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
CLS Trainings:
2021 LAY SERVANT TRAINING SESSION
Saturday, July 24 and 31, 2021 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friendship United Methodist Church
22388 Ford Rd., Porter, Texas
COST: $15 Textbooks & lunch included
For More Information click here for Registration Flyer
Upcoming Lay Servant Training Sessions
Basic and Advanced Courses will offered
Faith United Methodist Church
4600 Farm to Market 359, Richmond, TX 77406
August 28:
“Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course” by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
“Living Our United Methodist Beliefs” by George Hovaness Donigian Pastor Sue Lyle
“Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts” by Charles V. Bryant (Pastor RaMona Riggs – Instructor)
Sept. 18:
“Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course” by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
“Leading Worship” by Taylor Burton-Edwards (Rev. Dr. Sterling Allen – Instructor)
“Polity, Practice & the Mission of the United Methodist Church” by Thomas Edward Frank (Rev. Tony Vinson, SW DS – Instructor)
Oct. 23:
“Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course” by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson
“Planning Worship” by Taylor Burton-Edwards (Rev. Dr. Sterling Allen – Instructor)
“Lay Pastoral Care Giving” by Tim Farabaugh (Pastor RaMona Riggs – Instructor)
Feb. 5, 2022
“Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Course” by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson Pastor Sue Lyle
“Called to Preach” by Dawn Chesser
“Let the Whole Church Say Amen” by Laurence Hull Stookey
District Lay Ministry Directors
North District
Rev. Ross Hyde
revrosshyde@outlook.com
West District
Natalie Patterson
Natalie.patterson@fumcbryan.org
East District
Rev. David Goodwin
david_p_goodwin@hotmail.com
Southwest District
Rev. Ramona Riggs
ramona.riggs@faithumc.org
Evelyn Jammer
evelyn_jammer@yahoo.com
Northwest District
Rev. Karen Jones
revkaren45@aol.com
Central South District
Juanita Jackson
jjackson3014@sbcglobal.net
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 M. Rohde, Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries
1101 Pine Tree Rd.
Longview, Texas 75604
arohde@txcumc.org 903-522-0490