Category: LSM
Family Systems and Coaching Training
Want clarity on what’s important to you? Three opportunities begin this fall. Read more >>>
Fall LSM Classes
Basic LSM Class Lay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that introduces you to Lay Speaking/Lay Servant Ministries. God calls us all to a life of servanthood as disciples of Jesus Christ. This class will give you an opportunity to explore all the possibilities of ministry and service within… Continue Reading Fall LSM Classes
Michigan Conference LSM Resources
Lay Servant Ministries is one of the significant lay leadership development programs available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples. Lay Servant ministries can be a significant component of any discipleship… Continue Reading Michigan Conference LSM Resources
Message From Your District Lay Leader
MESSAGE BEING OFFERED BY YOUR DISTRICT LAY LEADERYour District Lay Leader, Denny Wissinger, is offering to visit your church during aworship service to share his message entitled, “Role of Laity.” Included in hismessage will be:o How Lay Servant Ministry training can help equip laityo Specific roles and duties of lay leaderso Ways laity can effectively… Continue Reading Message From Your District Lay Leader
Fun Ride and Fall Social
Saturday, October 911:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Tridge Rev. John Kasper and Debbie will have a care tent on the lawn with doughnuts and cider from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Those who would like to ride can join with others or ride solo on the Pere Marquette rail trail which is an even straight… Continue Reading Fun Ride and Fall Social
Lay Equalization Member to Annual Conference
Each congregation elects at least one lay member of annual conference. Equal numbers of clergy and laity are members of annual conference, so each congregation elects a number of lay members equal to the number of clergy for that congregation. Additional at-large equalization lay members are selected by the board of laity to reach the… Continue Reading Lay Equalization Member to Annual Conference
District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Voting Items: 2022 Budget >>>2022 Leadership Nominations >>> District Conference will be Saturday, August 28th from 9:30ish to 2:00ish at Swan Valley United Methodist Church, 9265 Geddes Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. We will be trying something very new and different. With being apart for so long, we want to focus on families and building relationships,… Continue Reading District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Achievement in Leadership Award
Nominations are open until August 9, 2021 Central Bay is looking to honor the excellent leadership within our district. Who do you know that has shown true leadership in ministry, missions or the community this past year? We are now accepting nominations of a superior leader within the district for a new award that will… Continue Reading Achievement in Leadership Award
NEW ADDRESS!
Central Bay District is moving things around! A year ago, when everyone was asked to stay home and work if possible, the Central Bay District did just that. It was challenging, but we all figured out the best ways to get the work done and came up with some creative ways to continue being connected… Continue Reading NEW ADDRESS!
This Isn’t Comfortable
We are living through the most extraordinary of Ordinary Times. We are tired. We are weary. And yet there is still much work to be done. As of January of this year, I happily assumed the role of Youth Leader for our Central Bay District. Through that role and other volunteer opportunities with our district,… Continue Reading This Isn’t Comfortable