Greetings Siblings in Christ,
We are pleased to present one Basic and six Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Courses this spring, open to anyone in the conference. There is a $10 registration fee plus the cost of the books for each course you wish to take. Please send a check made payable to LIE District for ten dollars with LSM in the note section and mail to: Robert Whyte, at 319 Providence Dr., Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Please use the registration link below for instructions and registration.
Registration deadline is February 8, 2026.
The Basic course will take place via Zoom on Sundays from 5 pm – 7 pm.
February 22, March 1,8 15, and 22,. Rev. Lydia Han will be the instructor.
This course is designed to help you use your God given talents to serve the church.
Lay Servants are NOT required to preach.
The book needed is Lay Servants Ministries Basic Course participant guide.
Disciples in the Marketplace: Seeing Grace at Work, will take place via Zoom on Saturdays 10 am- 12pm. February 21, 28, March 7,14, and 21. Rev. Dr. Marjorie Nunes will be the instructor. A fresh understanding of how our ordinary work lives already respond to God’s grace for the life of the world. No book required for this class, but, you will have to watch five videos, one each week before class.
Access the videos and materials by clicking on this link, More detailed information to follow!
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon will take place via Zoom on Sundays 4pm-6pm February 22, March 1, 8, 15, and 22. Rev. Calvin Collins will be the instructor Move beyond the basics of public speaking and explore many types of sermons.
The book needed is From Your Heart to Theirs Participant guide.
Lay Pastoral Care Giving will take place via Zoom on Mondays 7pm-9pm: February 23, March 2, 9,16, and 23.
Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe will be the instructor. Laity will learn how to reach out with God’s love and care to others.
The book required is Lay Pastoral Care Giving.
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders will take place via Zoom on Thursdays 7pm-9pm February 26, March 5,12, 19 and 26.. Rev. Wayne Redman will be the instructor. This course will guide Lay Servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality.
The bookrequired is Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders Participant guide.
Lay Servants Lead Conflict Resolution will take place via Zoom on Saturdays 1pm – 3 pm February 28, March 7, 14, 21, and 28. Rev. Kenneth McQuiller will be the instructor. Lay Servants will be equipped to and empowered to help lead through times of conflict as a time of transformation.
The book required for this class is The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation.
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs will take place via Zoom on Tuesdays 7 pm - 9 pm. February 26, March 5,12,19 & 26. Elaine Short, CLM will be the instructor. Explore the special gifts of theology, witness and organization of the United Methodist Church.
The book required for this class is Living Our Beliefs The Methodist Way.
To register for the Courses:
https://ny-reg.brtapp.com/LentenClasses2026
For any questions please call:
Elaine Short, CLM, Co Director Lay Servant Ministries
eshorts@optonline.net 516-428-2611
Rev. Wayne Redman, Co Director Lay Servant Ministries
Wayne.redman@nyac-umc.com 631-285-2230
Classes that were offered in fall 2025 (for your reference)
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon - Rev. Calvin Collins, Sep-Nov 2025
Lay Servants Lead Conflict Resolution - Rev. Kenneth McQuiller, Sep-Nov 2025
Leading Public Prayer- Elaine Short, CLM Sep-Oct 2025
Classes that were offered from November 2024- June 2025 (for your reference)
BASIC/English Course - Pastor Lydia Hahn
Discipleship Begins with Relationship: Creating A Spiritual Growth Plan to See All the People - Rev. Dr. Marjorie Nunes
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts - Lori Janson, CLM
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon - Rev. Calvin Collins
Lay Pastoral Care Giving - Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders - Rev. Wayne Redman
Lay Servants Lead Conflict Resolution - Rev. Ken McQuiller
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs in Ghanaian language - Rev. Prince Donkor
Planning Worship - Elaine Short, CLM
Classes that were offered in 2024 (for your reference)
BASIC/English Course – Pastor Lydia Hahn
Climate Justice - Rev. Lydia Han & Bill Morse CLS
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders - Rev. Wayne Redman
Leading Worship - Elaine Short CLM
Transforming Evangelism, English - Rev. Marjorie Nunes & Rev. Ken Bohler
Transforming Evangelism, Ghanian & English - Rev. Prince Donkor
Fall 2024:
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs - Elaine Short CLM
Classes that were offered in 2023 (for your reference)
BASIC/English Course – Pastor Akio Iyoda
BASIC/Ghanaian – Pastor Prince Donkor
Accountable Discipleship - Elaine Short, CLM
Called To Preach - Pastor Jane Kim
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders - Pastor Wayne Redman
Soul Reset - Rosemarie Walker, CLS
United Methodist Polity - Pastor Ken Bohler
Classes that were offered in 2022 (for your reference)
BASIC/ English - Rosemary Walker, CLM or Pastor Akio Iyoda
For the Common Good: Discovering and using your Spiritual Gifts - Pastor Ken Bohler & Elaine Short, CLM
Transforming Evangelism in French Creole - Pastor Onick Bouquet
Justice in Everyday Life/ Social Principles of the UMC - Pastor Jane Kim
Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders - Pastor Wayne Redman
Classes that were offered in 2021 (for your reference)
BASIC - Pastor Akio Iyoda.
Called to Preach - Pastor Ken Bohler
Lay Pastoral Care Giving - Pastor Lillian Hertel
Spiritual Gifts - Lori Janson, CLM
Justice in Everyday Life/Social Principles of The UMC - Pastor Jane Kim
Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition - Pastor Claire Wu
Leading Prayer - Pastor Wayne Redman 
