Lay Servant Training Opportunities Provided by the Red River District
In Person at Hilldale UMC | 1751 Madison Street | Clarksville, TN 37043
September 27 & October 4, 2025, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
The Red River District will offer Basic and Advanced Lay Servant Training at Hilldale United Methodist Church. These courses will be offered in person and are available to our laity from the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. We also welcome our supply pastors to join us. To register, email Bruce Myers or call 931-206-2562
Each course meets on two consecutive Saturdays in the 8:30 AM-3:30 PM time frame. The exact schedule will be shared later. There is no cost other than the price of the textbook. A link to order the book will be provided with registration.
Lunch will be served on both days. Unforeseen issues could force us to reschedule or alter the format. Students should monitor course emails carefully.
Course: Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries — Basic Course
Instructor: TBA
Book: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
Course: Preaching for Lay Servants
Instructor: Rev. Joel Nulty, Erin UMC
Book: From Pew To Pulpit by Rev. Clifton Guthrie
Course: Prayer for Lay Servants
Instructor: Rev. V. H. “Sonnye” Dixon, Hobson UMC
Book: Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells
To register, email Bruce Myers or call 931-206-2562
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