Training Opportunities by District

Cache River District

Basic Course 

Dates:  Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14 & 21, 2013  (Attendance all three days is required for credit.)
Times:  9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:  West Frankfort: Trinity UMC, 304 N. Sunnyslope St.
Cost:  $30 (includes required book, drinks, and snacks)
           Please make checks payable to Cache River District and mail to
                                                                      903 N. Cochran St., West Frankfort, IL  62896
Registration deadline:  Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2013
Instructor(s):  Mary Beth Woolard & Jeanne Wright
Contact:  Mary Beth Woolard   or   Jeanne Wright
                     618-932-3372              618-724-7642
 
 

Refresher Course

 

Advanced Course

 
 
 

Embarras River District

Basic Course

Dates:  Saturdays, Nov. 9 & 16, 2013
Time: 
Location:  Effingham: Centenary UMC, 203 E. Grove Ave.
Cost: 
Registration deadline: 
Instructors: 
Contact:  Carol Martin  or 217-342-5886 
 

Refresher Course

 
 

Advanced Course

Title:  You Can Preach!
           Text: Go Preach!
Dates:  Saturdays, Aug. 10 & 17, 2013
Time:  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:  Effingham: Centenary UMC, 203 E. Grove Ave.
Cost:  $40
Registration deadline:  Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013
Instructors:  TBA
Contact:  Carol Martin or 217-342-5886
 
 
Title:  Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
            Text:  Living Our Beliefs
Dates:  Saturdays, Nov. 9 & 16, 2013
Time: 
Location:  Effingham: Centenary UMC, 203 E. Grove Ave.
Cost: 
Registration deadline: 
Instructors:
Contact:  Carol Martin  217-342-5886
 

Illinois River District

Basic Course

 

Refresher Course

 
 

Advanced Courses

 
 

Iroquois River District

Basic Course

 

Refresher Course

 
 

Advanced Course

 
 
 

Kaskaskia River District

Basic Course

 

Refresher Course

 

Advanced Course

 

Title 1:  Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage)
              Text: Living Our Beliefs
Title 2:  You Can Preach!
               Text: Go Preach!
Date:  Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013
Time:  8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Mt. Vernon: Wesley UMC, 1601 Salem Road
Cost:  $40
Registration deadline:  Saturday, Jun. 8, 2013
Instructors:  Rev. Harold "Bumper" Quick--Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
                       Rev. Michael Ebersohl--You Can Preach!
Contact: Cheryl Cain

 

 

LaMoine River District

Basic Course

 

 

Refresher Course


 

Advanced Course


 

Mississippi River District

Basic Course

 
 

Refresher Course

Title:  Disciple Making 101
Date(s):  Offered three times per year beginning on the second Monday of January, May & September. 
Time(s):  Students can log on and participate at their convenience, 24/7.
Location:  http://www.beadisciple.com/workshops.html#disciple 
Cost:  $20
Registration deadline:  You must be registered for this course prior to the start date in order to participate.
Instructor:  Dr. David Kueker
Contact:  David Kueker or 618-344-1208
Sponsored by:  Mississippi River District Lay Speaking Committee and IGRC Evangelism Committee
*Note: In order to receive certification or renewal for this class, a student must (1) complete the class to the satisfaction of the instructor and (2) meet with members of the district committee to fulfill two additional assignments: (3) present a 1 page single space report of how you will use the information from the class in your ministry as a lay speaker and (4) present a message utilizing some information from the class.

 

Advanced Course

Title:  Disciple Making 101
Date(s):  Offered three times per year beginning on the second Monday of January, May & September. 
Time(s):  Students can log on and participate at their convenience, 24/7.
Location:  http://www.beadisciple.com/workshops.html#disciple 
Cost:  $20
Registration deadline:  You must be registered for this course prior to the start date in order to participate.
Instructor:  Dr. David Kueker
Contact:  David Kueker or 618-344-1208
Sponsored by:  Mississippi River District Lay Speaking Committee and IGRC Evangelism Committee
*Note: In order to receive certification or renewal for this class, a student must (1) complete the class to the satisfaction of the instructor and (2) meet with members of the district committee to fulfill two additional assignments: (3) present a 1 page single space report of how you will use the information from the class in your ministry as a lay speaker and (4) present a message utilizing some information from the class.

 

Sangamon River District

Basic Course 

Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 28, 29 & 30, 2014
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Refresher Course

 

 

Advanced Course 

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Dates: Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 29 & 30, 2014
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Spoon River District

Basic Course

Dates:  Friday & Saturday, Aug. 9 & 10, 2013
Times:  Friday evening--6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
              Saturday--9:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Location:  Galesburg: First UMC, 120 N. Kellogg St.
Cost:  $40
Registration Deadline:  Saturday, Jul. 13, 2013
Instructor(s):  TBA
Contact:  Lisa Unger  or (309) 343-8250
 
 

Refesher Course

Title:  Concepts in Leadership I
Date:  Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
Times:  9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:  Galesburg: First UMC, 120 N. Kellogg St.
Cost:  $25
Registration Deadline:  Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
Instructor:  Lisa Unger
Contact:  Lisa Unger  or (309) 343-8250
 
 

Advanced Course

Title:  Leading Worship (if available)
            If not available one of the other courses in the Lay Speaker track will be offered.
Date:  Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013
Times:  8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Macomb: Wesley UMC, 1212 W. Calhoun Street
Cost:  $40
Registration Deadline:  Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
Instructor:  Pastor Howard White
Contact:  Lisa Unger  or (309) 343-8250
  
 

Vermilion River District

Basic Course 

 

Refresher Course

 

Advanced Course