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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can be part of a person’s discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. \nVersion 1.0.0\nDATES: August 13-27\, 2026   \nTIME: Thursdays & Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nLOCATION: Online Zoom Course \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rev. Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister by August 10\, 2026\, here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LSMFoundationsCourse \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course-3/2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Western Training
DESCRIPTION:The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is a co-sponsor of the Western Training event hosted by Organizing for Mission Network. \nDate: August 27-29\, 2026 \nLocation: First Church of Tacoma (Tacoma\, Washington) \nDuring this three-day Spanish-English training event you’ll learn: \n\nBuild public relationships through 1:1 conversations\nIdentify leaders and grow leadership capacity\nDiscern issues rooted in your community’s reality\nTake action that leads to real change\n\nGBCS encourages pastors\, church leaders\, students\, young adults\, and anyone with a heart for ministry and mission to attend this event. \nAs a co-sponsor of the event\, United Methodists are eligible to register at the discounted member rate $250. \nFor event details\, registration information\, and conference updates\, visit: Western 2026 Event Information
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/western-training/
LOCATION:Tacoma First United Methodist Church\, 621 Tacoma Avenue South\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church and Society,General Church,Networks,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can be part of a person’s discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. \nVersion 1.0.0\nDATES: August 13-27\, 2026   \nTIME: Thursdays & Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nLOCATION: Online Zoom Course \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Rev. Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister by August 10\, 2026\, here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LSMFoundationsCourse \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course-3/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:From Border to Pulpit: Nurturing the Call of Immigrant Pastoral Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Workshop for Hispanic/Latinx Leaders and Young People Exploring the Candidacy Process in The United Methodist Church\nHispanic/Latinx leaders and young people who are exploring the candidacy process in The United Methodist Church are invited to participate in this four-hour workshop designed to encourage and equip those discerning God’s call to pastoral leadership. \nLunch will be provided for all participants. \nPlease send the number of participants attending from your church to Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos at cesantos@pnwumc.org. \nWorkshop Objectives\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will:\n\nReflect on God’s call within their own cultural and life experiences.\nUnderstand the unique opportunities and challenges of immigrant pastoral leadership.\nExplore practices for emotional and spiritual wellness in ministry.\nBuild relationships with mentors and peers who are discerning ministry.\nDevelop a personal next step in their vocational journey.\n\nWe encourage pastors\, church leaders\, and young adults who are discerning a call to ministry to attend and invite others who may be exploring vocational ministry.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/from-border-to-pulpit/
LOCATION:La Iglesia El Dios Viviente\, 9001 9th Ave SW\, Seattle\, 98106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hispanic Ministries,Young People's Ministry
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