Lay Speaking School for Metropolitan/Mile High              Lay Speaker’s

 

 

The SPRING session will be Friday, June 27 at 7:00pm and Saturday, June 28, 2008, from 8:30am to 5:00pm at Golden United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford Street, Golden, CO                    

 

 

Basic Course:  The Basic Course includes a study of what it means to be God's called people and how we may be at work for God in our own communities.  The guide for this course is practical, including checklists, outlines, and step-by-step plans.  Exercises draw on the                         individuals' personal experiences and on what they know about their communities.  The course provides learning opportunities in three areas of service for lay speakers:  leading, caring, and communicating. 

 

Basic course cost, $30.00.  

Teachers:  Sandra Beedle, Sub-Dist. Metropolitan/Mile High Lay Speaking Ministries          

                 

Advanced Course: Lay Speakers Lead in Evangelism - The purpose of this course are 1. To gain a deeper understanding of biblical hospitality as a foundation for the faithful congregations.  2. To look more closely at the culture and climate of our congregations and to explore ways in which they may grow in their ministry of welcoming and making disciples. 3. To explore ways in which families can be more intentional in faith formation and to enhance the ways in which the church becomes a model of faith for the family. 4. To identify faith stories and to become more comfortable telling about the faith in our everyday lives. 5. To begin to form teams that include the pastor and lay people that will develop strategies to help congregations proclaim the faith.

 

Advanced course cost, $40.00

Teacher Gary Archer, Certified Lay Speaker

   

 Advanced Course: for 2007 Lay Speakers Lead in Stewardship – The purpose of this course is to develop a holistic understanding of stewardship and to understand the role of stewardship in relation to the mission and vision of the church.  

    Advanced course cost, $40.00

Teacher:   Cliff Pike, Certified Lay Speaker,  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                LAY SPEAKING REGISTRATION FORM

 

Please copy and send to Sandra Beedle,

9451 Welby Rd. Apt 218, Thornton, CO 80229

 

(Please send registration fee along with registration form.

Please make check out to Rocky Mountain Conference Lay  Speaking)

 

NAME:  ________________________________

 

ADDRESS:  _____________________________

 

CITY & ZIP:  ___________________________

 

CHURCH:  ______________________DISTRICT________________

 

E-MAIL ADDRESS:  _____________________________

 

PHONE:________________________________

 

CELL PHONE:  _________________________

 

COURSE:  (Please check one)

 

____  LAY SPEAKERS BASIC  - June 27-28, 2008  -  $30.00

____  for 2008 LAY SPEAKERS LEAD IN EVANGELISM  –  June 27-28, 2008 -  $40.00

____  for 2008 LAY SPEAKERS LEAD IN STEWARDSHIP   – June 27-28, 2008 - $40.00

 

Paid _____      Check Number __________

        

          Will pay day of registration ________

 

Please make your check out to - Rocky Mountain Conference Lay Speaking)

 

 

 

Crossroads UMC - Grand Junction, CO

Basic Course - $30.00

Advanced Course - $40.00

Course will be on Care giving

September 6, 2008 - Lunch and materials included in the fee

This is a pattern I plan to repeat each year. All parties interested in attending can contact:

Bill Kehr

625 Shannon Lane

Grand Junction, CO 81504

(970) 523-6382

Email: whklhk@bresnan.net