This course is offered by the Beacon District Lay Servant Ministries Team on August 14th. It will be held virtually (via ZOOM) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm that day. This session will be facilitated by Ginny Crocker and Tom Santa.
Faithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief and practices of the Christian tradition. This course offers a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church.
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the distinctive traditions and emphases of The United Methodist Church
- Become informed about the journey of the people historically known as Methodists and Evangelical United Brethren, who united in 1968 to form The United Methodist Church
- Become informed about the contributions of the early leaders of these churches – Wesley, Otterbein, Boehm, Albright, and many others
- Develop skills in interpreting United Methodist heritage and emphases to the local church and its members