Connectional Ministries’ Book Club – April 6
Connectional Ministries invites South Georgia clergy and laity to join a virtual book club via Zoom. From the comfort of one’s home or office – anywhere, really – participants will discuss the week’s book, its important themes, and faith. The group’s first book is “
How to Be an Anti-racist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Leading the discussion will be Lindsey and Rev. Andrew (Drew) Young, pastor of Mosaic Church in Savannah. The study will begin March 2 and run through April 6. Find more details and registration information online at
www.sgaumc.org/book-club.
5 Things Your Visitors Are Thinking But Won’t Ask, Zoom – April 12
Join nationally known worship coach and author Jason Moore as he shares lessons learned from years of providing "secret worshiper consultations" in churches large and small. Jason will help your church identify what the 5 most important factors are important for new visitors and how to address them with easy-to-implement ideas and systematic steps. 5 Things will include instruction on how to develop and train a more intentional/welcoming hospitality team, how to/why to develop a formal child check-in procedure, how conduct a signage audit, and what to do with your existing space. All of these things and so much more will help you recognize the things that you may have been missing for years. This training will apply to both online and in-person worship. Bring your whole team for an experience filled with laughter, fun and practical learnings. The live Zoom event will be held April 12, 2021, from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. a follow-up Zoom Think Tank with Jason will be held at 10 a.m. May 13, 2021.
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Online Basic Lay Servant Ministries Training via Zoom – April 13, April 15, April 20, April 22
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. To participate you will need either a cell phone that will allow you to download the Zoom app (please do so ahead of time) or a laptop, a steady wi-fi connection, and a willingness to learn in a modern way. Registration fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Anne Bosarge at
anne@thechapelministries.com.
Virtual Tools for Ministry, Zoom – April 15
As local churches continue to explore and experiment with new digital platforms for worship and discipleship, it can be a daunting task to figure out the best tools to use to enhance the experience for your online audience. In this workshop, Rev. David Wood, Executive Director of GNTV Media Ministries, will unpack the basic tools for live streaming – from cameras to software to streaming platforms and everything in between! If you are looking to start hosting online worship, or if you are currently hosting services online but are looking for ways to improve, this workshop will explore affordable tools available to you. With the right tools, managing your online presence doesn't have to be so daunting! The live Zoom training will be held April 15, 2021, from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Native American Ministries Sunday – April 18
On Native American Ministries Sunday, United Methodists cultivate and support urban missions with Native Americans and fund scholarships for Native American seminarians.
Alive Together at the Table with Bishop Bryan, Zoom – April 20
Come together at the table with Bishop Bryan for reflections and conversations. How is it with your soul? What is going on in our conference and the general church you need to know? The conversation will begin at noon and will last approximately one hour. We will use the same Zoom link for all of these conversations, so once you register and receive the Zoom link you can save it for future conversations. If you misplace the link at any point, feel free to register again.
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