april, 2020
Event Details
Update [4/17/2020]: This event has been rescheduled to be held online May 6 – June 3, 2020. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Update [3/17/2020]: This event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 circumstances & associated health concerns. Any registration fees paid will be either refunded or given credit for the classes to be rescheduled later in the year.
Wednesdays, April 1-29, 2020 (7:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
Sherman Oaks UMC, 14401 Dickens St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Cost & Deadlines: $35 through March 26, 2020. Childcare is not available for these classes.
Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification or re-certification as Certified Lay Servants are invited to attend.
Class Options:
- BASIC Class: Instructor is Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua, the pastor at Knollwood UMC. This class challenges Lay Servants to develop caring, leading, and communicating skills that support their church and encourage others to a deeper commitment in Christ and faithful discipleship. Participants are encouraged to discover their personal spiritual gifts and to consider the importance of servant leadership. This class is required for Certified Lay Servant status.
- Advanced Class – Spiritual Gifts and the Holy Spirit: Instructor is Rev. Garth Gilliam, the pastor at Sherman Oaks UMC. One Advanced Course is required every three years to become or retain Certified Lay Servant status.
- Advanced Class – Leading Small Groups that Transform: Instructor is Rev. Terry Van Hook, retired conference elder. One Advanced Course is required every three years to become or retain Certified Lay Servant status.
Click here for a full flyer for more information.
For questions, contact registrar Jean Castro at soumc@sbcglobal.net or 818.789.0351.