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:
2022 CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER MODULE TRAINING
Module III: Organization for Ministry: Leadership, Administration and Congregational Care Saturdays, September 10 and 17, 2022 Begin 9am Wildwood United Methodist Church, 8911 FM Rd. 1488, Magnolia, Texas 77354 Church Phone: 832.934.0100
Coordinator: CLM Dr.JoanAppleton Instructor: Rev. Dr. Greg Smith, Pastor of FUMC Cleveland
2022 CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER MODULE TRAINING
Module III: Organization for Ministry: Leadership, Administration and Congregational Care Saturdays, September 17 and 24, 2022 9am to 3pm Winterfield United Methodist Church, 2616 Tryon Rd., Longview, TX 75605 Church Phone: 903.753-4825
Instructor: Rev. David Goodwin, Pastor of New Boston, Tapp UMC
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
East District
TBA
Central South District
TBA
West District
TBA
Southwest District
TBA
Northwest District
TBA
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