ABCNYS LAY STUDY PROGRAM
The purpose of the Lay Study Program of American Baptist Churches of New York State is two-fold. It offers an opportunity for:
Lay Study Team: Leon Oaks-Lee (Dean of Lay Study Program), George Norton Jr, Steve Reynolds, George Stefani, Jim Kelsey, Staff
For More Information: Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee, Leon.Oakslee@gmail.com, 315.637.0023
For an overview of the Lay Study Program, please download this brochure:
The purpose of the Lay Study Program of American Baptist Churches of New York State is two-fold. It offers an opportunity for:
- Personal Growth and Enrichment -- Anyone is welcome to take one, a few, or all courses offered.
- Leadership Development – Courses help people to prepare for leadership in the local church
Lay Study Team: Leon Oaks-Lee (Dean of Lay Study Program), George Norton Jr, Steve Reynolds, George Stefani, Jim Kelsey, Staff
For More Information: Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee, Leon.Oakslee@gmail.com, 315.637.0023
For an overview of the Lay Study Program, please download this brochure:
| 2021_lay_study_program_brochure.pdf |
MENTORS:
The Regional Lay Study Team is developing a list of pastors who would be willing to share their wisdom, experience and guidance with a Lay Study student who has expressed interest in being a Certified Lay Pastor. Once the student expresses interest, the Lay Study Program seeks to pair that student with a Pastor-Mentor.
A virtual mentor training was held on February 16, 2021 (duplicate sessions held in the morning and evening). Here is a link to the recording of the morning session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF2MDK20-W0&feature=youtu.be
If you have questions or interest in being a lay study mentor contact Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee (contact information above).
The Regional Lay Study Team is developing a list of pastors who would be willing to share their wisdom, experience and guidance with a Lay Study student who has expressed interest in being a Certified Lay Pastor. Once the student expresses interest, the Lay Study Program seeks to pair that student with a Pastor-Mentor.
A virtual mentor training was held on February 16, 2021 (duplicate sessions held in the morning and evening). Here is a link to the recording of the morning session: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF2MDK20-W0&feature=youtu.be
If you have questions or interest in being a lay study mentor contact Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee (contact information above).
COURSE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
To Register Online: Complete and submit registration form above.
To Register by Postal Mail: Download and print registration form below and mail with payment.
| ls_student_registration_form.pdf |
Course Payment: Checks should be made payable to "ABCNYS" (memo: Lay Study Registration) and mailed to ABCNYS, 3218 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. Online payment is located below. Please distinguish if you are paying for Credit or Audit. You can pay online below.
Fees
The tuition is $110 per course. For family members living in the same house, the course fee is $110 for the first person and $60 for each subsequent person. Students may audit a course, without credit, for $60. The cost of the textbooks for each course is in addition to the tuition.
Questions: Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee (315.637.0023, leon.oakslee@gmail.com
Fees
The tuition is $110 per course. For family members living in the same house, the course fee is $110 for the first person and $60 for each subsequent person. Students may audit a course, without credit, for $60. The cost of the textbooks for each course is in addition to the tuition.
Questions: Rev. Leon Oaks-Lee (315.637.0023, leon.oakslee@gmail.com
ABCNYS LAY STUDY PROGRAM COURSES FALL 2023
BASIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS – STARTING SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
When: Monday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Online viz Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Greg Staples, pastorgreg@cliftonparkcenterbaptist.org
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION – STARTING SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
When: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. – Online via Zoom
Instructor: Rev. Steve Reynolds, consultingpastor@gmail.com
| certificate_program.pdf |
| lay_pastor_certification.pdf |