2019 Metro District Lay Servant Ministries Register NOW for the Metro District Lay Servant Training. Deadline to register: MARCH 4, 2019 (Online Registration Only! If you know of someone who needs assistance in registering online, contact Jatana Royster 704.451.3816)

March 30 & 31 Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 2pm - 6pm Pineville UMC 110 South Polk Street Cost: $30 REGISTER HERE April 6 & 7 Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: 2pm - 6pm Central UMC (Charlotte) 6030 Albemarle Rd. Cost: $30 REGISTER HERE

2019 COURSES:

Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course The required beginning course for local lay servant certification. Course topics: Leading, caring, communication, serving.

Advanced - Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (Each One a Minister) *You must have completed the BASIC Course to participate in an Advanced Course Participants will learn to understand Spiritual Gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission in ministry.

Advanced - Leading Worship (Worshiping with United Methodists) *You must have completed the BASIC Course to participate in an Advanced Course This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who leads the group or congregation in worship.

Advanced - Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders *You must have completed the BASIC Course to participate in an Advanced Course This course will guide Lay Servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality.

Cursos de Servidor Laico que se ofrecen en español - (Basic and Advanced Courses in Spanish) - ONLY at Central UMC (6030 Albemarle Road, Charlotte) The Spanish courses will ONLY be offered at Central UMC (Charlotte) on April 6 & 7.

Metro District Lay Servant Training - 704.525.3395 Jatana Royster - JRoyster@wnccumc.org