2-DAY Advanced Lay Servant Course Offered by the Purchase District

Topic: Transforming Evangelism

Laity and supply pastors from across the TWK UMC are welcome to attend an Advanced Lay Servant Course on Transforming Evangelism, led by B. Andrew Halford. Grounded in the teachings of John Wesley, this course explores relational evangelism as a way of sharing faith through connection, hospitality, and community, while also helping churches guide new believers along clear pathways of discipleship. It builds confidence and vision for evangelism, making it approachable and rooted in the Church’s call to make disciples for the transformation of the world.

Viernes y sábado
August 15-16, 2025

Session 1—6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CT)- Friday (includes refreshments)
Session 2—8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CT) – Saturday (includes light breakfast and lunch)

Instructor: B. Andrew Halford

Order the textbook and read prior to class:Transforming Evangelism, The Wesleyan Way of Sharing Faith by Henry H. Knight III, F. Douglas Pose | upperroombooks.com or cokesbury.com.

Ubicación: Purchase District UMC Campus, 2285 Jack Treas Rd., Kirksey, KY 42054

Coste: $15.00 (incluye curso, almuerzo y refrescos)
Make check payable to Purchase District UMC (subject line: Lay Servant Course)
Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 6

¿Qué es un servidor laico y por qué lo necesitamos?
Los Siervos Laicos deben servir a la Iglesia local o al Cargo de cualquier manera que su testimonio o liderazgo y servicio inspire a los laicos a un compromiso más profundo con Cristo y a un discipulado más efectivo. Esto incluye la interpretación de las escrituras, la doctrina, la organización y los ministerios de la iglesia.

TO REGISTER
Póngase en contacto con Penny Story en la Oficina del Distrito de Purchase
Llame al: (270) 527-8282; Correo electrónico: purchasedistrict@twkumc.org

Requisito previo
Individuals must have completed the Basic Lay Servant Course.

To receive credit for the class, individuals must attend both days. An Advanced Course Training is required every 3 years to maintain Certified Lay Servant status.

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