Presenter
Dr. David Lowes Watson is the presenter and the principal contributor to this course. A native of England, he was educated at Oxford University (M.A.), Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri (M.Div.), and Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (Ph.D.). Dr. Lowes Watson has written extensively in the fields of Methodist history and theology, evangelism, and congregational life and mission.
Video Presentations
Session 1: Class Leaders in the Early Methodist Movement (9:25 min)
Session 2: The Role and Responsibilities of Class Leaders (9:19 min)
Session 3: What are the Qualities of a Good Class Leader? (3:32 min)
Session 4: Class Leaders in the Church Today (6:24 min)
Session 5: The Nature of Discipleship and the Role of Class Leaders (9:59 min)
Session 6: Helping People Grow as Disciples (7:31 min)
Session 7: Class Leaders and the Role of Laity in Today’s Church (5:37 min)
Study and Discussion Guide
Each Study and Discussion Guide unit includes a short reading, discussion questions, and a brief prayer to be used in addition to the video for each session.
Sample Study and Discussion Guide pages:
- Instructional Segments
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Session 1: Class Leaders in the Early Methodist Movement
- Class Leaders in the Early Methodist Movement video (9:25 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 1: Class Leaders in the Early Methodist Movement (PDF)
Session 2: The Role and Responsibilities of Class Leaders
- The Role and Responsibilities of Class Leaders video (9:19 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 2: The Role and Responsibilities of Class Leaders (PDF)
Session 3: What are the Qualities of a Good Class Leader?
- What are the Qualities of a Good Class Leader? video (3:32 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 3: What are the Qualities of a Good Class Leader? (PDF)
Session 4: Class Leaders in the Church Today
- Class Leaders in the Church Today video (6:24 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 4: Class Leaders in the Church Today (PDF)
Session 5: The Nature of Discipleship and the Role of Class Leaders
- The Nature of Discipleship and the Role of Class Leaders video (9:59 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 5: The Nature of Discipleship and the Role of Class Leaders (PDF)
Session 6: Helping People Grow as Disciples
- Helping People Grow as Disciples video (7:31 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 6: Helping People Grow as Disciples (PDF)
Session 7: Class Leaders and the Role of Laity in Today’s Church
- Class Leaders and the Role of Laity in Today’s Church video (5:37 min)
- Study and Discussion Guide — Session 7: Class Leaders and the Role of Laity in Today’s Church (PDF)
Usage Rights
The Methodist Class Leader is designed for use within a single congregation or charge. To purchase rights for further distribution, please contact the Lewis Center at (202) 664-5700 or lewiscenter@wesleyseminary.edu. Bulk rates are available.
