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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Understanding the Call: Spiritual Disciplines and the Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Learning how to discern and understand GOD’s call through our lives\, using the role of spiritual disciplines for spiritual growth and ministry to enable us to evaluate and utilize GOD’s gifts in our daily lives. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and have it available for class. Be ready to discuss and share your insight with others.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. This course will be considered a specialized course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Kathleen Van Orsdel\n\nRequired Reading: Your Bible and a notebook for note taking along with the Discover Your God-Given Gifts Seminar Workbook.This attractive workbook is designed for use in motivational gifts seminars and covers the materials and subjects in Discover Your God-Given Gifts. Testing sheets and tie-breakers for adults included\, as well as biblical examples and practical application material. 52 pages Newly revised with color cover.\n$7.00\, Order from sales@discoveryourgifts.org\n\nRegistration: Deadline to register is 6/1/26 and the cost is $30.00 We will provide light snacks for breakfast and a working lunch. If you have special dietary restrictions\, please bring your own snacks and lunch. Coffee\, Water\, and soft drinks will be provided. Financial assistance is available. Questions regarding the course may be directed to Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-understanding-the-call-spiritual-disciplines-and-the-spiritual-gifts/
LOCATION:Alcoa First Methodist Church\, 617 Gilbert Street\, Alcoa\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Sacraments & Worship\, Water & the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of the celebration of the Holy Sacraments used in the Global Methodist Church and their origins as we take an in-depth look at the practices of worship in the serving of Holy Communion and Baptism. The course will consist of lectures and class discussions of the pre-class reading materials\, followed by an open Q&A. A reflection paper will be required after the class completion.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status granted to individuals who feel called to serve in the local church and beyond\, though not in a clergy role. This course will be considered a specialized course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Dr. Brian Small\n\nRequired Reading:\n\nFelton\, Gayle Carlton. By Water and the Spirit: Making Connections for Identity and Ministry. Nashville: Discipleship Resources\, 2007.\nFelton\, Gayle Carlton. This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion. Nashville: Discipleship Resources\, 2005.\nParticipants will be given Scripture to read beforehand.\n\nRegistration: Deadline to register is 6/1/26 and the cost is $30.00 We will provide light snacks for breakfast and a working lunch. If you have special dietary restrictions\, please bring your own snacks and lunch. Coffee\, Water\, and soft drinks will be provided. Financial assistance is available. Questions regarding the course may be directed to Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-sacraments-worship-water-the-spirit/
LOCATION:Alcoa First Methodist Church\, 617 Gilbert Street\, Alcoa\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Laity Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 1\, 2025\, to make a joyful noise!! Proclaiming the name… JESUS!! We will have preaching\, teaching\, singing\, praying\, lots of food\, and fellowship to celebrate the name of Jesus as we talk and learn about how the church laity can impact the local and global church.\n\nHosted by: The Friendship District Laity Gathering (But anyone is invited)\nTime: 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM CST\nLocation:  Pennington Fellowship  Church ( A Global Methodist Church)\n\nRegister online to attend here.\n\nAgenda:\n\nWelcome from Todd Chancey\, MidSouth Conference Superintendent\nLaity in Church Leadership Church\nThe Certified Lay Minister program\nInspirational  music by Mark Barrow\nNews about the Global Methodist Church ( questions answered)\n\nQuestions? Contact Rex Thigpen via email at thigpen@comcast.net\n 
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/friendship-district-laity-gathering/
LOCATION:Pennington Fellowship Church\, 2745 Pennington Bend Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Conference,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Congregational Care and Ethic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Certified Lay Minister course on September 13\, 9:00am-4:o0pm CDT. In this course the student will explore ways to deepen their skills in active listening\, visitation\, assisting the pastor in crisis ministry\, reviewing ethical issues\, and setting healthy boundaries. Each one of these areas of content will be addressed during the in-person training through lecture\, discussion\, and active participation. Students must come ready to share personal experience of giving and receiving care\, be willing to ask questions\, and agree to participate in activities.\n\n“And the King will answer them\, ‘Truly\, I say to you\, as you did it to one of the least of\nthese my brothers\, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40.\n\nPrior to the course students will read The Wounded Healer by Henri J.M. Nouwen. After\nthe course students will write a 5 page double spaced reflection paper that will include: \n\nHow the book and in-person course has deepened their understanding of\ncongregational care.\nIncludes both positive and negative real life examples of when the skills taught in\nthis course were either followed or disregarded\, and the consequences that\nresulted.\nOne new skill that the student will begin to incorporate into their ministry of\ncongregational\, as well as a plan for implementing it.\n\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to the individuals that feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond though not in a clergy status. The Congregational Care & Ethic course will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Sami Wilson\n\nRequired Texts: The Wounded Healer by Henri J.M. Nouwen available for purchase on Amazon or Christian Book\n\nRegistration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. If special dietary needs\, please bring food that is suitable. You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome! Financial assistance is available. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-congregational-care-and-ethic/
LOCATION:Christ Church GMC (Bowling Green)\, 716 Cave Mill Rd.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: The Recovery Minded Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Certified Lay Minister course on September 13\, 9:00am-4:00pm CDT. This course teaches churches how to minister to others\, serve people in life events\, and how to celebrate recovery of life’s hurts\, habits\, and hangups. The course is based on the book by the same name\, The Recovery-Minded Church: Loving and Ministering to People With Addiction by Jonathan Benz and Khristina Robb-Dover (available from Amazon).\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to the individuals that feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond though not in a clergy status. The Recovery Minded Church course will be considered a “specialized” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification. You can learn more about the Certified Lay Minister program here.\n\nInstructor: Michael Kenner\n\nRequired Texts: The Recovery-Minded Church: Loving and Ministering to People With Addiction by Jonathan Benz and Khristina Robb-Dover\n\nRegistration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. If special dietary needs\, please bring food that is suitable. You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome! Financial assistance is available. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-the-recovery-minded-church/
LOCATION:Christ Church GMC (Bowling Green)\, 716 Cave Mill Rd.\, Bowling Green\, KY\, 42104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T163000
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Basic Bible
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Certified Lay Minister course on June 7\, 9-4:30pm EST. This is a foundational course focused on biblical narrative\, formation of the canon\, inductive Bible study and the nuances of literary genre. This particular offering examine the Book of Ruth through the inductive method. Students will participate in the writing of an exegetical paper as we progress through the class\, walking away with a study they can use in their local church.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to the individuals that feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond though not in a clergy status. The Basic Bible Study will be considered a “Foundational” course for the Certified Lay Minister certification.\n\nInstructor: Rev. Dr Ben Williamson\n\nRequired Texts: Students are to bring their Bible. Read the Book of Ruth five times in the week prior to class.\n\nRegistration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. If special dietary needs\, please bring food that is suitable. You can complete registration online. Walk-ins are also welcome! Financial assistance is available. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-basic-bible/
LOCATION:Alcoa First Methodist Church\, 617 Gilbert Street\, Alcoa\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20250522T204144Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Ministry with Youth and Children
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Certified Lay Minister course on June 7\, 9-4:30pm EST. This focused course will teach the student the foundations for ministry with minors and help you gain insight into best practices for youth and children’s ministry.\n\nCLM Course Credits: The Certified Lay Minister status is a lay status given to the individuals that feel the calling to serve in the local church and beyond though not in a clergy status. The Ministry with Children and Youth will be considered a “Specialized” course for the CLM.\n\nInstructor: Chris Reinbold\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris has been with Alcoa First Methodist Church since June 2022.  He grew up in Alcoa\, but moved to Memphis right after his freshmen year of High School.  He has been a student ministries director for the past 33 years. \n\n\n\nRequired Texts: Any needed materials will be provided at the event.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: $30.00 which includes the cost of lunch. If special dietary needs\, please bring food that is suitable. You can complete registration online. Financial assistance is available. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Chris Reinbold at creinbold1998@gmail.com
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-ministry-with-youth-and-children/
LOCATION:Alcoa First Methodist Church\, 617 Gilbert Street\, Alcoa\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Lay Ministry,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20250212T201718Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Lay Minister Course: Preach On: Proclaiming the Word to Preach with an Eye on Jesus
DESCRIPTION:This will be a fun course on Mar. 29\, 9-5pm CDT\, for those with or without preaching and/or teaching experience\, as well as for those that have spoken before a group and would like some pointers. We will spend time on research and development of sermon topic and then look at the process of effectively delivering a meaningful message. There will be some pre-course youtube videos that may help. \n\nCLM Course Credits: The “GMC Theology” class is one of 5 required courses for CLM status.  The “Preach on” can be used as a “specialized” course. These courses will  also be offered to any layperson in the conference who have had UMC Lay Servant or Lay Speaker classes and want an opportunity to catch the vision\, movement\, and ways for following Jesus that the GMC is focused upon.  Even those who have already become CLMs in the GMC by transfer may want to experience this re-immersion in the particular emphasis and the vision of the GMC.\n\nInstructor: Rex Thigpen\n\nRequired Texts: TBD\, please check back.\n\nRegistration:Registration is $30 and includes lunch. Please complete registration online here. Financial assistance is available. For more information or to speak with the event coordinator\, please contact Rex Thigpen at thigpen@comcast.net or at (615) 579-5252.\n\nAdditional Details: Childcare will not be available. Please let us know of any ADA requirements or special meal requirements. Snacks will be provided.
URL:https://midsouthgmc.org/event/certified-lay-minister-course-clm-2/
LOCATION:Manchester First Methodist Church\, 105 Church Street\, Manchester\, TN\, 37355
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister Course,Clergy,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rex Thigpen":MAILTO:thigpen@comcast.net
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