Seminary Lite is a program focusing on learning for the laity.
Saint Paul School of Theology, Oklahoma City University

See the Brochure for more information

For more information or to register contact:
Rachel McClain
405-208-5757
OCUevent@spst.edu

Courses topics: For 2012–13
These courses are based upon the same basic courses taken by
seminary students.

2012 

• October 13, 2012 Course:
  “Introduction to the New Testament” taught by Dr. Wade Paschal:
  A brief introduction to some of the issues and topics in the New Testament. We will look at the communities that gave birth to the New Testament, the documents that formed these books and the issues that motivated the early church to produce the New Testament.

  October 13, 2012 Elective Course:
  “Prayer” taught by Dr. Elaine Robinson
  In this course, we will consider why we pray, what prayer is, and how to pray. We’ll not only talk about this crucial spiritual discipline, but we will also practice some prayer together.
   

• Introduction to Christian Theology
  November 17, 2012

•  Introduction to Church History
  February 16, 2013
   
• Introduction to Worship
  March 16, 2013
   
• United Methodist Heritage
  April 20, 2013
   
• Elective Course
  The Bible and Preaching – September 15, 2012

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  All courses will be held on the campus of Oklahoma City University in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch at the OCU cafeteria. The cost per course is $50 ($10 reduced rate for OIMC members).

To register or for additional information contact Rachel McClain at OCUevent@spst.edu or (405) 208-5757.
 

EQUIPPING/TRAINING/LEARNING

For Information concerning training opportunities contact Craig Stinson – (405)530-2020 – Chuck Stewart

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

The Board of Laity’s Servant Leadership Development Team will customize a training event to fit your needs. 

For information contact:

• Chuck Stewart – twocstewartranch@yahoo.net
• Frank Denney –denney1977@sbcglobal.net

Lay Servant Training    Dates check here

Upcoming OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAITY

Youth Workers! Want to gain confidence and understanding to build a successful ministry in your local church? Consider a year long Academy - A study course for adults 25 years and older who are called to youth ministry. For information: Dr. Leslie Long (405)341-5450; lalonokc@sbcglobal.net

FUN FOR YOUTH!  

St. Yootz Day
Frontier City in OKC

– For ticket and meal information contact (800)231-4166, Ext. 2198 or ashahan@okumc.org or visit www.okumc.org/youth

UNITED METHODIST MEN, Men in Ministry see for more information

Ongoing OPPORTUNITIES

THE ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION - Oklahoma site

Are you yearning for a place to nourish your spiritual life? Do you seek a spirituality deeply rooted in the Christian faith & tradition, yet open and free? Participation in the two year journey in Christ Spiritual Academy could be for you.  For information contact academy@bbs.upperoom.org

CIRCLE OF CARE – If you’d like a speaker for your church to interpret this wonderful ministry, call (405)530-2078

COOKSON HILLS CENTER

Needs Campbell Soup label BAR CODES to purchase equipment.

After School Program Ministry needs help filling Power Food Packs for hungry children. Items include juice boxes – Vienna sausage – soups – peanuts – dry fruits – jerky – granola bars, etc.  For information call (918)457-5181 – deborhumphrey@hotmail.com

BOLIVIA/OKLAHOMA PARTNERSHIP

Would you like to be a part of a team to enable partnership ministry with the Methodist Church in Bolivia? Contact Rev. David Stephenson dstephenson52@hotmail.com – put "Bolivian Committee" in subject line.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE  

UNITED METHODIST RURAL FELLOWSHIP

If you are interested in promoting rural ministry and enabling ministries in small churches to grow you could serve on the team of the United Methodist Rural Fellowship.  Representatives from various parts of the Oklahoma Conference are needed. 

 HAVE A HEART FOR CHILDREN AT PROMISE – AMBASSADORS NEEDED FOR THE CIRCLE OF CARE IN EACH LOCAL CHURCH

The CoC would like for you to the ambassador/liaison for your church. Requires loving children and youth, becoming knowledgeable to CoC, passing on information and ministry opportunities to your church through newsletters, and other opportunities. If  interested  contact (405)525-5897, www.circleofcare.org   and tell your church pastor and Leadership Development Committee you’d like to serve.