Advanced Lay Speaker Class

ADVANCED LAY SPEAKER CLASS – SPRING, 2012

“Delivering an Effective Sermon” by Tony Franks and David Carroll

“Let me tell you a story.” Since childhood, those introductory words capture our attention like few others. Sharing our faith story can be just as captivating and influential. Yet even the most experienced public speaker may need help preparing a sermon that’s both engaging and compelling. Franks and Carroll will help you develop such a sermon. The parts of this helpful experiential guide for novice and already certified lay speakers include types of sermons, from exegetical to topical to those for children.
 
This course helps participants to prepare sermons by providing plans and worksheets, stressing good oral communication, offering suggestions on incorporating stories, and providing time for prayer, study and revision.  The Conference recommends that only currently Certified Lay Speakers take this course this spring as others should participate in the Basic Lay Speaking courses also being offered in every GNJAC district.  There will be additional Advanced courses offered in every district next Fall.
 
Areas of Conference Day, Begin Date and Time of Class 10 hrs. required course time Location of Class Instructor
North Conference  Saturdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; May 19 and May 26. Lunch Provided. (Rescheduled from May 5 and 19) Buttzville UMC, 4 Green Pond Road, Belvidere, NJ 07823 Rev. Randall Bean
North Central Conference  Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM; March 17 and 24 New Dover UMC, 687 New Dover Rd. Edison, NJ  07735 Rev. Darryl Duer
South Central Conference Tuesday evenings: 7:00 – 9:00 PM; March 6, 20, 27 and April 10 and 17. Broad Street UMC, 36 East Broad Street, Burlington, NJ  08016 Rev. Vivian Rodeffer
South Conference Saturday mornings: 8:30 – 12:00; March 17, 31 and April 14 First UMC Hammonton, 398 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton, NJ  08037 Rev. Thomas Stark
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Those seeking Certified Lay Speaking status must be a Basic Lay Speaker. Pre-registration is a must!
 
REGISTRATION:  Registrations should be mailed with a check to the conference offices: GNJ Conference, attn: Leo Park, 1001 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean, NJ 07712.  On-line registration is available (registration with Pastor’s signature still must be mailed to the Conference office)
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2012. 
 
NOTIFICATION:  Please call, mail or email your District Director of Lay Speaking Ministries. 
 
COST:  $50.00 per person. ($60.00 per person after February 1st).   It is suggested that the local church share in this expense as a sign of encouragement. Checks should be made payable to the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference.
 
QUESTIONS: Please contact your District Director of Lay Speaking Ministries. 
 

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  • 2012 Spring Advanced Class Registration Form [PDF]  [MS Word]