In Person – March 18th at Bethany UMC, Durham
You are asked to arrive at 2809 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705
by 7:45 am as we will begin classes at 8:00 am, take a lunch break, and conclude between 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
Click the registration link below before the March 12th deadline.
Registration fee is $25.00 per person for in person events.
You will get a confirmation with your book information.
Facilitators for the courses are as follows:
Leading Worship is led by Rev. Donna Banks
Embracing Personal Prayer is led by Rev. Monica Beacham
Leading Worship: Certified lay speaker required class
Pathway: Worship Leader
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship and the practices of leading worship. Learners will:
- Be able to name the four elements of the Basic Pattern of Worship and describe the history of this pattern;
- Practice leadership through the four elements of the basic pattern;
- Receive and offer supportive feedback on planning and leading worship;
- Explore and practice leading worship in a variety of settings, other patterns of worship, and multiple forms of prayer.
Embracing Personal Prayer
Pathways: Prayer Teams, Personal Faith Formation, Lay Pastoral Care Giving Teams
Prayer is a relationship with God that grows and matures over time. Burger’s study combines scriptural teaching and personal testimony that will help you overcome obstacles to intimacy with God. Appropriate for individuals and small groups, this resource features practical suggestions and honest testimony from a pilgrim who desires to walk with God.
Learners will:
- Become more prayerful;
- Explore lessons from the prayer life of Jesus;
- Learn deeper approaches to personal prayer;
- Embrace the promise of intimacy with God.
Please call or email the District Office with any questions about registration:
districts@nccumc.org or 919.779.9435
If you have any questions about the course, you are invited to contact District Co-Directors of Lay Servant Ministries:
Rev. Anggie Thompson (athompson@nccumc.org) or Allen Burden (Ga57burden@gmail.com)