Mark Which One You Are Interested in Attending

Mark which one you are interested in attending.

October 2-3 at Culpeper UMC, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper 22701

_____Basic Rev. Nancy Palmer

_____Accountable Discipleship ($8) Rev. Gay Hall

October 16-17 at Emmanuel UMC, 401 North Main Street, Amherst 24521

_____Basic Rev. Debbie Powell

_____Afire With God: Becoming Spirited Stewards (book $15) Rev. Tim Hazlett

October 23-24, Aldersgate UMC, 1500 East Rio Road, Charlottesville 22901

_____Basic Jeanne Hamlin, Certified Lay Speaker

_____Transforming Evangelism (book $14) Rev. Bryan Buckles

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Mail along with $25 check to: Rev. Nancy Palmer, Culpeper UMC, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper VA 22701

You can order your book from Upper Room at 800-972-0433, or call Nancy at 540-825-0764 X16

Order your book as early as possible.

Basic - This course is a spiritual exercise in reading, reflection, journaling and dialogue, and discover and direction. The five areas covered are: Ministry of the Baptized, Leading, Caring, Communicating, and Into the World.

Lay Speakers Are Accountable Disciples—Focuses on the concept of the household of God, the importance of Scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the importance of the class leader in the development of the Methodist movement. Participants are encouraged to look at their faith community and see how it is (or is not) a reflection of genuine Christian community.

Transforming Evangelism— Gain a deeper understanding of biblical hospitality as a foundation for the faithful congregations. Look more closely at the culture and climate of our congregations and to explore ways in which they may grow in their ministry of welcoming and making disciples. Explore ways in which families can be more intentional in faith formation and to enhance the ways in which the church becomes a model of faith for the family. Identify faith stories and become more comfortable telling about the faith in our everyday lives. Begin to form teams that include the pastor and lay people that will develop strategies to help congregations proclaim the faith.

Becoming Spirited Stewards—Develop a holistic understanding of stewardship and understand the role of stewardship in relation to the mission and vision of the church.