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 Consultation Meetings
with CLM Dir. Lay Ministries, Joan Appleton
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 Consultation Meeting Dates:
TBA
CLM Trainings:
2023 CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER MODULE TRAINING
TBD
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
2023 LAY SERVANT TRAINING SESSIONS
East District
TBD
Southwest District
TBA
Central South District
TBA
Northwest District
Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
Materials: Basic Course Participant Book (order the text or receive upon arrival; available at Amazon); Holy Bible; 2016 Book of Discipline (https://www.cokesbury.com/book-of-discipline-book-of-resolutions-free-versions)
Instructor: TBA, Certified Lay Minister
Navasota First United Methodist Church, 616 Holland St., Navasota, TX 77868
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (check-in at 8:30 AM)
Cost: $30.00 (includes materials, lunch, snacks)
Click here to register for Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
Advanced Course: For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Instructor: Dr. Joan Appleton, Certified Lay Minister
Required materials: Text: For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman (order the text; available at Amazon); Holy Bible; 2016 Book of Discipline (https://www.cokesbury.com/book-of-discipline-book-of-resolutions-free-versions);other materials are supplied by your instructor at the course.
Prerequisites: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
In-Person class: Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (check-in 8:30 AM)
Navasota First United Methodist Church, 616 Holland St., Navasota, TX 77868
Cost: $40.00 (includes materials, lunch, and snacks)
Certified Lay Minister Module
Organization for Ministry, Module 3
Details of Module 3 course: In-Person class: Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (check-in 8:30 AM)
Required materials: CLM Module 3 PDF emailed upon registration; Holy Bible; 2016 Book of Discipline (https://www.cokesbury.com/book-of-discipline-book-of-resolutions-free-versions); preassignment and resources TBA, instructor; other materials are supplied by your instructor at the course.
Instructor: Rev. Matt Cecil
Cost: $50.00 (includes materials, lunch, and snacks)
**MODULE 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To be eligible to attend a CLM training module, a candidate must: (1) Be a Certified Lay Servant and have completed an Advanced Lay Servant Ministries Course within the past three (3) years; (2) Be a member of a United Methodist Church; and (3) CLM Candidates: Complete and have on file with Joan Appleton, Conference Lay Ministries Director, a CLM Application with all requirements included on the application.
Click here to register for Certified Lay Minister Module 3: Organization for Ministry
Southeast District
TBA
Northwest District
TBA
District Lay Ministry Directors
Central South District
TBD
East District
Rev. Cindy Doran
North District
Rev. Brant Graham
Northwest District
Dr. Karen Jones
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Southeast District
Jackie Rachal
Southwest District
TBD
West District
TBD