May 15, 2018
Laity Sunday 2018: Therefore, Go! With HOPE Through Offering Christ
Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. On Laity Sunday (this year, October 21, 2018), we […]
Leadership Resources
Ministry of the Laity
The ministry of the laity is the work of mission or ministry to which each believer is called. As Christians we are all called to this ministry or priesthood – not just clergy. Each of us has a responsibility to proclaim the Good News and reach out to others in love.
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January 21, 2017
Lay Servant Ministries Catalog
Updated January 2019 — This catalog offers our latest resources designed to equip laity for their roles in ministry […]
Resources
March 29, 2016
New Certifications in Parish Nursing Now Available for Ordained and Lay Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 24, 2016 – United Methodist parish nurses now have the opportunity to earn certification in their specialized ministry. Developed […]
Press Center
June 8, 2016
VIDEO: Celebration of Laity
This short video presentation celebrates the work of the laity in The United Methodist Church.
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June 7, 2016
Lay Servant Ministries’ Proposed Legislation Was Adopted at 2016 General Conference
2016 General Conference legislation for Lay Servant Ministries to provide clarity, consistency, and collaboration has been approved!
Certified Lay Ministers
September 10, 2015
Lay Servants help 3-church charge succeed
The Rev. Dr. Lee Wigert serves the three-church charge of Juniata-Kenesaw-Holstein United Methodist Churches in south-central Nebraska. From his home […]
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May 15, 2017
Conference and District Lay Leaders: What Do I Need to Know?
Conference and district lay leaders have a role and responsibility to advocate for the laity. This happens through partnerships with […]
Local Church Resources Webinar Archive
September 21, 2015
Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course
Download the PowerPoint presentation of the Lay Servant Ministry Basic Course, Listener and Speaker Evaluation Questions, sample Participant's […]
Resources
October 12, 2016
Certified Lay Minister
Laity have long been a part of ministry in Methodism. Lay preachers, exhorters, and class leaders have served the church […]
March 27, 2017
Certified Lay Ministry Overview
What is a Certified Lay Minister? A certified lay minister is a certified lay servant, certified lay missioner, (or equivalent […]
March 13, 2019
2019 AACLL Annual Meeting
Speakers from Discipleship Ministries will worship with us and discuss the vision/role of lay leadership in the UMC for […]
January 29, 2019
CLM Staff/Leadership Network
The CLM Staff/Leadership Network Meeting will take place in Nashville at Discipleship Ministries, beginning with dinner on January 29, and […]
January 25, 2019
Lay Servant Ministries Catalog
Updated January 2019 — This catalog offers our latest resources designed to equip laity for their roles in ministry […]
October 21, 2018
Laity Sunday 2018: Therefore, Go! With HOPE Through Offering Christ
Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. On Laity Sunday (this year, October 21, 2018), we […]
Laity Sunday
January 10, 2018
Local Church Lay Leaders/Lay Members to Annual Conference: What’s My Job?
Lay leaders and lay members to annual conference who engage in mission and ministry as part of a disciple-making movement […]
October 24, 2017
Certified Lay Ministry: the dCOM and the DS
Certified Lay Ministers have a great contribution in ministry in the life of the Church and how we equip and […]
July 5, 2017
Conference and District Lay Leaders: What Do I Need to Know?
Conference and district lay leaders have a role and responsibility to advocate for the laity. This happens through partnerships with […]
May 10, 2017
2017 Lay Servant Ministries Brochure
In 2016 the General Conference of The United Methodist Church approved legislation to change paragraphs related to Lay Servant Ministries and […]