Lay Speaking Ministries: Basic Course, Participant's Book

I want to grow as a follower of Jesus and better understand how to use my gifts in ministry. We're all called to proclaim God's wonder and works. Answering the spiritual nudges to put faith in action and represent Christ in our daily lives present unique opportunities to serve God and neighbor. As unique as you and your spiritual gifts. The Basic Course for Lay Speaking Ministries guides you to discover your gifts of caring, leading and communicating and put them to use. "We can all find a calling in one or more of these areas of ministry," write the authors. "The church depends upon its laity to carry out its mission and purpose. ...Many journeys of deepening faith and service in ministry have begun with this [book and] class." Sessions take you through thoughtful reflection on what it takes to make a congregation an outpost for mission and transformation and the role you can play - even if public speaking isn't your gift. A Leader's Guide is also available. Completion of the Basic Course is required for Lay Speaker certification.

Brian Jackson served as conference director of Lay Speaking Ministries of the East Ohio annual conference and was chair of the Association of Conference Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries education committee. Brian and Sandy currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sandy (Zeigler) Jackson is Director, Connectional Laity Development in the Office of External connectional Relations and Strategic Initiatives of the General Board of Discipleship.