Leadership Development: Cultivating More & Better Leaders

Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sanlando UMC, 1890 West SR 434, Longwood 32750

This practical-as-potatoes workshop, led by Dr. Jeff Stiggins and Dr. Phil Maynard, is a condensation of the best material from their six one-day workshops on Cultivating More & Better Leaders. It will be highly interactive and involve multi-media tools which you will be able to take back and use in your congregation. Our goal is to help leaders go to the heart of six critical topics with proven strategies: Cultivating Vital Personal Foundations; Helping Disciples Discern their Calling; Multiplying Congregational Leaders; Partnering for Missional Alignment; Leading Missional Change; Planning Effective Ministry. To make the best investment of your time, come as a team that includes your pastor and several key lay leaders and/or staff. Registration Fee $10 includes all materials and lunch.
Register online. The $10 will be collected at the event. Bulletin Insert [click here].

A Weekend of Lay Leadership Learning

March 9 & 10, 2012 at Flagler Beach UMC
1520 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Lay Servant training prepares lay people to be in ministry through caring, communication and leadership. The key emphasis of the Lay Servant training is to equip people to teach, do visitation, lead committees and leadership teams, lead small group ministry and grow in personal understanding of God's call on their life. We gladly offer these Lay Servant Ministry Leadership courses to all laity for use in your own ministry setting. For more information contact: Lynn Campbell, EC Lay Servant Director hat9937@bellsouth.net. COST: $45.00 Includes Course Materials and Meals DEADLINE: 3/1/2012.

[Click here] for the brochure and registration form.

Mission Centered Ministry

A One-Day Seminar by Dr. Doug Anderson from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - Trinity UMC, Gainesville
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - Lake Magdalene UMC, Tampa
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - First UMC, Vero Beach
Staying focused on the mission of "Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world" is essential for being a fruitful congregation. Cost is $49 per person (including lunch) until Monday, January 23, 2012 From Monday, January 23 the cost is $59 per person. Partial scholarships are available through your district office.
Register online at: www.congregationalexcellence.com.

Community Arise: Basic Disaster Ministry Training

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pine Ridge Fellowship UMC, 935 Howland Blvd., Deltona, FL 32738

Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tomoka UMC, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

This training provides an introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response. You and your church will hear practical ideas on how to effectively respond to disaster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management officials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the importance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis. There is no cost for this training; however, registration is required for planning purposes. Check in begins at 9:30 and lunch is provided.
For more information or to register, please visit www.flumc.org/DisasterRecovery and follow the links to Community Arise.

East Central District Local Church Leadership Training Event

Handouts from the various classes will be available very soon. For more information and assistance contact the District Office at 407-896-2230; Janet Kelley jkelley@flumc.org.