List of Current Certified Lay Speakers in the Lansing District who have completed an advanced course over the past three years.

Class Offerings - Lansing District

The Lansing District held its Spring District Leadership / Lay Speaking classes on April 25, May 9, and May 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Potterville UMC.

Spring classes included:

Basic Lay Speaking with instructor Diane Allarding ($30)

Lay Speakers Lead In Mission Outreach with instructor Carole Armstrong ($40)

Lay Speakers Are Accountable Disciples with instructor Norm Dunham ($40)

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]

Lay Speaking Links



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