, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Over these two weeks, you will join your instructor and fellow learners for a journey of discovery. Together, you will read, discuss, and dive into practical activities to explore spiritual grace gifts. You will see how these gifts…

IFD224 – Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders

Church Administration & Leadership, Courses, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonAugust 24, 2022

Course Dates: March 9 – 21, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This course is designed to help lay servants, as well as other church leaders, consider some of the…

IFD281 – God’s Mission, Our Journey

Courses, Evangelism, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonAugust 8, 2022

Course Dates: February 23 – March 7, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted The theology, cultural preparation, practicalities, and partnership resources for mission journeys around the world or around the corner. Mission opportunities come in all sizes and comfort levels for all ages of participants! Whether you are participating in…

IFD186 – Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies

Christian Education, Courses, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonJuly 14, 2022

Course Dates: February 16 – March 2, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted 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…

IFD221 – Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Older Adult MinistryBy Melissa HansonJune 27, 2022

Course Dates: March 16 – 29, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Are you inspired to learn new ways of helping your congregation develop an intentional and comprehensive ministry that is by, with, and for Boomers, Gen X’ers, and others in their golden years? These are the older adults who…

IFD326 – Embracing Personal Prayer

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Spiritual FormationBy Melissa HansonMarch 8, 2022

Course Dates: April 6 – 17, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted How do I pray?   “Embracing Personal Prayer” helps followers of Christ answer this question in practical ways and encourages them to move toward maturity in prayer. In this course you will take a closer look at Jesus’s life…

IFD153 – From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon (Friday Zoom)

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Music & Worship MinistryBy Melissa HansonFebruary 24, 2022

Course Dates: Not Currently Enrolling Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Do you get asked to preach at the last minute but need more preparation to be able to respond to those short-notice calls? Are you comfortable with a traditional sermon but left wide-eyed when asked to give a children’s sermon…

IFD313 – Proclaiming Scripture with a Storytelling Spirit for Summer

Christian Education, Courses, Lay Servant MinistriesBy Melissa HansonFebruary 23, 2022

Course Dates: June 8 – July 7, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted A brand new series: Highlights from the book of Acts! This time 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…

IFD344 – Opening Ourselves to Grace: Basic Christian Practices

Courses, Lay Servant Ministries, Spiritual FormationBy Melissa HansonFebruary 7, 2022

Course Dates: May 11 – 22, 2026 Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted Grace is God’s un-merited, unconditional love and acceptance freely given to all. Yet as Christians, saved by grace, often we are unable or unwilling to extend that grace to others. This is a course designed to help you…

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