Certified Lay Ministry Training

Laity have long been an integral part of Methodist ministry. Lay leaders, lay speakers, and lay missioners have served the church almost since its inception.

Certified Lay Ministers (CLMs) typically provide ministry in part-time or volunteer roles in a variety of formats including conducting public worship, caring for the congregation, assisting in program leadership, developing new and existing faith communities, preaching the Word, leading small groups, and establishing community outreach ministries. Congregational Development and Connectional Ministries have partnered to offer a training opportunity to help laity deepen their leadership skills and gain practical, hands-on experience.

The coursework includes holistic ministry training covering the following topics:

Worship
Discipleship
Preaching and Teaching
Congregational Care
Communication
Organizational and Personal Leadership
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During the training, participants will develop a team of leaders and support system within their current congregation who will encourage them throughout the course and beyond. Participants will also build relationships with other South Georgia lay leaders and learn, practice, implement, share, and be inspired to take what they’ve learned and put it into action.

Modules Covered:

Module 1- Call and Covenant for Ministry

Module 2- The Practice of Ministry

Module 3- Organization for Ministry

Module 4- Connection for Ministry

Registration:

The cost for the class is $300 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, and curriculum materials for the entire course.

Certified Lay Ministry Classes 2024

Summer 2024 - Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro. Cost $300, includes lunches M-F, snacks, books, and supplies. The cost for lodging, breakfast, and dinner will be on your own.

June 24-28

Sept. 21- 9am-4pm

Oct. 5- 9am-4pm

Oct. 19- 9am-4pm

Nov. 2- 9am-5pm

Nov. 16- 9am-12pm

Certified Lay Ministry Retreat:

Join us for a Discipleship Bootcamp!

Feel like you'd like to get your church's programs and ministries in shape for the fall? Join us for a weekend discipleship bootcamp! We will talk about the mindset of a disciple, take a look at how people grow, and discuss the stages of spiritual growth and development, and be equipped to be disciples who make disciples. Looking for CEUs? Participants will earn 1 CEU for this weekend retreat.

Dates: July 26-27, Friday night at 5:30pm - Saturday afternoon at 4pm

Location: Honey Creek Retreat Center, 299 GA Episcopal Center, Waverly, GA

Cost: $160 for guests staying single, $110 for guests staying double, $50 for commuters (Includes Dinner Friday Night, Breakfast & Lunch on Saturday)

Register Here