Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-09/
This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating.
COURSE DATES: February 9, 16, 23, March 2 & 9.
TIME: Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 pm PST
Zoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation.
*COST: $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The 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.
Participant Requirements: Have the book named above, read the 1st session before the first meeting, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
INSTRUCTOR: 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
Register here by January 26, 2026.

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-16/

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-23/

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-02/

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-09/

LSM Advanced Course: Life Together in the UM Connection (UM Polity)
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
This course, instructed by Rev. David Velera, PNW Director of Connectional Ministries, gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of the United Methodist Church, including its mission structure.
Classes held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 7 – 21, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (PST).
Required Book: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church: 2026 Edition, by Thomas Edward Frank. A copy of The Book of Discipline is recommended for the course.
Participants: Must have the required book and attend all 5 sessions, with audio and video capabilities active at all times. Completing the foundations (Basic) course is recommended first.
Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org
Register at: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesAdvancedPolity. Registration closes March 31, 2026.
