Lay Servant Ministry Upcoming Trainings

Lay Servant Ministry Upcoming Trainings

Join us for upcoming Lay Servant Ministries course opportunities throughout the Conference. We offer Basic and Advanced Courses for those working toward certification, as well as ongoing training for Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and anyone else who is interested, in a variety of locations across the state.

If you are interested in registering for a class, please fill out the LSM Registration Form. Completed forms can be emailed to your District Director or Directors of Lay Servant Ministries. Visit CBOL Leadership to find your District Director of Lay Servant Ministry.

Once you have registered for a course, required materials can be obtained from a variety of sources:

  • Upper Room (UpperRoom.org/store or calling 1-800-972-0433)
  • Cokesbury
  • umc.org/discipleship
  • Local library
  • Bookstores

Lay Servant Ministries courses can also be taken online through beadisciple.com. Make sure that the course is marked with Lay Servant Ministries, as BeADisciple offers classes that fulfill many different kinds of non-LSM certifications. If you have any questions about taking courses through BeADisciple, or if a particular course will count towards your Lay Servant or Lay Speaker certification, please reach out to your District Director of Lay Servant Ministries for guidance.

Calendar of Events

Discovering Spiritual Gifts Lay Servant Class

Sunday, March 26 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Discovering Spiritual Gifts Lay Servant Class – March 12th & March 26th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: February 26th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own ...

Leading Public Prayer Lay Servant Class

Sunday, April 16 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Leading Public Prayer Lay Servant Class – April 16th & April 30th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: March 26th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 ...

Cudahy UMC- Lay Servant Social

Sunday, April 16 2023 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This is a time for anyone in the Lay Servant or Lay Speaker programs along with anyone thinking about classes to get together, share ideas and encourage each other.  Refreshments will be provided.  RSVP for each Social to cudahyclasses@gmail.com.   

Preaching- Advanced Lay Speaking Class

Saturday, April 22 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First United Methodist Church
The North Central District Ministry Team is offering an Advanced Lay Speaking class on Preaching.  The dates for the class are  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am til 3 pm and  Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-3pm Pastor Lisa Weaver will be the class ...

Advanced Lay Speaking Class- Rhinelander UMC

Saturday, April 22 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First UMC
The North Central District Ministry Team is offering an Advanced Lay Speaking class on Preaching.  The dates for the class are  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am til 3 pm and  Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-3pm Pastor Lisa Weaver will be the class ...

Basic Lay Ministry class - Rhinelander UMC

Saturday, April 22 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First UMC
The North Central District Ministry Team is announcing a Basic Lay Ministry class that is being offered at the Rhinelander First UMC.  Start date is Saturday, April 22nd from 9AM until 3PM  then again on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9AM until 3PM.  ...

Leading Public Prayer Lay Servant Class

Sunday, April 30 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Leading Public Prayer Lay Servant Class – April 16th & April 30th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: March 26th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 ...

Advanced Lay Speaking Class- Rhinelander UMC

Saturday, May 06 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First UMC
The North Central District Ministry Team is offering an Advanced Lay Speaking class on Preaching.  The dates for the class are  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am til 3 pm and  Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-3pm Pastor Lisa Weaver will be the class ...

Basic Lay Ministry class - Rhinelander UMC

Saturday, May 06 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First UMC
The North Central District Ministry Team is announcing a Basic Lay Ministry class that is being offered at the Rhinelander First UMC.  Start date is Saturday, April 22nd from 9AM until 3PM  then again on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9AM until 3PM.  ...

Preaching- Advanced Lay Speaking Class

Saturday, May 06 2023 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Rhinelander First United Methodist Church
The North Central District Ministry Team is offering an Advanced Lay Speaking class on Preaching.  The dates for the class are  Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9am til 3 pm and  Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-3pm Pastor Lisa Weaver will be the class ...

United Methodist Heritage Lay Servant Class

Sunday, May 07 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
United Methodist Heritage– May 7th & May 21st  from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: April 16th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers ...

United Methodist Heritage Lay Servant Class

Sunday, May 21 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
United Methodist Heritage– May 7th & May 21st  from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302  Register by: April 16th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers ...

Leading Worship Lay Servant Class

Sunday, June 04 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Leading Worship – June 4th & June 25th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: May 14th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers handouts, ...

Leading Worship Lay Servant Class

Sunday, June 25 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Leading Worship – June 4th & June 25th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: May 14th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers handouts, ...

United Methodist Polity Lay Servant Class

Sunday, July 09 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
United Methodist Polity – July 9th & July 25th  from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: June 18th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers ...

United Methodist Polity Lay Servant Class

Tuesday, July 25 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
United Methodist Polity – July 9th & July 25th  from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: June 18th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers ...

Preaching Lay Servant Class

Sunday, August 06 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Preaching – August 6th & August 20th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: July 16th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers handouts, ...

Preaching Lay Servant Class

Sunday, August 20 2023 - 12:00 PM
Location: Peace UMC
Preaching – August 6th & August 20th from 12:00 – 5:30 pm @ Peace UMC 919 Schwartz St. Green Bay, WI 54302 Register by: July 16th, 2023 All Classes are taught IN PERSON. Participants must purchase their own books. $10 per class – covers handouts, ...

Cudahy UMC- Lay Servant Social

Sunday, August 20 2023 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This is a time for anyone in the Lay Servant or Lay Speaker programs along with anyone thinking about classes to get together, share ideas and encourage each other.  Refreshments will be provided.  RSVP for each Social to cudahyclasses@gmail.com.   

Cudahy UMC- Lay Servant Social

Sunday, December 17 2023 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This is a time for anyone in the Lay Servant or Lay Speaker programs along with anyone thinking about classes to get together, share ideas and encourage each other.  Refreshments will be provided.  RSVP for each Social to cudahyclasses@gmail.com.