2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 2 12/29/15 3:55 PM What’s Inside? What’s New? This catalog offers our latest resources designed to equip laity for their roles in ministry Lay Servant Ministries is offering a new course in this catalog: God’s Mission…Our as disciples of Jesus Christ. The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the Journey! In February 2016, Leading Bible Study will be available; and in April 2016, foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This course can also be used as part of a Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution will be available! discipleship plan for other laity in the church to acquaint them with their gifts, calling, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. Consider using the BASIC course as part of your The God’s Mission… Our Journey course provides a solid foundation for those serving Christian education program in the local church. It can easily be divided into five 2-hour in mission (both locally and globally) among lay servant ministries and volunteers in or ten 1-hour sessions. Or consider hosting a lay academy in your local church offering mission. For those seeking certification as a UMVIM Team Leader, this course would then both the BASIC and an advanced course. be followed up by UMVIM Team Leader training through the participant’s jurisdiction to provide specific logistical information, policies and practices. With the exception of online courses taken through www.beadisciple.com, Lay Servant Ministries and the Lay Servant Ministries Refresher courses, all courses Leading Bible Study is a well-tested course that equips lay servants on the journey to are designed as 10-hour trainings. Courses include a required text for participants and biblical interpretation as they lead Bible studies in their local churches and beyond. leaders, as well as a leader’s guide for the facilitator of the course. Most texts and/or PDFs are available through Bookstore.UpperRoom.org. Those texts available only through Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution uses practical case studies and a small–group Cokesbury are noted (COKESBURY) and can be purchased at www.cokesbury.com. interactive format. Lay Servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through those times of conflict as a time of transformation. Questions? Please feel free to contact us at: [email protected] The Accountable Discipleship course is also now available in the Spanish language! Check out Discipulado responsable on page 16.

You will now find available the Korean translation of Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Ordering a PDF from Bookstore.UpperRoom.org? Tradition on page 15. Some helpful suggestions: Need more resources for teaching Lay Servant Ministries courses? Check out our website 1. If you don’t already have an account, create one. at: http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadershipresources/ministry-of-the-laity. There you 2. Purchase the PDF as you would any online purchase at Bookstore. will find numerous resources including PowerPoint slides and worship formats for UpperRoom.org. courses such as the Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course. 3. Once you have completed your purchase, click on “My Account.” 4. Your download history will be listed. New opportunities are also available through the Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) 5. Click on the link to the PDF you would like to download and then choose to program! More and more laypersons are stepping up in ministry, seeking to expand their save it to your computer. Notice where the file is saved. engagement in mission and ministry. The CLM program has responded to this growing 6. Repeat Step 5 as many times as necessary to download each of the PDF files ministry through the addition of “specializations,” a CLM can receive additional training you purchased. and certification as a Lay Missionary/Church Planter, Parish Nurse, and a National Plan 7. Open the PDF file and print as many copies as needed. for Hispanic/Latino Ministries Lay Missioner. Further specializations are being explored in the areas of congregational care ministry, small–group ministry, blessings ministry, and more! To find more details on this exciting development and on the CLM program training modules, see pages 27-29.

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 2 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 3 12/29/15 3:55 PM Lay Servant Ministries Local Church and Certified Lay Servants Lay Servant Ministries is one of the most significant lay leadership development Local Church Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way that will inspire programs already available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship, including the of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of interpretation of Scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of the church. Certified Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples. Lay Servants may serve within and beyond the local church. Lay Servant Ministries can be a significant component of any discipleship system, particularly discipleship systems based on the core process of discipleship as stated in Local Church and Certified Lay Servants: par. 122 of The Book of Discipline. To better remember and understand the core process, † Take initiative in giving leadership, assistance, and support to the program think in terms of H.O.P.E.—Hospitality, Offer Christ, Purpose, and Engagement. emphases of the church Through these discipleship paths of H.O.P.E., new disciples are made and sent out † Lead meetings for prayer, training, study, and discussion when requested by the to reach even more people. We go into the world in outreach and mission, offering pastor, district superintendent, or committee on Lay Servant Ministries hospitality to those not yet in the body. We offer Christ by providing an opportunity † Conduct, or assist in conducting, services of worship, and present sermons and for people to commit their lives to God through baptism by water and the Spirit and addresses when requested by the pastor, district superintendent, or committee profession of faith. We nurture people in Christian living to help them find a true sense on Lay Servant Ministries of purpose in life and what it means to live out their belief through acts of piety, acts of † Relate to appropriate committees and ministry areas in providing leadership for mercy, and other means of grace. Through engagement, we send out these grace-filled congregational and community life and fostering caregiving ministries followers of Jesus Christ who are putting their faith into action, helping to transform the † Assist in the distribution of the elements of Holy Communion whenever celebrated surrounding community, and offering hospitality in the name of Jesus Christ. As you can upon request by the pastor of the church of which the lay servant is a member see, developing the laity through Lay Servant Ministries is an excellent way to build up H.O.P.E. in any congregation. To become a Local Church Lay Servant, you must: 1. Be a professing and active member of a local church/charge Laity Sunday 2. Apply in writing to appropriate committee and obtain recommendation from Laity Sunday is usually celebrated on the third Sunday in October. This day is set aside to pastor and church council or charge conference recognize and affirm the ministry of the laity. Ministries of the laity include: lay leaders, 3. Complete the BASIC Course for Lay Servant Ministries lay servants, lay speakers, lay ministers, lay missioners, deaconesses, home missioners, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, Walks to Emmaus, Chrysalis, To maintain status as a Local Church Lay Servant, you must: missionary service, and so many other significant forms of ministry. 1. Submit an annual report and reapplication with pastor and church council or charge conference recommendations The theme for 2016 is Disciples Called to Action: Living Vital Worship. To 2. Complete an approved refresher course once every three years find resources for Laity Sunday, visit ’ website at: www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-resources/ministry-of-the-laity To become a Certified Lay Servant, you must: 1. Be a professing and active member of a local church/charge 2. Apply in writing to appropriate committee and obtain recommendation from pastor and church council or charge conference Ordering From Upper Room Bookstore 3. Complete the BASIC Course and one advanced course for Lay Servant Ministries When ordering resources from Bookstore.UpperRoom.org, enter the product 4. Have your qualifications reviewed by the district committee on Lay Servant number from this catalog rather than searching by title. To ensure that you receive Ministries and the annual charge conference materials on time, please order them three weeks before the class.

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 4 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 5 12/29/15 3:55 PM To maintain status as a Certified Lay Servant, you must: The Certified Lay Minister is assigned by the district superintendent to provide lay servant 1. Submit an annual report to the charge conference and the committee on Lay leadership in a ministry or in a church. There are four major components in the formation Servant Ministries of these leaders: training, supervision, support, and accountability. 2. Request in writing the renewal of certification 3. Complete an advanced course for Lay Servant Ministries at least once every three To become a Certified Lay Minister, you need to complete the following requirements: years for recertification 1. Complete requirements to become a Certified Lay Servant or equivalent training as defined by district or conference Lay Speakers 2. Complete Modules I – IV for Certified Lay Ministry or equivalent A is a Certified Lay Servant, or person with equivalent training as defined by 3. Complete courses relevant to assignment his or her district conference who is called and equipped to serve the church in pulpit 4. Demonstrate through service in local church an appreciation for the history, polity, supply in accordance with ¶341.1 of the 2012 Book of Discipline. The role of lay speaker doctrine, worship, and liturgy of The was created at the 2012 General Conference to foster excellence, ensure quality, provide 5. Receive recommendation from district superintendent accountability, and retain the heritage of those laity called to provide pulpit supply. 6. Apply in writing to and meet with the District Committee on Ordained Ministry for review and approval at time of application and every two To become certified as aLay Speaker, you must: years thereafter 1. Be a professing and active member of a local church/charge 7. For recertification by District Committee on Ordained Ministry – undergo a 2. Obtain recommendation from pastor and charge conference ministry review by church council or charge conference, complete an approved 3. Complete the BASIC Course for Lay Servant Ministries continuing education event, receive again recommendation of district 4. Complete a track of study to include: Discovering Spiritual Gifts, Leading Worship, superintendent Leading Prayer, Preaching, United Methodist Heritage, United Methodist Polity, and/or other courses as determined by the annual conference committee on Lay Certified Lay Ministers with Specializations Servant Ministries or equivalent structure To become a CLM with a specialization in a particular area, the CLM would need to 5. Be examined by the district committee on Lay Servant Ministries or equivalent complete additional educational/training requirements specific to that area of ministry. structure and be recommended to the conference committee on Lay Servant Ministries or equivalent structure for certification CLM with Specialization as a NPHLM Lay Missioner To maintain status as a Certified Lay Speaker, you must: † Completed requirements for certification as a lay minister using NPHLM training 1. Submit an annual report modules I-IV 2. Submit an application for recertification and reappear before the district committee on † Completed appropriate background checks, boundaries training and Lay Servant Ministries or equivalent structure every three years psychological assessment 3. Receive endorsement of local church charge conference † Received certificate of recognition as a NPHLM Lay Missioner from the National 4. Complete an advanced course for Lay Servant Ministries at least once every three Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries years for recertification † Certificate of recognition submitted to annual conference CLM oversight body and Discipleship Ministries’ Office of Laity in Leadership Certified Lay Ministers † Assigned by district superintendent Certified Lay Ministers are meant to enhance the quality of ministry to small – membership † For renewal of accreditation: complete requirements for re-certification as a lay churches and to expand team ministry in churches. Certified Lay Ministers preach the minister and 10 hours of continuing education annually Word, provide a care ministry to the congregation, assist in program leadership, and are to be a witness in the community as part of a ministry team with the supervision and support of a clergyperson.

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 6 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 7 12/29/15 3:55 PM Certified Lay Ministers with Specializations LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE OFFERINGS CLM with Specialization as a UMC Lay Missionary/Church Planter † Completed requirements for certification as a lay minister INTRODUCTION TO LAY MINISTRY † Completed appropriate background checks, boundaries training and The Basic Course psychological assessment This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are † Completed Lay Missionary–Church Planter Training through Path 1/New Church encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended and to Starts of Discipleship Ministries consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, † Interviewed with and received certificate of recognition as a UMC Lay Missionary/ remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds Church Planter by Path 1/New Church Starts members accountable in their discipleship. † Certificate of recognition submitted to annual conference CLM oversight body and Discipleship Ministries’ Office of Laity in Leadership Participants’ books now available for Kindle † Assigned by district superintendent † For renewal of accreditation: complete requirements for re-certification as a lay Lay Servant Ministries minister and 10 hours of continuing education annually Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Leader’s Guide • DR627 • 978-0-88177-627-0 • $11.00 Certified Lay Minister with Specialization as a UM Parish Nurse (For course resources such as PPT, go to: www.umcdiscipleship.org/ † Completed requirements for certification as a lay minister, obtained a B.S.N. resources/introduction-to-lay-ministrythe- BASIC-course) degree and holds an active nursing license Lay Servant Ministries † Completed appropriate background checks, boundaries training and psychological assessment Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson † Foundations of Faith nursing course Participant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00 † Interviewed with and received certificate of recognition as a UM parish nurse from the district committee on ordained ministry (to include participation by an established parish nurse), or equivalent body † Certificate of recognition submitted to annual conference CLM oversight body Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course (SPANISH) and Discipleship Ministries’ Office of Laity in Leadership Ministerios De Servicio Laico – Curso básico † Assigned by district superintendent Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson † For renewal of accreditation: complete requirements for re-certification as a lay Guía del líder • DR676 • 978-0-88177-676-8 • $11.00 minister and 10 hours of continuing education annually

Ministerios De Servicio Laico – Curso básico Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Libro del Participante • DR679 • 978-0-88177-679-9 • $11.00

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 8 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 9 12/29/15 3:55 PM BASIC REFRESHER COURSES BASIC REFRESHER COURSES United Methodism 101 Concepts in Leadership II This course is an online class designed for new United Methodists and anyone wanting to know This course is designed to prepare church leaders to focus on their roles as spiritual more about the denomination. This highly interactive course (with video, audio, online quizzes, leaders and to function as role models for others in the congregation. Although this discussion boards, links, and online written content) not only provides a basic overview and course is designed as a refresher course for local church Lay Servants, it may also be used understanding of United Methodism, but also inspires students to seek additional study. for leadership development in any setting.

United Methodism 101 (ONLINE COURSE) Concepts in Leadership II $9.99 Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Available at www.umcom.org Leader’s Guide • DRPDF13 • $7.50 (PDF Only)

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Mission and Vision Concepts in Leadership I Carol Krau This course is designed to prepare church leaders to focus on their roles as spiritual Participant’s Book • DRPDF434 • $3.00 (PDF Only) leaders and to function as role models for others in the congregation. Although this course is designed as a refresher course for local church Lay Servants, it may also be used What Every Leader Needs to Know About Spiritual Leadership for leadership development in any setting. Michael A. Bealla Concepts in Leadership I Participant’s Book • DRPDF435 • $3.00 (PDF Only) Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Leader’s Guide • DRPDF7 • $7.50 (PDF Only) Opening Ourselves to Grace Opening Ourselves to Grace explores the basic practices of Christian faith and life from What Every Leader Needs to Know About Leading in Prayer a Wesleyan perspective. This resource includes both a DVD and a CD-ROM with video Betsey Heavner content and written resources including a video presentation on Wesley’s understanding Participant’s Book • DRPDF437 • $3.00 (PDF Only) of spiritual practice, Bible study, and other helpful resources.

What Every Leader Needs to Know About Leading Meetings Opening Ourselves to Grace Betsey Heavner Produced by Mark V. Purushotham Participant’s Book • DRPDF433 • $3.00 (PDF Only) DR508 • 978-0-88177-508-2 • $26.00 (DVD & CD-ROM) (Leader’s Guide is included on CD.)

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 10 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 11 12/29/15 3:55 PM BASIC REFRESHER COURSES ADVANCED COURSES Spiritual Gifts Pentecost Journey Discover Your Spiritual Gifts This resource is intended to help congregations, districts, and conferences fulfill Christ’s This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them mandate to make disciples with a particular focus on helping local churches understand to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual issues related to developing ministry with Hispanics/Latinos. The guiding principle is the leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. vision of Pentecost in which the uniqueness of the Hispanic/Latino cultures is affirmed as ministry is developed. Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (REVISED) William J. Carter Pentecost Journey: Leader’s Guide • DRPDF441 • $8.00 (PDF Only) A Planning Guide for Non-Hispanic/Latino Congregations Marigene Chamberlain and Melanie Lee Carey Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts DR593 • 978-0-88177-593-8 • $25.00 (DVD) Charles V. Bryant (Leader’s Guide is included on DVD.) 633 • 978-0-8358-0633-6 • $14.00 Additional Resource For Leaders ADVANCED COURSES Spiritual Gifts Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory The early church knew what today’s church is rediscovering: that Christians Charles V. Bryant depend on God’s spiritual gifts to provide the foundation for their ministry. 819 • 978-0-8358-0819-4 • $22.00 for pkg. of 10 Learn more about how your spiritual gifts support your Lay Servant Ministries Additional Resource For Leaders in this two-week ONLINE course.

Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts (ONLINE COURSE) $70.00 Each One a Minister Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries William J. Carter Participant’s Book • DR375 • 978-0-88177-375-0 • $14.00 Each One a Minister William J. Carter Participant’s Book • DR375 • 978-0-88177-375-0 • $14.00

Spirit Gifts Participant’s Workbook Patricia D. Brown Participant’s Book • ISBN 978-06870-0858-2 • $5.35 (COKESBURY)

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 12 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 13 12/29/15 3:55 PM ADVANCED COURSES Heritage ADVANCED COURSES Heritage Living Our United Methodist Beliefs Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (United Methodist Heritage) Structured around Wesley’s “Means of Grace,” this study covers, among other topics, prayer, Scripture, the Lord’s Supper, and fasting – major features in ’s devotional life. This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The Participants will learn how they can apply Wesley’s ministry to their own life. United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. Grow Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines Living Our United Methodist Beliefs Anita Owens Fenstermacher George Hovaness Donigian Leader’s Guide • DRPDF198 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Leader’s Guide • DR715 • 978-0-88177-715-4 • $ 7.99 Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Steve Harper Participant’s Book • 740 • 978-0-8358-0740-1 • $12.00 Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way Kenneth L. Carder Participant’s Book • DR571 • 978-0-88177-571-6 • $13.00 Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Steve Harper Participant’s Book • 700 • 978-0-8358-0700-5 • $7.00 Additional Resource (Korean Translation)

Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (ONLINE COURSE) $70.00 Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (SPANISH) Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries La Formación Espiritual a Través de la Disciplina Diaria Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way Anita Owens Fenstermacher Kenneth L. Carder Guía del líder • DRPDF431 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Participant’s Book • DR571 • 978-0-88177-571-6 • $13.00 La Vida de Devoción en la Tradición Wesleyana Steve Harper Libro del Participante • 876 • 978-0-8358-0876-7 • $9.00

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 14 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 15 12/29/15 3:55 PM ADVANCED COURSES Heritage ADVANCED COURSES Heritage Growing Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines Class Leaders (ONLINE COURSE) This course will explore the office of class leader in the Wesleyan Methodist tradition. $50.00 It examines the need for recovering the lay pastoral ministry of the class leader for the Accountable Discipleship Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries twenty-first century church. NOTE: is a prerequisite to this course.

Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Class Leaders Steve Harper Steven W. Manskar Leader’s Guide • DR649 • 978 - 0 - 88177 - 649 - 2 • $8.00 Participant’s Book • 740 • 978-0-8358-0740-1 • $12.00

Grow Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines Class Leaders: Recovering a Tradition Anita Owens Fenstermacher David Lowes Watson Participant’s Book • DRPDF198 • $8.00 Participant’s Book • ISBN 978 - 15791 - 0954 - 7 • $22.00 (COKESBURY) Accountable Discipleship This course focuses on the concept of the household of God, Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the importance of the class leader in the Transforming Evangelism development of the Methodist movement. This course leads participants to learn from John Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. Becoming Accountable Disciples (REVISED) They will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our faith with others but also Steven W. Manskar welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith. Leader’s Guide • DRPDF440 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Lead in Evangelism Leader’s Guide • DRPDF11 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Accountable Discipleship Steven W. Manskar Participant’s Book • DR339 • 978-0-88177-339-2 • $15.00 Transforming Evangelism Henry H. Knight, III and F. Douglas Powe, Jr. Participant’s Book • DR485 • 978-0-88177-485-6 • $14.00

Accountable Discipleship (SPANISH) Convertirse en Discípulos Responsable Discipulado Responsable Steven W. Manskar Steven W. Manskar COMING Leader’s Guide in 2016! Participant’s Book

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 16 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 17 12/29/15 3:55 PM ADVANCED COURSES Polity ADVANCED COURSES Leading Worship Life Together in the United Methodist Connection Leading Worship (United Methodist Polity) This course focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United leads a group or congregation in worship. Methodist Church. A copy of the 2012 Book of Discipline is recommended for both the Leading Worship online and text version of this course Taylor Burton-Edwards Life Together in the United Methodist Connection Leader’s Guide • DR685 • 978-0-88177-685-0 • $10.00 Beth Galbreath Leader’s Guide • DR701 • 978-0-88177-701-7 • $10.00 Worshiping with United Methodists (REVISED) Hoyt Hickman Participant’s Book • AB526 • 978-0-6873-3526-8 • $11.99 Available Polity, Practice, and the Mission of While The United Methodist Church Supplies Last Thomas Edward Frank Participant’s Book • AB531 • 978-0-68733-531-2 • $18.99 Planning Worship OR This course builds on the course Leading Worship, and it is grounded in the principles and practices of worship planning. The Method of Our Mission Laceye C. Warner Planning Worship Participant’s Book • AB717 • 978-1-42676-717-3 • $23.00 Taylor Burton-Edwards Leader’s Guide • DR682 • 978-0-88177-682-9 • $10.00

The Worship Workshop: Life Together in the United Methodist Connection Creative Ways to Design Worship Together Marcia McFee Life Together in the United Methodist Connection Participant’s Book • AB634 • 978-0-68704-634-8 • $12.99 (ONLINE COURSE) $70.00 Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 The Method of Our Mission This course will focus on basic worship leadership skills for laypersons who assist in Laceye C. Warner leading worship. Participant’s Book • AB717 • 978-1-42676-717-3 • $23.00 Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 (ONLINE COURSE) $85.00 Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 18 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 19 12/29/15 3:55 PM ADVANCED COURSES Leading Prayer ADVANCED COURSES Preaching Leading in Prayer You Can Preach! For many people, prayer remains a mystery, and praying in public is a test of faith left to the This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for “professionals” of the church. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in confidence and skill in prayer, both public and personal. a pastor’s absence.

Leading in Prayer Lay Speakers Preach! Mary O. Benedict John P. Gilbert Leader’s Guide • DR492 • 978-0-88177-492-4 • $8.00 Leader’s Guide • DR387 • 978-0-88177-387-3 • $8.00

Let the Whole Church Say Amen! Go Preach! Laurence Hull Stookey John P. Gilbert Participant’s Book • AB9077 • ISBN • 978-0-6870-9077-8 • $21.99 Participant’s Book • DR384 • 978-0-88177-384-2 • $14.00

Leading Public Prayer From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon Prayer is something we learn; it is something that can be taught. For many, however, the Moving beyond the basics of public speaking and the foundations necessary for preparing only teaching about prayer they ever receive is modeled in Sunday worship. This course an engaging sermon, this course also includes types of sermons – from exegetical to may challenge some of your assumptions, test some of your preconceived ideas, stretch topical to children’s sermons – as well as how to find a story, use the hymnal, and how to your thinking, and enrich your prayer life. It will, at the very least, present you with an move from communication on paper to beyond the paper. opportunity to grow in the discipline of leading public prayer. From Your Heart to Theirs: Leading Public Prayer for Lay Leaders (ONLINE COURSE) Delivering an Effective Sermon $65.00 Tony Franks and David Carroll Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries Leader’s Guide • DR535 • 978-0-88177-535-8 • $8.00 Let the Whole Church Say Amen! Laurence Hull Stookey Participant’s Book • AB9077 • ISBN • 978-0-6870-9077-8 • $21.99 From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon Tony Franks and David Carroll Participant’s Book • DR536 • 978-0-88177-536-5 • $6.00

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 20 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 21 12/29/15 3:55 PM OTHER ADVANCED COURSES OTHER ADVANCED COURSES Justice in Everyday Life Come to the Table This course looks at the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. Deepen your experience of Holy Communion through this wide-ranging study of This Holy Mystery, Scripture, church history, and United Methodist theology and practice of Justice in Everyday Life the sacrament. This course will reference, but go beyond, the official U.M. documents A Look at the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church to include art, music, film, and video resources to enrich our understanding and Neal Christie participation in the holy meal. Leader’s Guide • DR652 • 978-0-88177-652-2 • $10.00 Come to the Table (ONLINE COURSE) $60.00 Social Principles of The United Methodist Church 2013 - 2016 Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries Participant’s Book • ISBN • 9781426766138 • $2.99 (COKESBURY) Come to the Waters Deepen your experience of baptism, confirmation, and reaffirmation of baptism through this wide-ranging study of By Water and the Spirit, Scripture, church history, and United Methodist theology and practice of the sacrament. God’s Mission… Our Journey Come to the Waters (ONLINE COURSE) This course will provide participants with a better understanding of a holistic approach $60.00 to participation in God’s mission to the world and equip lay servants for more effective Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries missional engagement in their communities and beyond. God’s Mission… Our Journey Multimedia Technology in Worship for the Church Volunteer 101 Jodi Cataldo In this course the participant will learn about worship itself and the role of technology in Leader’s Guide • DRPDF750 • $8.00 (PDF Only) design, appropriateness, and excellence. Some Windows-based software will be utilized. Special consideration will be given to budget and a low-cost approach to technology A Mission Journey: implementation. A Handbook for Volunteers Multimedia Technology in Worship for the Church Volunteer 101 Participant’s Book • DR669 • 978-08817-7669-0 • $17.00 (ONLINE COURSE) Participant’s book is now available as an EPub $60.00 Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 22 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 23 12/29/15 3:55 PM OTHER ADVANCED COURSES OTHER ADVANCED COURSES Lay Pastoral Care Giving Dancing with Words This course offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to Participants in the course will learn what constitutes a good story, discover storytelling help church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. styles, learn the techniques of effective storytelling, and practice creating stories from their experiences. Leading in Lay Pastoral Care Brian Jackson Tell Stories Leader’s Guide • DRPDF596 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Ray Buckley Leader’s Guide • DR408 • 978-0-88177-408-5 • $8.00 Lay Pastoral Care Giving Tim Farabaugh Participant’s Book • DR554 • 978-0-88177-554-9 • $18.00 Dancing with Words Ray Buckley Participant’s Book • DR407 • 978-0-88177-407-8 • $14.00

Leading Bible Study This course opens a new world for many lay servants who have not had professional training in biblical interpretation. It reminds us as United Methodists that Bible study Biblical Storytelling I telling and biblical interpretation are a core part of our spiritual journey. This is a two-week introduction to the ancient-future art and spiritual discipline of the sacred stories of Scripture. Participants will learn to prepare, learn, and tell a biblical Leading Bible Study COMING text by heart (not “memory”) using the methods of the Network of Biblical Storytellers in February Dana Bunn 2016! International. Leader’s Guide Biblical Storytelling I (ONLINE COURSE) $65.00 Biblical Interpretation: A Roadmap Sharon Ringe and Frederick Tiffany Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries Participant’s Book • ISBN 9780687016082 • $18.75 (COKESBURY) Biblical Storytelling II This workshop expands on the methods taught in Biblical Storytelling I, exploring storytelling genres and telling the biblical text, including midrash, chancel drama, first- Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution person storytelling, puppetry, and more. Every church deals with conflict, both healthy and unhealthy, and Biblical Storytelling II (ONLINE COURSE) lay servants can be equipped and empowered to help lead through COMING in April 2016! $80.00 those times of conflict as a time of transformation. Available at www.beadisciple.com/lay-servant-ministries

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 24 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 25 12/29/15 3:55 PM OTHER ADVANCED COURSES CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY TRAINING Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century Call and Covenant for Ministry: Module 1 This is a practical guide for building ministry for older adults. DRPDF3 • $25.00 (PDF Only) In Ministry with Boomers and Beyond Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. The purpose of this module is to provide a basic overview of the call to ministry, theology, Leader’s Guide • DRPDF595 • $8.00 (PDF Only) and ordering of ministry in The United Methodist Church; explain the role of certified lay minister; support the formation of a mutual ministry team for learning and leading in Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century the congregation; and develop a ministry covenant to guide the mission of the church. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. Participant’s Book DR540 • 978-0-88177-540-2 • $13.00 The Practice of Ministry: Module 2 DRPDF4 • $25.00 (PDF Only)

This module covers basic skills for the Certified Lay Minister including leading Afire with God worship, preaching and sharing faith, forming discipleship ministries, and providing This course helps participants develop a holistic understanding of stewardship. congregational care. It is intended to be used by the Certified Lay Minister, the mutual ministry team supporting the process in the local church, and the equipping clergyperson Lead in Stewardship assigned. Leader’s Guide • DRPDF12 • $8.00 (PDF Only) Organization for Ministry: Module 3 Afire with God DRPDF5 • $25.00 (PDF Only) Betsy Schwarzentraub Participant’s Book DR520 • 978-0-88177-520-4 • $15.00 The purpose of this module is to provide a basic understanding of leadership, administration, and congregational development, and to offer tools for maximizing leadership, organization, and resources for faithful and fruitful ministry in various kinds of congregations. Start Here Connection for Ministry: Module 4 This course is designed to help provide a basic understanding of the ways in which adults DRPDF6 • $25.00 (PDF Only) learn and grow. Teach Adults Diana L. Hynson The purpose of this module is to provide the Certified Lay Minister with a basic review of United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity; to learn about the connection between Leader’s Guide • DRPDF10 • $8.00 (PDF Only) the local church, district, conference, and general agencies of the denomination; Start Here and to support developing plans for ongoing education. This course concludes with a commitment service. Barbara Bruce Participant’s Book DR303 • 978-0-88177-303-3 • $11.00

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 26 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 27 12/29/15 3:55 PM CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY TRAINING CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY TRAINING SPECIALIZATION AS A NPHLM LAY MISSIONER SPECIALIZATION AS A LAY MISSIONARY/ CHURCH PLANTER The National Plan for Hispanic and Latino Ministries (NPHLM) has partnered with the Lay Missionary Planting Network Certified Lay Ministry program and will utilize the same process as the CLM. The CLM This 10– session foundational church – planting course is designed specifically for Modules I-IV in the Spanish language being developed by the NPHLM will cover the same laypersons. The course will equip persons to be able to work in partnership with an content as the modules provided in the English language. For those seeking a certificate annual conference, district, or local church to start new places for new people, including of recognition as a CLM with specialization as a NPHLM Lay Missioner, that certificate will new faith communities and planting new churches. The sessions include knowledge on be provided by the NPHLM after completion of the requirements set forth on page 7. the essential ministries needed to plant a church such as; Church Planting 101, Preaching and Teaching, and Leadership. Presently the training takes place under the leadership of Llamamiento Y Pacto Ministerial: Module I an annual conference, district, or local church that chooses to host it. Practica Ministerial: Module II Available in both English and Spanish Organizacion De La Iglesia Local: Module III The training will be available online in the near future. Conneccionalidad Ministerial: Module IV More information available at: http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts/ training-lmpn Modules will be available for download in the summer of 2016. These modules can also be used for those seeking certification as a lay minister using the Spanish language without SPECIALIZATION AS A UM PARISH NURSE the specialization as a NPHLM Lay Missioner. Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum This course is designed to introduce and prepare registered nurses for the specialty practice of faith community nursing. Spirituality is a content thread woven throughout each module. It was revised in 2014. The modules are divided into the units of spirituality, professionalism, wholistic health, and community. They have varying lengths from two to four hours for total contact hours of 38 to 40.5 hours and include such topics as spiritual care, prayer, self–care, ethical issues, documenting practice, behavioral health, health promotion, life issues of violence, suffering and grief, assessment and care coordination. This curriculum is taught by faith community nurses across the United States and worldwide by IPNRC’s educational partners.

To locate a course in your area or online, go to: http:// www.churchhealthcenter.org/ foundationsoffcncurriculum .

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 28 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 29 12/29/15 3:55 PM ALTERNATIVE ADVANCED COURSES LAY SPEAKER Exception Credit A Lay Speaker is a Certified Lay Servant or person with equivalent training defined by Each Annual Conference has the authority to approve additional classes – called exception his or her district or conference committee on Lay Servant Ministries, who is called and credit – for its own use. It is important to note that the design of the courses must fit equipped to serve the church in pulpit supply. The 2012 General Conference renamed the needs of that local conference and follow the ministry guidelines of Lay Servant Lay Speaking Ministries to Lay Servant Ministries. The role of Lay Speaker was created at Ministries. the 2012 General Conference to foster excellence, ensure quality, provide accountability, and retain the heritage of those laity called to provide pulpit supply. Courses must be recognized by the annual conference directors of Lay Servant Ministries (LSM) of which the lay servant is a member, and a certificate of completion awarded. To become certified as a lay speaker, you must complete a track of study that includes one course from each of the following subject categories: To help individual conferences assess requests for alternative advanced courses for lay 1. The BASIC Course for Lay Servant Ministries servants, the following guidelines are provided. 2. Leading worship † Leading Worship – Taylor Burton-Edwards Materials must fit these guidelines: † Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101 (online) † The subject is in line with courses currently in the LSM catalog. 3. Leading prayer † The content fits the LSM theme of leading, caring, communicating. † Leading in Prayer – Mary O. Benedict † The course will benefit the lay servant for use in the local church. † Leading Public Prayer (online) † The course must provide at least 10 hours of study. 4. Discovering spiritual gifts † The course is participatory and led by a facilitator qualified in the subject. † Discover Your Spiritual Gifts – William J. Carter † Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts (online) Participant’s evaluation needs to address these points: 5. Preaching 1. Is the text user-friendly (readable, understandable)? † You Can Preach! – John P. Gilbert 2. Does the study help develop skills in this specific ministry? † From Your Heart to Theirs – Tony Franks and David Carroll 3. Does the material equip laity in becoming stronger witnesses for Christ? 6. United Methodist Heritage 4. An evaluation of the class must be submitted to the district committee on LSM or † Living Our United Methodist Beliefs – George Hovaness Donigian equivalent. † Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (online) For suggested alternative advanced courses that might be considered for approval by 7. United Methodist Polity conference committees on lay servant ministries, go to: www.umcdiscipleship.org/ † Life Together in the United Methodist Connection – Beth Galbreath leadership-resources/ministry-of-the-laity † Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (online) 8. Other courses as may be determined by your annual conference committee on Lay Servant Ministries, or equivalent structure

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2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 30 12/29/15 3:55 PM 2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 31 12/29/15 3:55 PM OTHER RESOURCES FOR LAITY IN LEADERSHIP Lay Servant Ministries Guide for Conference and District Committees DR623 • 978-0-88177-623-2 • $10.00 This guide provides information for conference and district directors and guidance for organizing Lay Servant Ministries.

Conference and District Lay Leaders Manual DR698 • 978-0-88177-698-0 • $10.00 This manual covers topics such as: our call to ministry, leadership development, leading meetings, leading change, and position descriptions.

Job Description and Leadership Training in The United Methodist Church 2013-2016 A Leader Development Guide Betsey Heavner DR598 • 978-0-88177-598-3 • $20.00 Developed for individual or group study, the book also offers suggestions for organizing an initial group meeting and developing a successful group study.

Lay Leader/Lay Member Connecting Your Congregation and Your Annual Conference AB628 • 978 - 1 - 42673 - 628 - 5 • $3.99 The Lay Leader and Lay Member to Annual Conference are key roles in linking the vision and plan of the congregation with the ministry of the annual conference.

Writable certificates are downloadable at: http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/ resources/certificates-for-lay-servant-speaking-ministry

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