Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course

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.

DATES: August 13-27, 2026  

TIME: Thursdays & Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST    

LOCATION: Online Zoom Course

*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. 

Participant 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.

INSTRUCTOR: 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

Register by August 10, 2026, here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LSMFoundationsCourse