2023 Lay Servant Ministries & Certified Lay Ministry
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dates & registration for the 2023 classes.
One-day clergy retreat to focus on mental health
Secondary trauma, the kind that comes from living life in the midst of other people's trauma, is emotionally devastating if not cared for and processed through. South Georgia clergy are invited to participate in a one-day event led by Cameron Bishop that will focus on learning how to recognize the trauma you have experienced personally or through caring for others. This one day workshop, sponsored by the Clergy Mental Health Task Force, is set for August 24 from 10am-4pm at
Dooly Campground. The cost for this event is $25 (lunch is included).
Click here to register. Spots are limited, so be sure to register today! Have questions? Contact Anne Bosarge at anne@sgaumc.com.
Reset Cohorts - 2023-2024
Do you remember how church used to be? Do you talk about going back to the way things were before the pandemic? Or do your “good old days” go even further back than that? Maybe you’d rather go back to what church was like 40 years ago when you regularly added new members and your Wednesday night dinners were the talk of the town. It’s good to remember what was, but only if that reflection leads you toward resetting your energy and resources toward your mission. The Office of Connectional Ministries is gearing up for year 2 of its "Reset Cohort." In this 7-month cohort, clergy and laity will spend time refocusing on the mission to which we’ve been called, “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” If you’re longing for more than a return to the “good old days” and are ready to reset your church for missional engagement, Gospel energy, and a passion for people, this cohort is for you!
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Lay Planter’s Training - Fall 2023
Here in South Georgia, we are seizing the opportunity to start new things for new people in new places. We are seeing a resurgence of grassroots efforts among our laity to dive deeply into disciple-making using new models for church planting like home churches, fresh expressions and more. Can you imagine what it will be like in a few years when laity across the conference will be engaged in leading discipleship efforts across the conference? These discipleship groups and home churches will be able to meet in all kinds of places, made up of all kinds of people. Coming up on July 22, we will have an informational zoom session to find out more about an online Lay Planter’s Course we will be offering this Fall to interested laity. Coming to the meeting doesn’t commit you to the course; it’s an opportunity to hear more about it.
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