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Lay Servant Ministry Training

A variety of advanced courses are available online year-round. Classes will be shared here as we receive the information, contact your District Director of LSM if you have any questions. You can take training at any church; it does not have to be in your district.

Anyone may take lay servant training courses for spiritual development, even if you do not intend to serve as a lay servant. Taking a lay servant class does not obligate you to speak publicly. You may enroll in courses offered in any district in the spring and fall or in the online courses. Class participants are not required to take the BASIC course prior to other classes, but persons new to lay servant ministries are strongly encouraged to take the BASIC course first. However, if you do wish to be recognized as a ‘Certified Lay Servant’ by the East Ohio Conference, the BASIC course and one Advanced course is a requirement. The 2016 Book of Discipline no longer uses "Local (Basic) Lay Servant."

If registration is closed, please contact your District LSM Director about possible late registration.

Basic Lay Servant Courses

This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and 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.

March 29 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Perry UMC (Northern Waters District), 3875 Main St., Perry, OH 44081
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May 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and May 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
North Industry UMC (Central Valley District), 155 Faircrest St. NW, Canton, OH 44706
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Advanced Lay Servant Courses

March 29 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Perry UMC (Northern Waters District), 3875 Main St., Perry, OH 44081
Courses: Planning Worship OR The Way of Grace
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April 12 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
North Industry UMC (Central Valley District) 155 Faircrest St. SW, Canton, OH 44706
Course: Each One a Minister
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