Dear Friends:
Jesus tells us in Matthew 20:28 “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.Several years ago dedicated people with great vision initiated the School for Lay Ministry in the Iowa Annual Conference. Since that beginning in Indianola at Simpson College, the school has expanded adding campuses at Morningside in Sioux City and at Cornell in Mount Vernon. The purpose of the school is to prepare people to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by serving. The program provides supplemental leadership training to facilitate ministry in Iowa United Methodist Churches. We can be the best servants when we are trained, informed and well prepared. The school offers 12 weekends over a three year period covering 12 carefully selected ministry areas; cost is $140 per weekend. Classes are scheduled to begin this fall at all three campuses.
You will gain knowledge and insight that will be a tremendous asset to your pastor and your church. Additionally, you will grow personally beyond your expectation. You will build relationships that will enrich your life and you will surely become much closer to our Lord and Savior. We don’t know of any church in the conference that could not use more trained lay persons in their ministry. We invite you to prayerfully consider this opportunity.
The application, class schedule and detailed information can be found under SLM General Information Downloads on the School for Lay Ministry website. Or feel free to contact Barb Mann at [email protected] or 515-974-8905.
May God Bless Your Ministry,
School for Lay Ministry Commission