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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

CERTIFIED LAY SERVANT
CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKER
CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER
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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.

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Courses are listed by district below. 

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Introduction to Lay Ministry: The Basic Course

Wednesday, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Bruce France


More course information and application:


Transforming Evangelism

Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Jessica White


More course information and application:


Living Our United Methodist Beliefs

Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, and 11 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. John Loeser


More course information and application:


Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies

Fridays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, and 12 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Stephen Crowell


More course information and application:


Class Leaders

Sundays, November 8, 15, and 22 from 1-4:20 p.m.

Manlius UMC

111 Wesley Street, Manlius, NY 13104

Facilitator: Rev. Jospeh Kim


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Class Leaders

Sundays, November 8, 15, and 22 from 1-4:20 p.m.

Manlius UMC

111 Wesley Street, Manlius, NY 13104

Facilitator: Rev. Jospeh Kim


More course information and application:

"The Basic Lay Servant Course," Facilitator: Carmen FS Vianese

"Leading and Planning Worship," Facilitator: Rev. Ann Robinson

"Sacred Tension: Dissonance and Dialogue in the Old Testament," Facilitator: Rev. Hoyt Brown

November 6-8

Asbury Camp & Retreat Center

16 Lakeside Ave., Silver Lake, NY 14549


More course information:

No Courses Available

No Courses Available

Introduction to Lay Ministry: The Basic Course

Wednesday, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Bruce France


More course information and application:


Transforming Evangelism

Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Jessica White


More course information and application:


Living Our United Methodist Beliefs

Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, and 11 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. John Loeser


More course information and application:


Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies

Fridays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, and 12 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Zoom

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Stephen Crowell


More course information and application:


No Courses Available

No Courses Available


Filling Checklist Form

LAY MINISTRY CHARGE CONFERENCE FORMS

Download and complete two copies of the following forms and return to your District Superintendent at the time of your Church/Charge Conference.

Certified Lay Servant Annual Report
Lay Speaker Annual Report
Certified Lay Ministry Annual Report

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

​Contact Kristian Snyder
716-223-0181
Director
​Contact Linda Barczykowski
(716) 946-0124
Associate Director
Adirondack
Contact Darlene Suto
(518) 495-2248
Mountain View
​Contact Sue Silhan
(607) 703-0010
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