Pittman Park Leadership Academy: Growing Faithful Leaders Together
One of the joys of being your pastor is watching God stir something new in people, sometimes it’s a clear sense of calling and sometimes just a quiet nudge that says, “I want to grow.” If you’ve ever felt that nudge or God calling you to grow as a leader, then I want to invite you to respond by joining me on Sunday nights for a new opportunity we’re calling the Pittman Park Leadership Academy. Our leadership academy will be a focused season of Lay Servant Ministry Training designed to help you grow in faith, confidence, and service.
This opportunity is for anyone who wants to deepen their discipleship and serve more fully in the life of the church. You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to hold a title. You just need a willingness to listen for where God might be leading you next.
We’ll gather on Sunday nights from 5:00–7:00 pm in the Parlor, building community while grounding ourselves in Scripture, Wesleyan tradition, and practical ministry skills.
Module One: Basic Lay Ministry
February 1, 8, 15, 22
The Basic Course is the perfect starting point, using Cokesbury’s Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, we’ll focus on:
- Wesleyan tradition and foundations
- Discovering and understanding spiritual gifts
- Servant leadership
- Care ministries
- Communicating effectively
- Sharing your faith with confidence and grace
This module helps lay the foundation for faithful, everyday ministry…right where you are.
Module Two: Advanced Lay Ministry
March 1, 8, 15, 22
The Advanced course builds on that foundation using Each One a Minister by William J. Carter and a deep dive into the book of Ephesians. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live into God’s call as the church, including:
- Our identity as members of God’s family
- Living out our spiritual inheritance
- The mission of the church
- Discovering and using spiritual gifts
- Leadership posture and Christian living
- Being equipped for faithful service
- Preparing and delivering a brief message or talk
If you’ve ever wondered how God might use you more fully, this is a wonderful place to begin, or continue, that journey. I hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining me for the Pittman Park Leadership Academy this spring.
I truly believe the church is strongest when leaders are formed, encouraged, and equipped, and I would love to walk alongside you in that work. So join us on Sunday nights as we grow together!
God bless,
Jonathan
For Jesus. For People. For Community.