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Events and Opportunities

Introduction to Christ Servant Ministry  (All are welcome)​​​

  • November 2 - South District Mini-Academy - An in-person Introduction to Christ Servant Ministry will be presented at the South District mini-Academy at Hopewell UMC, 852 Hopewell Road Downingtown PA 19335 on November 2. The instructor for Christ Servant Ministry - The Journey Begins will be Judy Ehninger.  The course needs at least 10 participants and is limited to the first 14 registrations. Click here to register or to get more information.

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Advanced Training  (All are welcome)​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​

  • October - Domestic Violence Intervention Workshop - Domestic Violence Committee is planning a three hour workshop in October.  Watch this website for an update as to date and time.

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  • November 2 - South District Mini Academy - The South District will sponsor a mini-Academy at Hopewell UMC, 852 Hopewell Road Downingtown PA 19335 on November 2. The following advanced courses will be offered:

       SPEAKING 

           Finding Your Voice: Essentials of Preaching

           Instructor: Rev. Amy Banka

         CARING

            Embracing God's Beloved: Dementia Care and Ministry in the Church

            Instructor:  Pastor Karen Bartkowski 

    Click here to register or to get more information.

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  • In  addition to the limited number of in-person courses there are many on-line courses that can be taken for CSM credit. (See "Special Opportunities below.)  Some of the opportunities for on-line credit include Basic Sexual Ethics; Emotional Intelligence and Diversity; The Multi-Site/Satellite Model for Churches led by Mike Slaughter; and Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For Online and In-Person Audiences.  To receive credit for on-line experiences a CSM request for credit form must be completed and submitted no later than 30 days after completion of the course.   (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF).

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Advanced Training on-line via BeADisciple.com

BeADisciple.com – hosts online advanced courses. The courses on their website identified with the “learning and leading” logo are approved by Discipleship Ministries (formerly the General Board of Discipleship) and meet the continuing education requirements for renewal of Christ Servant Minister (one advanced course every 3 years), Certified Lay Speaker (one advanced course every 3 years), or Certified Lay Minister (one advanced course every 2 years). Although they have other approved courses designated on their website as "Lay Servant Ministries", the following are several upcoming courses…​

CLM Orientation  (More information can be found on the Certified Lay Minister page)

    Contact Judy Ehninger, CLM Program Coordinator,  for information

      Call:  610-442-3140 or Email: judy.ehninger@gmail.com.

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​​Special Opportunities​​​​​​​

  • Spring 2025 - East District CSM Meet & Greet.  For more information contact Roz McKelvey

 

  • Mission U - If you participated in seminar events sponsored by United Women in Faith be sure to complete a "Request for Credit" form. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF).

 

  • Dismantling Racism 1 - This is a course is offered on zoom and is unique to Eastern PA.  It has a limited number of 18 participants per training - and is only offered two times a year - October and April.  It is a quite extensive course with 4 sessions, of 3 hours each, held over a weekend.  The cost for this course is $100, and is due at registration. For more information click here: https://www.epaumc.org/conference-calendar/dismantling-racism-workshop/

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  • Tools for Ministry Workshops - 2025 - When you participate in a Tools for Ministry workshopplease be sure you complete a "Request for Credit" form to insure that you receive the appropriate credit. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF) ​

         February 22 -  West District Tools for Ministry (Contact Joe Skarabowski

           (jsskarbo@gmail.com) for more information.

         March 15 - North District Tools for Ministry

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  • Sexual Ethics Workshops - For more information on Sexual Ethics workshops, contact Rev. Mark Terry  at revmarkterry@gmail.com,  610-563-4415.  

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  • BeADisciple.com –  hosts online courses approved by Discipleship Ministries for use as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries (i.e. Christ Servant Ministries). These approved courses are designated on their website as "Lay Servant Ministries" and include a variety of titles & instructors including…

       Biblical Storytelling  – Beth Galbreath
       Transforming Evangelism – Debra Dickerson

        Rediscovering our Spiritual Gifts – Beth Perry
        Leading Worship 101 for Lay Leaders - Dan Benedict
        Multimedia Technology in Worship –John Zimmerman
        Caring for the Caregiver - Harriet Wilkin

Those interested in registering or learning more about these titles can view and register by clicking on the following link: BeADisciple.com.

Individuals registering for any of the BeADisciple.com courses should communicate the necessary information with the conference director, George Hollich to insure that CSM credit is assigned. (Download Request for Credit Form in PDF)

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Other Events

  • The Wesley Theological Seminary Lay Academy offers 11 online courses covering a variety of topics including Methodist identity, early church history, Christian ethics, interfaith relations, and the intersection of faith and science. Laypeople can earn a certification in Wesleyan Studies by completing six of the courses online, or can choose to take courses individually for personal education and enrichment. All of the Wesley Theological Seminary Lay Academy courses can be viewed at BeADisciple.com.

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  • Evangelical Seminary’s School of Lifelong Learning Institute for Church Leadership offers a series of courses in Bible, theology, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, church history, missions, and counseling. CSM credit can be requested for these opportunities for spiritual enrichment and leadership development.  They are  open to all without any educational prerequisites. They are not seminary level courses and do not earn credit from Evangelical Seminary.  If you wish to inquire about courses please apply online or contact Joel Kime at joel.kime@evangelical.edu.

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For more information on Christ Servant Ministries or CSM sponsored events call:  717-838-2812 or E-mail:  George Hollich

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