For Such A Time As This
SW DISTRICT LAY MINISTRY SUMMIT- January 25, 2009
“For Such a Time as This…”
The Book of Esther focuses on challenging times. Esther was called to exercise distinctive leadership on behalf of Israel “for such a time as this.” Her faithfulness, wisdom and practicality were all crucial to Israel’s survival. So also the church finds itself in the midst of turbulent, challenging times. In times such as these, how can congregational leaders exercise Christian leadership that is faithful, wise and strategic?
Join us at the Lay Ministry Summit as we explore ways to align our personal ministries and the ministry of local churches in the District with our mission to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
What: Lay Ministries Summit
When: Sunday, January 25; Registration at 2 p.m.; Summit from 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Griswold UMC, 100 Cass Street, Griswold, IA
For Whom: Local church lay leaders, officers, Council members, lay speakers,
presidents of UMW, UM Men and UM Youth Fellowships
Certified Lay Speakers; graduates & students of School for Lay Ministry,
Christian educators, certified personnel
Laity who yearn for something more than “church”
Pastors who want to encourage and equip laity for ministry.
Why: To provide motivation, resources and connections for laity to utilize their gifts for
ministry and mission in these turbulent times.
How: Through worship, presentations, and a rich menu of workshops helping us to look
Inward, Upward, and Outward: (each participant can choose 2 workshops)
Gift-based Ministry – Beverly Spencer
Disciple Bible Study – Jerry Neal
Local Church Revitalization – Scott Hibben
Building a Discipling System – Ed Kail
Rural Church Ministry Today – Lanette Plambeck
Hispanic Ministries and Immigration – Ruben Mendoza, Ernie Ruehle
To Pre-register: Contact Shirley Lewis at 712-243-8573 or Shirley.Lewis@iaumc.org
“And who knows but that you have come to [your] position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
“For Such a Time as This…”
The Book of Esther focuses on challenging times. Esther was called to exercise distinctive leadership on behalf of Israel “for such a time as this.” Her faithfulness, wisdom and practicality were all crucial to Israel’s survival. So also the church finds itself in the midst of turbulent, challenging times. In times such as these, how can congregational leaders exercise Christian leadership that is faithful, wise and strategic?
Join us at the Lay Ministry Summit as we explore ways to align our personal ministries and the ministry of local churches in the District with our mission to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
What: Lay Ministries Summit
When: Sunday, January 25; Registration at 2 p.m.; Summit from 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Griswold UMC, 100 Cass Street, Griswold, IA
For Whom: Local church lay leaders, officers, Council members, lay speakers,
presidents of UMW, UM Men and UM Youth Fellowships
Certified Lay Speakers; graduates & students of School for Lay Ministry,
Christian educators, certified personnel
Laity who yearn for something more than “church”
Pastors who want to encourage and equip laity for ministry.
Why: To provide motivation, resources and connections for laity to utilize their gifts for
ministry and mission in these turbulent times.
How: Through worship, presentations, and a rich menu of workshops helping us to look
Inward, Upward, and Outward: (each participant can choose 2 workshops)
Gift-based Ministry – Beverly Spencer
Disciple Bible Study – Jerry Neal
Local Church Revitalization – Scott Hibben
Building a Discipling System – Ed Kail
Rural Church Ministry Today – Lanette Plambeck
Hispanic Ministries and Immigration – Ruben Mendoza, Ernie Ruehle
To Pre-register: Contact Shirley Lewis at 712-243-8573 or Shirley.Lewis@iaumc.org
“And who knows but that you have come to [your] position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
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