Lay Ministry Training Dates
Certified Lay Ministry (CLM)
What Is a Certified Lay Minister?
A certified lay minister is a certified lay servant, certified lay missioner (or equivalent as defined by his or her central conference), who is called and equipped to conduct public worship, care for the congregation, assist in program leadership, develop new and existing faith communities, preach the Word, lead small groups, or establish community ministries as part of a ministry team with the supervision and support of a clergy person. A certified lay minister is assigned by a district superintendent in accordance with ¶419.2. (2016 Book of Discipline, ¶268.1
CLM Group Consultation Meetings
with CLM Consultant Rev. Dan Hoke and and Dir. Lay Ministries, Anna Rohde
These meetings include a program covering educational ministry material, fellowship and question and answer period. All are welcome to attend. They are held on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon.
CLM Group Consultation Meeting Dates:
TBA
CLM Trainings:
TBA
Certified Lay Servant (CLS)
Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. This includes the interpretation of scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of the church. Learn More
CLS Trainings:
Southwest District Lay Servant Training
Date: 10/10/2020
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Class: "Discover Your Spiritual Gifts"
Text: Each One a Minister by William Carter
Where: Cedar Street UMC, 1420 N. Church, Tyler
Cost: $35 (Includes snack, drinks, lunch)
Class is limited to 10 persons due to social distancing protocols.
The Basic Course will be offered at a later time.
Questions: Pastor Karen Jones 903-530-2046
October 16 &17, 2020
Offering hybrid classes; combination in person and on line for “Discovering You Spiritual Gifts” and the “Basic Course.”
Registration: http://southwestdistrict.org/layservantacademy/
District Lay Ministry Directors
North District
Rev. Ross Hyde
revrosshyde@outlook.com
West District
Natalie Patterson
Natalie.patterson@fumcbryan.org
Southwest District
Robert Johnson
jobbymjohnson@yahoo.com
Northwest District
Rev. Karen Jones
revkaren45@aol.com
Lay Speaker:
Certified Lay Servant or person, with equivalent training as defined by his or her district or conference, who provides pulpit supply. Learn More
Documents
Certified Lay Minister Application
Certified Lay Minster Annual Report
CLM Candidate Charge Conference Approval Report
Certified Lay Servant Annual Report
Contact:
Anna Rohde, Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries
1101 Pine Tree Rd.
Longview, Texas 75604
arohde@txcumc.org 903-522-0490