ADVANCED LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES COURSE

Nicolet Region

PLEASE REMEMBER, IN ORDER TO TAKE AN ADVANCED LAY SPEAKING COURSE, YOU MUST HAVE HAD A BASIC COURSE.

Dates:

Thursday, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010

Time:

6:30-8:30 pm

Place:

Peace United Methodist Church

919 Schwartz St.

Green Bay

Teacher/Facilitator:

Rev. Russ May

920-468-5414

rsmay@wildblue.net

Theme:

“SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE"

Purpose of the Course:

Creating, preparing presentations in the church and in the community. The role of communication in small groups and how to effectively share ideas will also be part of the 6-week class.

Text:

Go Preach!: A Primer for Beginning Preachers
By Jack Gilbert

This book offers practical tips for persons who are called on to preach occasionally but who are not formally trained as pastors. Gilbert includes just enough theory to support the practice. A bibliography provides specific suggestions for readers wishing to explore preaching in more detail.

Registration Fee: $15: Make check payable to Nicolet Regional Office and send to 1500 N. Casaloma Drive, Ste 409, Appleton WI 54913

Call the Regional Office if you have any questions, 920-991-0548

Sign up on or before September 15

For more information or to register call Barb Franken at the Regional Office, 920-991-0548 or e-mail bfranken@wisconsinumc.org