GLS reviews:

There are nuggets of wisdom, at the very least, and often truck loads, in every GLS session, for those in ministry as laypeople or clergy and for those outside the faith community. I would not spend two precious days of summer sitting inside if what I gained at the GLS didn't significantly enhance my effectiveness in ministry and community work and feed my soul!

-Meredith, Bayport

This will be my third year at GLS; and I'm excited because I heard a rumor that Michael Jr. is back! Something happens to me when I'm in a room full of people, hearing talks, testimonies, and teachings specifically designed to motivate and inspire. I laugh, I cry and I take pages of notes - not just speaker highlights. Ideas, plans, goals, hopes and dreams flood my mind to overflowing. It's electrifying. When I leave the summit, I want to do so much. I truly believe I can make a difference.

-Jann, Bayport

Every year that I go to the GLS, take away something that has deep impact on my personal life, my professional life, and my work within the church. And the atmosphere of excitement and creativity are invigorating!

-Linda, Wheatley Heights

Education Committee

Learning Opportunities through LIE Education Committee

Growth & Leadership Seminars (GLS)

A series of presenters offering some of the greatest leadership minds in their respective fields. Videos are used with permission from the Global Leadership Summit.

Each webinar/workshop is limited to 25 participants.

Cross-Cultural Leadership - Saturday, Feb. 28, 9am-Noon, Bayport UMC (In-Person ONLY) REGISTER HERE
“Leadership Gluttony” & “Bringing People Together In A World That Divides” - Sunday, March 22, 4pm-5:30pm (ONLINE ONLY) REGISTER HERE
“Shatterproof” & “Procrastination Proof” - Wednesday, April 15, 12noon-1:30pm (ONLINE ONLY) REGISTER HERE

Learning Opportunities through Lay Servant Ministries:

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Learning Opportunities through UM City Society:

Learning Opportunities through New York Annual Conference, UM Frontier Foundation

Resources and recording of past training are available at www.umff.org - click on "How We Serve" and then on "Resources"

Learning Opportunities through Discipleship Ministries:

Resources for Safer Sanctuaries

This is an important resource for your church to implement in its care and ministry to all people of all ages.

"Safer Sanctuaries: Nurturing Trust within Faith Communities" is a new and comprehensive resource that continues the tradition of Safe Sanctuaries ministry by building on the trusted policies and procedures that have guided churches over a quarter of a century. The implementation of Safer Sanctuaries enables faith communities to be empowered and flourish as they develop and implement policies and procedures that make everyone safer.

Comprehensive Print and Online Guide to Safer Sanctuaries: https://www.upperroom.org/safersanctuaries
You can find downloadable resources for congregations to apply Safer Sanctuary policies: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/equipping-leaders/safe-sanctuaries
Would you like a training opportunity? You and your team can take a Safe Sanctuaries learning course online: https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/safer-sanctuaries

Watch a pre-recorded Webinar:

Church Council: What’s My Role?

SPRC: What’s My Role?

Build/Improve a Safe Sanctuaries Policy

Lay Leader/Lay Member to Annual Conference

Trustees: What’s My Role?

Read Job descriptions for:

Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶;253)

Age-Level and Family Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Children's Ministries Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.2)

Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Church and Society Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Church Historian (¶247.5)

Church Media Relations or Communications Leader

Church School (Sunday School) Superintendent and/or Small Group Coordinator (¶255)

Class Leader (Covenant Discipleship groups) (¶256.1b)

Community Volunteers Coordinator (¶254)

Earth Advocacy Team Leader (¶254)

Educational Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Evangelism Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Family Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Financial Secretary (¶258.4)

Finance Committee Chairperson (¶258.4)

Health and Welfare Ministries Team Leader (¶255(2)

Lay Leader (¶251.1)

Lay Member of Annual Conference (¶251.2)

Leadership Team (also called Church Council, Administrative Board) Chairperson (¶251.3)

Missions Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Membership Secretary (¶234 and ¶235 to 242)

Nominations and Leader Development Committee (¶258.1)

Nurture, Outreach and Witness Ministries Coordinator(s) (¶244)

Older Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶253)

Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations Committee (¶258.2)

Prayer Advocate (¶254)

Religion and Race Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Scouting Ministry Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.4)

Small Group Coordinator (¶256.1)

Status and Role of Women Coordinator (¶254)

Stewardship Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Treasurer (¶258.4)

Trustees (¶258.3 and ¶2524 to 2550)

Worship Ministry Team Leader (¶254)

Youth Ministry Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.3)

Young Adult Ministries Coordinator (¶253 and ¶256.3d)