Upcoming District Training Events

The Central North District is planning a laity training event to be held on January 29 at Conroe First UMC from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Doris Folser at 281-895-7700.

The Central South District 2012 Leadership Event – Every Believer in Ministry will be held January 29, at FUMC Houston – Westchase Campus (10570 Westpark Dr. ) Registration and additional information

East District Workshop and Advanced Lay Speaker Class: Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First UMC, 401 S. Hines, Diboll, Joe Beran, 936-867-4525; Becky Love, 936-635-1561. Ted Campbell presents: "We've Got Something to Shout About! - Methodists Then and Now”

The Northwest District-hosted training will take place at Lakeview Conference Retreat Center on January 28. For more information, contact Pat Travers at 903-593-1861.

The Southwest District is offering classes for the primary committees of Trustee, SPRC and Finance. The classes will be held at First UMC, 3900 Lexington Blvd. in Missouri City, Texas on January 28. There will be an open panel discussion with representatives of small, medium and large congregation churches presenting best practices, what works and what doesn’t work. There will also be classes regarding evangelism and empowering new leadership, incorporating new members and inspiring leaders to start new groups. Learn more and register Contact the district office at 281-499-3700 for additional information.

The Southeast District will conduct a leadership training event at Wesley UMC from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on January 29. The church is located at 3210 N. Major Drive in Beaumont, Texas. For additional information, contact Rev. Beverly Tune, 409-962-1076 or bevtune@gmail.com.

The West District is offering L.E.A.D. Institute at Christ UMC College Station on January 29. The keynote address will be given by Rev. Jim Leggett of Grace Fellowship UMC in Katy, Texas. Workshops are designed to inspire, inform and empower participants, and send them forth to make disciples for the transformation of the world. For details, contact Ellen Willett at 936-295-5441. Learn More