The Commission on Evangelism invites lay members of local churches to participate in Lay Academy of Christian Witness. The Academy will run Thursday, October 21st through Saturday, October 23rd. This three day Academy will offer tools that can be used in the local church by lay members. The Academy cost $25 per person which includes lodging, meals, sessions and take home materials. For an application to attend, please click here. Please send your application and check to the address at the bottom of the application.

2010 has begun.  The Commission on Evangelism is moving forward on two fronts to help congregations and districts fulfill the mission of The United Methodist Church.

1.  Pastors–The Academy on Christian Witness for Clergy will be held April 20 through 22 at Camp Rockfish in Parkton, NC.  Talk to your District Superintendent about participating.  The cost:  FREE!

2.  Districts–The Commission has limited grant monies to assist in evangelism projects.  To receive consideration, down load this
“grant form” and follow the instructions attached.

The Commission is meeting this Monday, January 25th.  After that meeting, we hope to share an exciting announcement with the Annual Conference. Stay tuned!

The Rev. Dr. Tim Reaves has put together a handy guideline for holding Revival or Renewal Services at your church.  Dr. Reaves preaches nearly 12 revivals every year and has been chair of the Commission on Evangelism prior to 2008.

The Commission on Evangelism has a limited selection of grant monies for the Congress on Evangelism.  The event is from January 5th through January 8th.  To download a grant request form, click on this link.  In order to be considered for the grant, the form must be completed and returned as per the instructions on the form.  Failure to follow directions may prevent your consideration for a continuing education grant.  COE

Several of the presenters at the Laity Session of the Fall Academy have given the Commission their notes.  You can click on the links below to download pdf files.  In addition, you can visit the link–Fall ACW 2009 Laity for more information and pictures of the session.

Notes from Session 2: Why Evangelism Matters

Notes from Session 6: Radical Church

Notes from Session 7: Reaching the Younger Generations: Children and Youth

Other notes will be added as they are received by the presenters.