Tongan LSM Advanced Class: UM Polity & History 2024 (Leadership)

Dates: Tuesdays, September 17 – October 15, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays ChST)

Location: online (Zoom)

REGISTRATION LINK: https://calnev-reg.brtapp.com/2023UMHTONGANSEPT202371

Cost: $20 + provide your own book (see below)

Greeting students! We welcome you all back into the Lay Servant Ministry Courses in the Tongan language. The cross-conference clergy team welcomes you into the program and we hope you all had a great and wonderful summer break. We are picking up the last two courses this fall to complete the Certified Lay Speaker level. If you started with us since 2023, “UM HERITAGE” is one of the last two requirements, followed by the last course which is “DEEPER into the BIBLE”. For those of you who are discerning about furthering yourself into the ministry path, Certified Lay Minister is the next level up.

We hope that each of you will take up the opportunity to further yourself into the ministry by connecting with our team clergy to discern or seek support as needed. We continue to be grateful for the support of our clergy team from varies conferences to bring these courses to you. We thank the California Nevada Conference for allowing us to bring these resources to you under their umbrella. Tracking of your journey into the ministry is now available to students. Schedules will be on the website: cnumc.org

A recommendation by Rev. Dr. Kalesita Tu’ifua, please order the books for your reading to prepare for the class and to add to your library for future use.

This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac & Cal-Nev districts and others. To view the 2024 Tongan LSM Course series schedule, click here.

This class is required for Lay Speaker certification.

• All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. To learn more about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
• Attendance is required at all sessions for credit.
• Provide your own book: The required book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carter, available on Amazon and Cokesbury.
  Here is a link to Cokesbury: Living Our Beliefs | Cokesbury

You will receive the Zoom link in your registration confirmation.

• Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://calnev-reg.brtapp.com/2023UMHTONGANSEPT202371