Midland South Western District Lay Academy
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Preaching: From Your Heart to Theirs-Delivering and Effective Sermon
Class Leader: Rev. Dr. Randy Flanagan
Moving beyond the basics of public speaking and the foundations necessary for preparing and engaging sermon, this course also includes types of sermons-from exegetical to topical to children’s sermons-as well as how to find a story, how to use the hymnal, and how to move from communication on paper to beyond the paper. Participant’s Guide: “From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon” by Tony Franks and David Carroll.
Spiritual Gifts: For the Common Good
Class Leader: B.A. Miskowiec, CLM
This course offers a scriptural understanding
of spiritual gifts as always given “for the
common good.” By helping participants
identify and link their gifts, abilities, and
sense of calling, laity will learn the powerful
connection between spiritual gifts and
vocational discernment in the context of the
mission of their local church.
Participant’s Guide: “For the Common
Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual
Gifts” by Christine Harman.
Transforming Evangelism
Class Leader: Cheryl Davis, CLM
Class Leader: Robert Jackson, CLS
In this class you will discover that evangelism
involves not only sharing our faith with others
but also welcoming people into a community
where they can grow in faith. Participant’s
Guide: “Transforming Evangelism” by Henry
H. Knight, III & Douglas Powe, Jr.
These classes are in person and by zoom format.
The first and last class will be in person and classes 2-4 will be by zoom. The instructors will pick a day of the week with the class and the first meeting.