Lay speaking training slated for April 22-23

St. Luke’s UMC, Corpus Christi, is to play host to two advanced courses for lay speakers April 22-23.
“Lay Speakers Preach” is designed for lay speakers who have not completed formal preaching training. The course provides practical tips for people called on to preach occasionally but who are not formally trained as pastors.
“Lay Speakers Lead Small Groups” helps lay speakers identify the roles they play as leaders of small groups and helps them understand the power their leadership can have in transforming Christian lives.
Lay speakers are adults or youths called to proclaim the gospel through spoken communication, care-giving ministry and witnessing through church and community leadership.
Lay speaker candidates must be active members of a United Methodist congregation looking for a way to serve through the church.
If you wish to learn more about scripture and the doctrine, heritage, organization and life of The United Methodist Church, you may want to explore the lay speaking ministry.
For information or to register for a lay speaking course, pick up a registration brochure in your church office, or call Sheila Yuras at the Corpus Christi District Office, (361) 852-8268.