The North Coast United Methodist Church District will hold their Annual Leadership Academy at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue on Saturday, February 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the fee is $6.00. The Rev. Dr. Paul W. Chilcote, ordained United Methodist elder, professor, missionary, author and editor will be the keynote speaker. His address will be "Easter Vixion/Missional Church: Recapturing the Vision/Mission with the Wesleys' Help." This speech will include the significant developments in the rediscovery of the missional church.

The academy will include worship, praise, prayer and learning. There will be an opportunity to sign up for four workshops out of a selection of 35. Lunch will be served in the Daniels Dining Hall. All are welcome. Contact the church at 216-226-8644 for more information or to preregister. Brochures are available in the church office.