Lay Servant Ministries

Affirming the Ministry of All Believers

Each local church, district and annual conference in The United Methodist Church has a Lay Leader who works to coordinate the ministry of the Church in partnership with clergy leadership, and works to encourage, support and coordinate the ministry of other laypersons.  The United Methodist Church has a longstanding tradition of honoring and affirming the ministry of all persons.  While we ordain some persons to specialized ministries of word, sacrament, and order, the vast majority of church ministry is carried out by laypersons.  These persons commit their time, talent, gifts and service to ministries like teaching, administrative support, missions, and preaching. They are our Sunday School teachers, our church treasurers, our missions coordinators, and communion stewards.  They walk in Crop Walks, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and serve in ministry with youth.

Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Spring 2025

 
    • From Pew to Pulpit - Preaching
    • Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course - Beginning Basics
    • Living Our Beliefs - United Methodist Heritage
    • Let the Whole Church Say, Amen - Leading Prayer
    • Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course - Beginning Basics
    • Each One a Minister - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
    • Worshiping with United Methodists - Learning Ways of Worship
    • Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course - Beginning Basics
    • Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century - The Role of Older Adults in Ministry
The Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes, although participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the corresponding textbook.  To register for classes, complete your request for training form and email to Janice Buckley at [email protected] (deadlines are dependent on location).  Contact Janice with any additional questions.
 
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