Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course

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.