Laity

Conference Lay Leader
Judy Benson 
and the
Board of Laity

“Options/Obligations of an Effective Servant Leader”
Hosted by: Oklahoma Conference Board of Laity
This workshop is for all church laity that have an interest in helping their church become the vital congregation that God is calling it to be. By becoming the leader that God is calling you to be!
Saturday, October 8, 2011 * 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Oklahoma City University Campus, Meinders School of Business, Gardner Room, 3rd floor

NO CHARGE for the workshop, materials and your lunch.
Presenter: Rev. Vance P. Ross, deputy general secretary–General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) Rev. Vance P. Ross is the first ever deputy general secretary for Connectional Relations and Strategic Initiatives for the GBOD. In this role, he builds relationships with key United Methodist leaders for effective communication and ministry development across the denomination.
If you have any questions contact Chuck Stewart,
chuckstewart@windstream.net. RSVP by Oct. 4

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Does your church have an effective lay-led ministry? Tell us about it so that it can be shared with other churches that are trying to make a difference in their communities. One church from each district will be honored at the "Celebrate the Laity" Luncheon at Annual Conference.
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