Lay Speaking Ministries
Certified Lay Minister (CLM) resources now available
Certified Lay Ministry resources are now available to support the work of the certified lay minister (a new form of leadership in The United Methodist Church, authorized by the 2004 General Conference). These resources, developed through a partnership between staff at the General Boards of Discipleship and Higher Education and Ministry, are intended to prepare laity for assignments as pastoral leaders.
A certified lay minister (CLM) may serve smaller churches, faith communities, and ethnic/culturally diverse ministries where a traditional clergy appointment is simply not viable. A CLM may also serve in the church where he or she regularly worship when it is determined that a pastoral team would enhance faithful mission and ministry in that community.
For more information,
click here or see the brochure below.
The Lay Speaking Ministries upcoming courses calendar can be viewed by clicking on the Calendar of upcoming events link, located below. Questions or ideas related to this section should be e-mailed to Bob Aderholt at
bobmary@windstream.net.
Who are Lay Speakers?
A lay speaker is a member of a local church or charge who is ready and desirous to serve the church and who is well informed on the Scriptures and the doctrine, heritage, organization, and life of The United Methodist Church and who has received specific training to develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communications, church and community leadership, and care-giving ministries. An applicant must be active in the support of a local United Methodist congregation.
