$ Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (NCC Lay Servant Ministries)

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