September 26 Training
September 26, 2026 - Shenandoah River District Lay Servant Ministry Training
The next Shenandoah River District Lay Servant Ministry Training will be held September 26th at Strasburg UMC (114 W. Washington Street, Strasburg, VA 22657). The training will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley will be teaching and serve as our keynote speaker. Pastors, we would love your help in encouraging the youth and young adults to take the Basic Course.
Read below each course description and requirements beforehand. The cost for each class is $20. Please note the Basic Class is free! Lunch will be provided and a free will offering taken for the meal. Payment can be made in advance below with your credit card or on the day of the event with exact cash only. Scholarships are available, if needed. Contact Raini Newman at the email address below.
Please complete the registration form below to secure your spot.
For registration questions contact the district office at shenandoahriverdistrict@vaumc.org
For training questions please contact Pastor Raini Newman at raini.newman0210@gmail.com
Resources
Ministry can be complicated! We've compiled a list of resources here that will help you navigate the systems designed to make you successful. As always, reach out to the District Office with any questions.
Types of Lay Servants
There are 3 types of Lay Servants. This document compares them for the purpose of helping you discern the type of Lay Servant God is calling you to become.
Access the Lay Servant Comparison SheetHelp with Charge Conference
Lay Servant Committee Leadership
This is the District Lay Leadership Board. If you're a lay person interested in becoming more involved with ministry, these folks are here for you.
Co-chair Wendell Cochran
Mount Jackson UMC
William Braddy
Mount Hermon UMC
Deb Washer
McGaheysville
David Gordon
Aisle 7 (Verona UMC)
Susan Schall
Co-District Associate Lay Leader and Lay Servant Committee Member