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:
CLM Module I: Connection for Ministry-United Methodist Theology, History and Polity
February 22 and March 7, 2020
Kingwood UMC
1799 Woodlands Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77379
CLM Module II: Practice of Ministry-Pastoral Care and Worship
March 14 and 21, 2020
Kingwood UMC
1799 Woodlands Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77379
CLM Module III: Organization of Ministry
Organization of Ministry
March 28, 2020
Kingwood UMC
1799 Woodlands Hills Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77379
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:
Northwest District Lay Servant Ministry Training
January 25, 2020
We will be offering the "Basic" class plus an advanced class: "Justice in Everyday Life" (a study of the Social Principles).
7:30 a.m. at Cedar Street UMC
1420 N. Church Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
Southwest District Lay Servant Training
May 1-2, 2020 at Brookshire FUMC
October 16-17, 2020 at Faith UMC in Richmond
Registration information will come later
West District Lay Servant School
Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 8:30 to 4:00 8:30 to 4:00
Saturday, February 15, 2020 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
arohde@txcumc.org 903-522-0490