Lay Speaking Ministries: Basic Course, Participant's Book

by Sandy Zeigler Jackson, Sandy Zeigler Jackson

I want to grow as a follower of Jesus and better understand how to use my gifts in ministry. We're all called to proclaim God's wonder and works. Answering the spiritual nudges to put faith in action and represent Christ in our daily lives present unique opportunities to serve God and neighbor. As unique as you and your spiritual gifts. The Basic Course for Lay Speaking Ministries guides you to discover your gifts of caring, leading and communicating and put them to use. "We can all find a calling in one or more of these areas of ministry," write the authors. "The church depends upon its laity to carry out its mission and purpose. ...Many journeys of deepening faith and service in ministry have begun with this [book and] class." Sessions take you through thoughtful reflection on what it takes to make a congregation an outpost for mission and transformation and the role you can play - even if public speaking isn't your gift. A Leader's Guide is also available. Completion of the Basic Course is required for Lay Speaker certification.

84 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The information provided was solid, but the experience that accompanied reading it was fabulous. This is the text for the basic lay speaking class of the United Methodist Church. Covering this material with other believers searching for their place in the mission of the universal church as well as our individual church families was life changing.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful and informative handbook for the Basic Lay Servant Ministry training course.