Winter 2022 Certified Lay Ministry Training, Brunswick – Jan. 15, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12, March 26, 2022
In this six-session course, held at The Chapel in Brunswick, participants will develop a team of leaders and supporters within their current congregation who will encourage them throughout the course and beyond. Through the classes, they’ll build relationships with other South Georgia lay leaders and learn, practice, implement, share, and be inspired to take what they’ve learned and put it into action. The coursework includes holistic ministry training covering the following topics: worship, discipleship, preaching and teaching, congregational care, communication, organizational and personal leadership, and the United Methodist connection. The cost for the class is $300 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, and curriculum materials for the entire course. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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Youth Worker Winter Retreat – Jan. 20-21, 2022
Registration is now open for the South Georgia Conference's Youth Worker Winter Retreat, Jan. 20-21, 2022, at Little Ocmulgee State Park. This retreat is a time for youth workers to remember their calling, their why. The last 18 months have been the hardest times to navigate in ministry; youth ministry has changed and youth workers need the tools, the relationships and reliance on God (and God alone) to continue. This one-day retreat will give youth workers time together to worship, to reset, to learn, to encourage, and to dream, again. For more information, contact Suzanne Akins, Associate Director, Connectional Ministries at
suzanne@sgaumc.com or call (912) 638-8626 ext 107.
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Basic Lay Servant Training, Macon – Jan. 21-22, 2022
Lay Servant training is designed to educate those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in the ministries of the church. They have three main areas of focus: Leading, Caring, and Communicating. The basic class is based on Cokesbury’s book, “Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course,” which teaches a basic understanding of ministry in the United Methodist Tradition. Included in the course is the following: Wesleyan Tradition and Foundations, Spiritual Gifts, Servant Leadership, Caring Ministries, Communicating, and Sharing Your Faith. You must complete all of the scheduled dates to complete your training. Basic LSM Training includes a basic foundation of the faith and an introduction to leadership. The class is a Friday night AND Saturday session. The Friday evening session is from 6:30-9 p.m. and the Saturday session is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Forest Hills UMC. If you’ve not had training within the last three years (or ever), sign up for this Basic Training; otherwise, sign up for an Advanced Training. You must complete all of the scheduled dates above to complete your training. Registration fee for the class is $40. This cost covers all training materials and lunch on Saturday. (Note: Basic Lay Servant class must be completed before taking Advanced Class.) For more information contact Anne Bosarge,
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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Winter 2022 Certified Lay Ministry Training, Leesburg – Jan. 22, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 5, March 19, April 2, 2022
In this six-session course, held at The Pointe in Leesburg, participants will develop a team of leaders and supporters within their current congregation who will encourage them throughout the course and beyond. Through the classes, they’ll build relationships with other South Georgia lay leaders and learn, practice, implement, share, and be inspired to take what they’ve learned and put it into action. The coursework includes holistic ministry training covering the following topics: worship, discipleship, preaching and teaching, congregational care, communication, organizational and personal leadership, and the United Methodist connection. The cost for the class is $300 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, and curriculum materials for the entire course. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
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