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Events and Opportunities

Introduction to Christ Servant Ministry  (All are welcome)​​​

  • August - The next in-person Introduction to Christ Servant Ministry will be presented at the Laity Academy in August.  Dates and times to be  announced at a later date.  The instructor for Christ Servant Ministry - The Journey Begins will be Judy Ehninger.  The course needs at least 12 participants and is limited to the first 16 registrations.  For more information contact either Instructor, Judy Ehninger... or the Conference Director of Christ Servant Ministries, George Hollich. â€‹â€‹

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Advanced Training  (All are welcome)​​​​​​​​​​​​​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

  • August - A number of advanced courses will be offered at the in person Laity Academy in  August. Dates and times along with courses and their instructors will  be  announced at a later date. Address all Questions to Brenda Binns, Dean of the Laity Academy    Email: bbinns1@msn.com   Text: 570-617-1342

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  • September 8 & 10 & September 15 &17 - The Annual Healing Communities Training with GNJ Leadership Academy will be held on zoom. The training dates are Monday and Wednesday in two consecutive weeks (September 8 & 10 & September 15 &17) from 7-9pm each night with two hours of out-of-class homework students complete prior to assigned classes for the class discussions on each night. Attendees who successfully complete the two week course will receive 10 hours of Leadership credit. For more information contact  Linda Van Til. 

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 â€‹Advanced Training on-line

  • In  addition to in-person courses, there are numerous on-line courses that can be taken for CSM credit. (See "Seasonal Opportunities below.) These courses include BeADisiciple.com Some as well as on-line credit courses such as Basic Sexual Ethics; Dismantling Racism, Emotional Intelligence and Diversity.  To receive credit for on-line experiences a CSM request for credit form must be completed and submitted no later than 30 days after completion of the course.   (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF).

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Advanced Training on-line via BeADisciple.com

BeADisciple.com – hosts online advanced courses. The courses on their website identified with the “learning and leading” logo are approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of Discipleship) and meet the continuing education requirements for renewal of Christ Servant Minister (one advanced course every 3 years), Certified Lay Speaker (one advanced course every 3 years), or Certified Lay Minister (one advanced course every 2 years). Although they have other approved courses designated on their website as "Lay Servant Ministries", the following are several upcoming courses…​

CLM Orientation  (More information can be found on the Certified Lay Minister page)

    Contact Judy Ehninger, CLM Program Coordinator,  for information

      Call:  610-442-3140 or Email: judy.ehninger@gmail.com.

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Seasonal Opportunities​​​​​​​

  • Mission U - If you participate in seminar events sponsored by United Women in Faith be sure to complete a "Request for Credit" form. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF).

 

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  • Tools for Ministry Workshops - 2025 - If you participated in a Tools for Ministry workshop please be sure you complete a "Request for Credit" form to insure that you receive the appropriate credit. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF) ​

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  • Sexual Ethics Workshops - The next workshop will be held in the fall  via Zoom.  For more information on Sexual Ethics workshops, contact Rev. Mark Terry    revmarkterry@gmail.com

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  • BeADisciple.com –  hosts online courses approved by Discipleship Ministries for use as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries (i.e. Christ Servant Ministries). These approved courses are designated on their website as "Lay Servant Ministries" and include a variety of titles & instructors including…

       Biblical Storytelling  – Beth Galbreath
       Transforming Evangelism – Debra Dickerson

        Rediscovering our Spiritual Gifts – Beth Perry
        Leading Worship 101 for Lay Leaders - Dan Benedict
        Multimedia Technology in Worship –John Zimmerman
        Caring for the Caregiver - Harriet Wilkin

Those interested in registering or learning more about these titles can view and register by clicking on the following link: BeADisciple.com.

Individuals registering for any of the BeADisciple.com courses should communicate the necessary information with the conference director, George Hollich to insure that CSM credit is assigned. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF)

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Other Events

  • The Wesley Theological Seminary Lay Academy offers 11 online courses covering a variety of topics including Methodist identity, early church history, Christian ethics, interfaith relations, and the intersection of faith and science. Laypeople can earn a certification in Wesleyan Studies by completing six of the courses online, or can choose to take courses individually for personal education and enrichment. All of the Wesley Theological Seminary Lay Academy courses can be viewed at BeADisciple.com.

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  • Evangelical Seminary’s School of Lifelong Learning Institute for Church Leadership offers a series of courses in Bible, theology, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, church history, missions, and counseling. CSM credit can be requested for these opportunities for spiritual enrichment and leadership development.  They are  open to all without any educational prerequisites. They are not seminary level courses and do not earn credit from Evangelical Seminary.  If you wish to inquire about courses please apply online or contact Joel Kime at joel.kime@evangelical.edu.

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For more information on Christ Servant Ministries or CSM sponsored events call:  717-838-2812 or E-mail:  George Hollich

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