The Central Valley District Committee on Ministry presents…2nd Saturdays!!

Restore your Spirit; Find your Public Square….Make it Happen!

Facilitated by Gwen Bortner and Micheal Pope

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016: 9am-3pm @ Central UMC, Stockton (3700 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204)

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016: 9am-3pm @ First UMC, Porterville (344 East Morton, Porterville 93257)

Gwen Bortner Micheal Pope

Being a servant leader is confusing. Sometimes we see things that we want to impact, but just do not feel empowered to make a difference.

This gathering will focus in on restoring your spirit while helping you see what is happening in the public square that needs our engagement.

Learn practical techniques on how to decide what to do, how to measure our impact, and stay focused on God’s vision.Come join us as we explore new ways of becoming engaged laity!

Please register online!

In the event of low registration, the events are subject to cancellation. It’s very important to RSVP.

You’re always welcome to pay when you arrive.

Deadline for September event: Sept. 3; Deadline for October event: Oct. 1

About the Facilitators

Gwen Bortner was raised in Merced and has been a member of UMC Merced for over forty years. Since returning to California in 2003 after a short time living in Kansas City, the Bortners have been active at UMC Merced. Gwen is a Certified Lay Speaker, has served on the Board of Ordained Ministry, attends Annual Conference in a variety of capacities, is the former Church Leadership Chair for Merced, and serves as current District Lay Leader for the Central Valley District.

Micheal Pope is the CEO of ASEB (Alzheimer’s Services of the East Bay), motivational speaker, and radio talk show host for “Life is a Sacred Journey” on BlogTalk Radio. Micheal has spent the last 30 years in health care management, with an emphasis in marketing and public policy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University and has done course work in City Planning and Urban Affairs at Boston University. Micheal is currently Lay Leader at Concord United Methodist Church where she co-pastors a service for individuals living memory loss once a month.