LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
Lay Servant Ministries is one of the most significant lay leadership development programs available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples in partnership with a coordinating pastor.
CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY PATHS
LAY SERVANT COURSES
Here, you will embark on a journey of personal and spiritual growth while gaining the skills needed to serve your community effectively. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources to fulfill your calling as a lay servant. Join us as we explore the principles of service, leadership, and faith in action.
Courses are listed by district below.
Adirondack District
No Courses Available
Albany District
No Courses Available
Binghamton District
Transforming Evangelism
Wednesdays, July 8, July 15th, and July 22 from 5:45 — 9:00 p.m.
Zoom & Park Terrace Community UMC
30 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY
Facilitator: Pastor Leon Jicha
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Cornerstone District
No Courses Available
Crossroads District
Heritage
July 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6-9 p.m.
Zoom
Facilitator: Diane M. Sokolowski, CLM and Jim Sokolowski, CLM
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Leading Prayer
May 20, 27, June 3, 10 from 6-9p.m.
Zoom
Facilitator: Diane Sokolowski
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Finger Lakes District
No Courses Available
Genessee Valley District
No Courses Available
Mohawk District
2026 Additional Lay Servant Advanced Course Offerings, The Advanced Lay Servant Class, “Come to the Table”
Saturdays, June 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lowell UMC
5840 Lowell Road, Lowell, NY 13490
Facilitator: Wendy Grosjean
The Advanced Lay Servant Class, “Called to Preach”
Saturdays, September 19, 26, and October 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Delta UMC
6285 Hawkins Corners Road, Rome, NY 13440
Facilitator: Paul Phister
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Mountain View District
No Courses Available
Niagara Frontier District
No Courses Available
Northern Flow District
No Courses Available
Oneonta District
No Courses Available
