The Oklahoma UMC Lay Ministry classes invite you to grow deeper in faith, develop your gifts, and gain the confidence to serve both your church and community. If you’re ready for a deeper understanding of your Methodist beliefs, check out these trainings! Whether you feel called to lead, teach, care, or simply learn more, these classes offer practical tools, spiritual grounding, and a supportive community to help you say “yes” to God’s call. Take the next step in your discipleship—your growth can make a lasting difference.
Lay Servant Classes
Schedule subject to change
For the Common Good, Spiritual Gifts, & Basic Class
Saturday, April 18th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Southeast District
Seminole FUMC,
910 W. Wrangler Blvd,
Seminole, OK 74868
This class explores spiritual gifts as God’s gracious invitation for every believer to participate in the life and mission of the church. This class invites participants to discover, develop, and joyfully use their gifts—not for personal recognition, but for the common good of the church and community. This class fulfills the Spiritual Gifts requirement for Lay Speaker Certification. Register Here
From the Pew to the Pulpit & Nicene Creed, Basic Course
Saturday, April 25th
8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
North Central District
Tonkawa UMC
410 E Grand Ave.
TONKAWA OK 74653
This class guides laity in discovering and embracing their call to preach and lead worship. It also encourages participants to move with confidence from listening in the pew to sharing God’s Word with clarity, purpose, and faithfulness from the pulpit. This class fulfills the Preaching requirement for Lay Speaker Certification.
Unpack the Nicene Creed and its tenants of Christian belief--an Advanced Class.
June 13, 2026
Southeast District,
Henryetta UMC. Registration and further information available here.
August 29, 2026
Southeast District Training.
More information to come soon.
September 12, 2026
Central District Training. Courses offered will be the Basic and Living Our Methodist Beliefs. Registration will open soon.
September 19, 2026
North Central District
Kingfisher UMC.
Rev Valerie Steele to teach Social Principles.