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 M. 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
2022 LAY SERVANT TRAINING SESSIONS
Central South District
Saturday, February 19, 2022 9am - 2pm
Saturday, February 26, 2022 12am - 5pm
**Classes will be offered online**
West District
Saturday, February 22, 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm
First UMC - Bryan
506 E. 28th St Bryan, TX 77803
COST: $30 Textbooks & lunch included
Southwest District
Saturday, February 5, 2022 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:30am - 5:30pm
**Some Classes will be offered online**
Faith United Methodist Church
4600 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TX 77406
COST: $20 Textbooks & lunch included
Northwest District
Saturday, March 26, 2022 7:30am - 5:30pm
Preaching—Refresher” Not a required course— just an opportunity to refresh ourselves on sermon prep, delivery, new ideas, and hearing others preach.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 8:30am - 5:30pm
“Public Prayer” (Advanced Course) Pre-Read: Well & Kocher’s Shaping the Prayers of the People
All Classes will be held at Cedar Street UMC, Tyler
Reservations can be made with Rev. Karen Jones 903-530-2046 or revkaren45@aol.com
All Courses are $30.00 each (lunch included) books not included
District Lay Ministry Directors
Central South District
Juanita Jackson
North District
Ross Hyde
Northwest District
Dr. Karen Jones
Southwest District
Ramona Riggs &
Evelyn Jammer
West District
Dan Fischer