Several times a year, BeADisciple.com hosts online courses which have been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as an advanced course in Lay Speaking Ministries. These are designated by the GBOD logo “Learning and Leading." Only those who have completed the Lay Speaking Basic Course and have been certified as UM Lay Speakers are eligible for re-certification through these courses. Listed below are the courses anticipated for 2012. If dates are not listed, then dates may have not yet been set. To inquire, email BeADisciple@sckans.edu.
Multimedia Technology in Worship for the Church Volunteer 101 -- February 13-24, 2012 -- $75
This course has been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as an advanced course in Lay Speaking Ministries.
The use of multi-media technology in worship is growing at an exponential rate. Congregations of all sizes are acknowledging the gift of media technology; however very few have access to formal training.
Rev. John Zimmerman brings his 20+ years of pastoral ministry and his gift of implementing multi-media technology in worship to this seminar. Students will be introduced to the hardware and software in worship technology and discover their ability to plan, create and implement technology in a worship setting. The workshop will also help the student learn about worship itself and the role of technology in design, appropriateness and excellence. Special consideration will be given to budget and a low-cost approach to technology implementation. This workshop is designed for the church volunteer or pastor who would classify themselves as “beginners” in multi-media experience. (Please note that since the workshop utilizes some software that is windows-based MAC users may find some limitations.)
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Biblical Storytelling I -- February 13-27, 2012 -- $55 -- Session is FULL -- Enrollment now open for next session September 10-24, 2012
This course has been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as an advanced course in Lay Speaking Ministries.
Learning the sacred stories of Scripture by heart and sharing them with others is both an ancient-future art and a powerful spiritual practice. This workshop’s methods, developed by the Network of Biblical Storytellers International, are for everyone who wishes to learn, to tell and to connect with God and other people through sacred story – yes, you can do it too! By the end of the two-week workshop you will be able to share at least one text with others by heart, and you will understand how this completely non-technological art fits into a digital-communications world. Whether you work with children in Sunday School or dream of bringing Scripture to life in worship or elsewhere, your ministry and your spirit will be enriched by this art.
This is a two-week introduction to the ancient-future art and spiritual discipline of telling the sacred stories of Scripture. Participants will learn to prepare, learn, and tell a Biblical text by heart (not “memory”) using the methods of the Network of Biblical Storytellers International. The workshop is taught by NBS member and United Methodist deacon Beth Galbreath.
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Biblical Storytelling II -- April 15-May 7, 2012 -- $75
This course has been approved by the General Board of Discipleship as an advanced course in Lay Speaking Ministries.
This workshop expands on the methods taught in Biblical Storytelling I. It explores a number of storytelling genres as well as telling the Biblical text, including midrash, chancel drama, first-person storytelling, puppetry, and more. The workshop also offers specific ideas for learning tough passages, using and not abusing voice and body, and enhancing tellings with props, digital media and more, with children and adults. It also suggests ways to deepen your practice of this art as a personal spiritual discipline. Anyone who is already practicing the art of storytelling, Biblical or secular, is welcome; Biblical Storytelling I is an excellent starting place for those new to the art but is not required. In this three-week workshop you will dive deeper into developing your unique storytelling “voice,” expand your technique and polish your art.
Biblical Storytelling I is not a prerequisite for Biblical Storytelling II, but previous storytelling experience is highly recommended.
The workshop is offered by experienced storyteller, Beth Galbreath.
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Access to all BeADisciple.com courses begins at noon Central Time of the publicized start day. You will receive an email containing web location and login information that morning, so please be sure to add the email address BeADisciple@sckans.edu to your list of approved senders. If you have questions about how online workshops work, please check our FAQ's page.
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Growing Spiritually Through Daily Discipline -- $50 -- Possibly offered again fall 2012
Do you want to grow in your faith journey?
Do you want to help others grow in their faith journey?
This seven week course uses the texts Lay Speakers Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline and Devotional Life in Wesleyan Tradition (Steve Harper). Participants will be guided in discerning God's direction for their lives, practicing daily disciplines, and reaching out in love. Participants will participate in weekly class discussions based on their readings and will also experience an online small accountability group. The course will be led by Debra Dickerson.
Participants will need to purchase the texts prior to the start of the workshop. Participants will be expected to be actively involved in the classroom (online) a minimum of three times per week. The accountability group assignments will be divided by gender.
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Access to all BeADisciple.com courses begins at noon Central Time of the publicized start day. You will receive an email containing web location and login information that morning, so please be sure to add the email address BeADisciple@sckans.edu to your list of approved senders. If you have questions about how online workshops work, please check our FAQ's page.
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Leading Worship 101 for Lay People -- $75 ($10 refund given to each if two or more members of the same congregation enroll together.)* -- Possibly offered again in 2013
Do you read Scripture or lead the people in prayers on Sunday morning? Would you like to sharpen your skills for the way you communicate at the lectern?
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Leading Worship 101 will focus on basic worship leadership skills for lay persons (“liturgists” or “lay readers”) who assist the pastor in leading Christian worship. If you currently help lead worship in your congregation or would like to prepare for such leadership, this course is for you. Particular emphasis will be given to basic skills: understanding your leadership role in relation to other leaders and the congregation, reading Scripture, leading prayer, distribution of the elements at the Lord’s Supper, and basic do’s and don’ts of effective worship leadership. Deacons, elders/presbyters, and lay worship leader coordinators are also welcome, particularly with an eye to doing local training and providing support to lay readers/assisting ministers in their local church settings.
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The course is offered by Daniel Benedict . This course is intensive. There will be daily assignments (Monday-Friday) for reading and for course interaction. Participants should plan on spending at least an hour a day.There will be a week of break during the course to allow for catch up and rest.
*To receive the refund: the members must enroll at full price then one will need to email Lisa Buffum to request the refund.
Access to all BeADisciple.com courses begins at noon Central Time of the publicized start day. You will receive an email containing web location and login information that morning, so please be sure to add the email address BeADisciple@sckans.edu to your list of approved senders. If you have questions about how online workshops work, please check our FAQ's page.
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