Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Leader's Guide

This resource is an introductory course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It can be used with adults and youth and is the foundational course for other leadership training courses. It explores personal spiritual gifts, servant leadership, the role in developing future leaders, the importance of consistent spiritual practices, and the core ministries of leading, caring, and communicating. Consisting of five two-hour sessions, it may serve as a short-term study for small groups, Sunday school classes, and new member classes.