Lay Ministry Training Dates
Certified Lay Ministry (CLM)
A Certified Lay Minister is a qualified United Methodist layperson called to congregational leadership as part of a ministry team under the supervision a clergyperson. Paragraph 271 in the 2012 Book of Discipline explains Certified Lay Ministry, requirements, and service distinction. Full Definition Learn More
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:
CLM Module Trainings will begin again in the Fall. Dates and times will be posted soon.
CLM Module I: Connection for Ministry-United Methodist Theology, History and Polity
Oct. 12 and Oct. 26, 2019
(9 am to 4 pm)
Deer Park UMC (South Dist.)
1300 E 13th St.
Deer Park, TX 77536 Instructor, TBS
October 5 and 12, 2019
(9 am to 3 PM)
at Ore City UMC (North Dist.)
With Instructor: Rev. David Williamson
CLM Module II: Practice of Ministry-Pastoral Care and Worship
Leading Worship, Preaching/Sharing Faith, Discipleship Ministries & Caring for a Congregation
September 14 & October 5 (9am to 4 PM) Now two days instead of three
Kingwood UMC
1799 Woodlands Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77379
with instructor, Rev. Chris Harrison (Note: This is 3 DAY Training)
CLM Module III: Organization of Ministry
Organizing a Congregation for Mission and Ministry
September 28 (1 PM – 4 PM) one day instead of two
Kingwood UMC
1799 Woodlands Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77379
with instructor, Rev. Bill Posey
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:
Lay Servant Academy
October 18 (6:30-9PM) & Saturday, October 19 (8AM-5PM)
Parkway UMC, Sugar Land
North District Lay Servant Training
October 26
At Maud FUMC
206 Main St. Maud Texas 75567
Learn More
Contact Rev. Ross Hyde at revrosshyde@outlook.com for further details.
West District Lay Servant School
Saturday, February 8 from 8:30 to 4:00 8:30 to 4:00
Saturday, February 15 from 8:30 to 4:00 8:30 to 4:00
Cost: $40 by January 17; $50 until January 24
First UMC, 506 E. 28th St, Bryan, TX 77803
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
903-758-7003
arohde@txcumc.org