Long Island East District
Long Island East District
Thursday, December 05, 2024
of the New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
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Co Director Elaine Short, CLM
516-428-2611
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Co Director Rev. Wayne K. Redman
631-285-2230
 


 
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Lay Servant Ministries

2025 Lay Servant Classes
 
Classes will occur 5 weeks during Lent, 
(March 6 - April 8)
All classes are virtual, on Zoom.
Beginning Classes

Basic Class

This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.

This course is a requirement before taking any other courses if you wish to become a Certified Lay Servant.

Sundays, 5 - 7 PM

Class Leader: Rev. Lydia Han

Order your book: AmazonCokesburyUpper Room 

 


Basic Class for Youth  

This course is for youth who feel called to serve in their church using their personal spiritual gifts in service to the Lord, developing their leadership skills for future leadership roles.

Days & Times TBD

Class Leader: Rev. Ken Bohler

Advanced Classes

Discipleship Begins With Relationship: Creating A Spiritual Growth Plan to 

See All the People 

Understand and adapt an intentional discipleship plan for your church context. NOTE: must have taken Transforming Evangelism first.

Saturdays 10 AM - 12 PM

Class Leader: Rev. Marjorie Nunes

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   Developing an Intentional Discipleship System

   and Engaging Your Community


Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

Find your unique spiritual gifts and learn ways to use them in ministry.

Tuesdays 7 - 9 PM

Class leader: Lori Janson, CLM

Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon

Move beyond the basics of public speaking and explore many types of sermons.

Sundays 4 - 6 PM

Class leader: Rev. Calvin Collins

Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


Lay Pastoral Care Giving

Laity will learn how to reach out with God’s love and care to others.

Mondays 7 - 9 PM

Class leader: Rev. Lynda Bates-Stepe

Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders

This course will guide lay servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality.

Thursdays 7 - 9 PM

Class leader: Rev. Rev. Wayne Redman

Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


Lay Servants Lead Conflict Resolution

Lay servants will be equipped and empowered to help lead through times of conflict as a time of transformation.

Saturdays 11 AM - 1 PM

Class leader: Rev. Ken McQuiller

   Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


Living Our United Methodist Beliefs in Ghanaian language

Explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization of the United Methodist Church.

Sundays 5 - 7 PM

Class leader: Rev. Prince Donkor 

   Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room 


Planning Worship

This course builds on the course Leading Worship, and it is grounded in the principles and practices of worship planning.

Tuesdays 7 - 9 PM

Class leader: Elaine Short, CLM

Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury 

 Online classes are also available at https://www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries/ 

 

Registration is now open!

How to REGISTER:

1. Talk to your pastor to decide which class might be right for you.

2. Register for the Basic Class, (March & April 2025)

      Register for an Advanced Class (March & April 2025)

3. Make a donation of $20 to your local church.
4. Order your participant book from Discipleship Ministries, Amazon, Cokesbury, etc.  
  
Special Advanced Class is offered: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs, beginning on November 5th, 2024 at 7 pm on Zoom.  While this class is open to all, it is one of the required courses to serve as a Certified Lay Speaker. 
 
Order your book: Amazon / Cokesbury / Upper Room
 
 
 
Lay Servant Ministry is a United Methodist system for lay leadership development. The courses are designed to help UMC members develop their skills in leadership, communication, and care-giving and to discover their Spiritual Gifts.
 

What's the difference between a Lay Servant and a Lay Speaker?
The titles have changed. To find out....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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


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  
 
 

 Here are links to Annual Reports for: