Lay Ministry
What is a Certified Lay Minister (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
What is a 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
What is a Lay Speaker?
Certified Lay Servant or person, with equivalent training as defined by his or her district or conference, who provides pulpit supply.
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
1511 Judson Rd., Ste A
Longview, TX 75601
903-758-7003
arohde@txcumc.org
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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:
March 30, 2019 at Deer Park UMC from 10 am to 12 PM
With Congregational Excellence Director, Rev. Robert Besser
All are welcome, CLM Candidates, CLMs, Certified Lay Servants and those interested in Lay Servant programs.
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
Dates: TBA
CLM Module II: Practice of Ministry-Pastoral Care and Worship
Dates: TBA
CLM Module III Training
Organizing a Congregation for Mission and Ministry
Dates TBA
Certified Lay Minister Quarterly Group Consultation Meeting
With CLM Consultant Rev. Dr. Dan Hoke and Anna M Rohde
Dates TBD
All are welcome to attend this meeting that offers training, fellowship, discussions and more on ministry in the local church and beyond. Topics vary at each quarter and all your questions are welcome.
CLS Trainings:
Southwest District
May 10-11, 2019 Brazoria FUMC
Oct 18-19, 2018 Parkway UMC
North District
March 29 - 30, 2019
Tennison Memorial UMC
313 N Church St
Mt Pleasant TX 75456
Northwest District
May 4, 2019
Cheatham UMC, Edgewood
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