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
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 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
September 29 and October 6, 2018
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 PM at Christ UMC, Sugar Land 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Tx 77479
With Rev. Dr. Chappell Temple
CLM Module II: Practice of Ministry-Pastoral Care and Worship
Leading Worship, Preaching/Sharing Faith, Discipleship Ministries and Caring for a Congregation
October 13, 20 and November 3, 2018
From 9 am to 4:00 PM at Jacksonville First UMC 1031 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville, TX 75766
With Rev. Doug Wintermute
CLM Module III Training
Organizing a Congregation for Mission and Ministry
From 9:00 am to 4:00 PM at Summerfield UMC 7078 Tryon Rd., Longview, TX 75605
With Rev. Dr. Del Covington
Certified Lay Minister Quarterly Group Consultation Meeting
With CLM Consultant Rev. Dr. Dan Hoke and Anna M Rohde
Saturday, August 25 at 10 am at Summit UMC Hwy 59 N at Sedberry Marshall, Texas 75672 903.938-0701
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 Lay Servant Academy
October 19-20
First UMC, Sugar Land
431 Eldridge Road
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Register Online
North District Lay Servant Training
October 27
Hughes Springs FUMC
301 Taylor
Hughes Springs TX 75656
(903) 445-5202
2018 SPRING LAY SERVANT TRAINING SCHEDULE