List of Current Certified Lay Speakers in the Lansing District who have completed an advanced course between fall 2005 through spring 2008.

Class Offerings - Lansing District

The Lansing District will hold District Leadership / Lay Speaking classes on 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at Dewitt Redeemer UMC. You will be able to miss one class and still get credit for the course. To register, complete the form and send it in with a check to the Lansing District Office. The address is on the form.

Fall classes will include Basic Lay Speaking, Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline, and Lay Speakers Cultivate Christian Community.

Class Offerings - Saginaw Bay District

The Saginaw Bay District held its Leadership / Lay Speaking classes at Hemlock UMC and at Good Shepherd of the North on Sundays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2007 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classes included Basic, Caring Ministry, and Leading Prayer.

Class Offerings - Albion District

Coordinator - Ray Marshall ph: 269-496-7993 e-mail: rayandrosanne@juno.com

For a brochure on lay speaking, click on this link.

Class Offerings - Kalamazoo District

What is Lay Speaking Ministries?

Lay Speaking Ministries offers training opportunities for laity who would like to use their witness, leadership, and service to inspire others to a deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. This may include the interpretation of the Scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of the church. [Paragraph 270 of the Discipline]

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