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Lay Servant
Ministries
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Welcome
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“Lay Speaking Ministries” became “Lay Servant Ministries”
2012 General Conference of the UMC
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Remain the same in the program• Local Church Lay Servant
•Certified Lay Servant
Added to the program• Lay Speaker
Additional equipping within the program•Certified Lay Minister
Lay Servant Ministries
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After washing their feet, Jesus put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth; slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
John 13:12-17 NLT
“Servant”
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The 2012
Book of Discipline
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The Way Forward
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Local Church Lay Servant
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Are active, supporting, and professing members of a local church or charge
Desire to serve the local church
Are informed on scripture, doctrine, heritage, and the organization of The United Methodist Church
Local Church Lay Servant
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Receive training to develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith
Serve using their spiritual gifts
Inspire others to a deeper commitment to Christ
Promote effective discipleship
Local Church Lay Servant
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Submit application in writing
Be recommended by pastor, church council or charge conference
Complete the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries
Requirements: Local Church Lay Servant
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Interview annually with pastor
Submit an annual report
Requirements: Local Church Lay Servant
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Complete a Refresher Course once every three years
Renewal: Local Church Lay Servant
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Basic Course •Discover personal spiritual gifts•Understand importance of servant leadership•Learn how to develop future leaders•Remain rooted in spiritual practices•Hold members accountable in discipleship
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Refresher Courses
United Methodist 101
Concepts in Leadership I
Concepts in Leadership II
Opening Ourselves to Grace
Pentecost Journey
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Annual Report •www.westohioumc.org/layservant•File three copies• Local Church Lay Servant
• District Committee of Lay Servant Ministries
• District Superintendent
Local Church Lay Servant
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Local Church Lay Servant
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Certified Lay Servant
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Are active, supporting, and professing members of a local church/charge
Local Church Lay Servant who completes one Advanced Course in Lay Servant Ministries
Serves the local church
Certified Lay Servant
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Uses gifts for witness and leadership
Inspires laity to a deeper commitment to Christ
Interprets Scriptures, doctrine, organization and ministries of the local church
Certified Lay Servant
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Submit application in writing
Be recommended by pastor, church council or charge conference
Complete the Basic Course in Servant Ministries and one Advanced Course in Lay Servant Ministries
Requirements: Certified Lay Servant
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Request review of qualifications by the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries and charge conference
Submit annual report
Requirements: Certified Lay Servant
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Request renewal of certification with the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Interview with pastor (annually)
Complete an Advanced Course every three years
Renewal: Certified Lay Servant
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Advanced Courses:• Discover Your Spiritual Gifts• Rediscovery of Our Spiritual Gifts • Living Our United Methodist Beliefs• Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Advanced Courses Continued:•Growing Spiritually Through Daily Disciplines •Transforming Evangelism •Life together in The United Methodist Church•Accountable Discipleship
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Advanced Courses Continued: •Class Leaders•Your Ministry of Leading Worship 101•Leading Worship •Planning Worship •Come to the Table
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Advanced Courses Continued:•Multimedia Technology in Worship for the Church Volunteer 101•Leading Public Prayer •Lead in Prayer •You Can Preach!
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Advanced Courses Continued:•From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon•Dancing with Words•Biblical Storytelling I and II•Come to the Waters•Lay Pastoral Care Giving
Certified Lay Servant
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Advanced Courses Continued:•Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century •Afire with God •Start Here
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Alternative Advanced Courses
Courses may be used for recertification once every six years.
•Lay Witness Mission•Understanding Men’s Ministry•The Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation•SOULfeast •Aldersgate Renewal Ministries
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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West Ohio Conference Approved Advanced Courses
These courses are approved as Advanced Courses.
Discipleship Bible Study
Mission U/School of Christian Mission
Lay Servant Ministries Courses
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Annual Report •www.westohioumc.org/layservant•File three copies• Lay Speaker
• District Committee of Lay Servant Ministries
• District Superintendent
Lay Speaker
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Lay Speaker
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Certified Lay Servant
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Certified Lay Servant
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Annual Report •www.westohioumc.org/layservant•File three copies• Certified Lay Servant
• District Committee of Lay Servant Ministries
• District Superintendent
Certified Lay Servant
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Certified Lay Servant
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Lay Speaker
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Created in 2012 session of General Conference to foster excellence, insure quality, provide accountability, and retain the heritage of those called to pulpit supply
Lay Speaker
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Are active, supporting, and professing members of a local church/charge
Serves the local churchA Certified Lay Servant who completes the required Courses of Study to further develop leadership and preaching skills
Lay Speaker
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Submit application in writing
Obtain recommendation from pastor and charge conference
Complete the Basic Course for Lay Servant Ministries
Requirements: Lay Speaker
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Complete the required Courses of Study
Interview with the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Requirements: Lay Speaker
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Submit West Ohio Conference Interview Form and Action Report of recommendation for certification along with a copy of Lay Speaker’s file to the West Ohio Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries for review and final approval
Requirements: Lay Speaker
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File an annual report
Requirements: Lay Speaker
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Renew certification every three years
Submit renewal application in writing to District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Obtain recommendation from pastor and charge conference
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Interview with the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Submit West Ohio Conference Interview Form and Action Report of recommendation for renewal along with a copy of Lay Speaker’s file to the West Ohio Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries for review and final recertification approval
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Completion time frame of former “Certified Lay Speakers”•No time frame indicated in the 2014 Book of Discipline •Conference determines
Therefore, all current Certified Lay Servants, who were formerly Certified Lay Speakers, must complete the required course of study by December 31, 2015 to remain credentialed as a “Lay Speaker” within the West Ohio Conference.
Transition: Lay Speaker
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Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Leading Worship
Leading Prayer
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage)
Life Together in The United Methodist Connection (UM Polity)
Go Preach
Lay Servant Ministries Courses of Study
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All required courses, with the exception of Go Preach, are available online at www.beadisciple.com
Lay Servant Ministries Courses of Study
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Renewal every three yearsComplete an Advanced Course every three years
Request renewal of certification through the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries and charge conference
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Interview every three years with the District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Submit West Ohio Conference Interview Form and Action Report of recommendation for renewal as a Lay Speaker along with a copy of Lay Speaker’s file to the West Ohio Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries for review and final approval of recertification
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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File Annual Report
Renewal: Lay Speaker
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Annual Report •www.westohioumc.org/layservant•File three copies• Lay Speaker
• District Committee of Lay Servant Ministries
• District Superintendent
Lay Speaker
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Lay Servant•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Lay Speaker
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Certified Lay Minister
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Are active, supporting, and professing members of a local church/charge
Certified Lay Servant or Lay Speaker
Serves the local church, the district or annual conference
Certified Lay Minister
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Enhances quality to small membership churches
Expands team ministry Preaches the WordProvides care for the congregation
Assists in program leadership
Certified Lay Minister
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Serves as a witness in the community to further growth, mission and connectional thrust of The United Methodist Church
Develops and leads a ministry team for significant service in a wide variety of mission fields and settings
Certified Lay Minister
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Receives their assignment from the District Superintendent
Is supervised and supported by a clergy person
Certified Lay Minister
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Began in 2008Combined curriculum from the former Toledo District Academy, West Ohio Conference Lay Academy and Modules for Certified Lay Minister
Birthed The West Ohio Conference Certified Lay Ministry Academy
West Ohio Conference Certified Lay Ministry Academy History
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West Ohio Conference adopted the West Ohio Conference Certified Lay Ministry Academy as the recognized training for all Certified Lay Ministers
West Ohio Conference Certified Lay Ministry Academy History
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In 2012, General Conference added the requirement that all Certified Lay Ministers must be a Certified Lay Servant and complete the Lay Speaker courses of study or be a Lay Speaker
General Conference prohibits lowering the requirements
West Ohio Conference Certified Lay Ministry Academy History
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Obtain recommendation from pastor and charge conference at the time of application
Maintain current certification as a Certified Lay Servant or Lay Speaker
Requirements: Certified Lay Minister
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Complete the Lay Speaker required Course of Study as outlined in the 2012 Book of Discipline
Complete the West Ohio Conference Lay Ministry Academy and hold certificate of completion
Requirements: Certified Lay Minister
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Submit request for certification to the District Superintendent and District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Interview with the District Committee on Ordained Ministry for review and recommendation as a Certified Lay Minister
Requirements: Certified Lay Minister
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Submit West Ohio Conference Interview Form and Action Report of recommendation for certification along with a copy of candidate’s file to the West Ohio Conference Director of Connectional Ministries for final approval
Requirements: Certified Lay Minister
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If approved, request in writing a ministry assignment from the District Superintendent
File an annual report
Requirements: Certified Lay Minister
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Established for spiritual formation, community connections and academic training
Equipping in best ministry practices
Requires approval of applicant for admission
Overview :Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Application Process•Formal application•References• Professional
• Ministry peer
• Pastor
•Background Check Release
Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Courses•Discernment and Calling•Boundaries and Ministerial Ethics•Ministry by Strengths •Conflict Mediation and Resolution•Christian Education•Discipleship Pathway
Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Courses continued •Missional Experience• Generational Ministries• Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations• World Religions• Wesleyan Response to a Multi Religious World
Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Courses continued •Self Care• Sacred Rhythms• Congregational Care • Spiritual retreats (3)
Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Recertify every two yearsComplete advance training in appropriate area of ministry
Interview with the District Committee on Ordained Ministry for review and recommendation to be recertified a Certified Lay Minister
Recertification: Certified Lay Minister
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Update Mutual Ministry Plan documenting active support of ministry by a covenant group
File an annual report
Certified Lay Minister Recertification
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Annual Report NEW in 2014•www.westohioumc.org/clm •File three copies• Certified Lay Minister
• District Committee on Ordained Ministry
• District Superintendent
Certified Lay Minister
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Annual Report includes:•Status•Request•Recommendation of Pastor •Recommendation of Charge Conference•Ministries of Certified Lay Minister•Personal and spiritual growth•Feedback
Certified Lay Servant
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New class (2014-2016)•Launches September 2014•18 Months of training •$1,200 fee
Certified Lay Ministry Academy
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Lay Servant Ministries Course Availability
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General Board of Discipleship Catalog http://www.gbod.org/content/uploads/legacy/kinterafiles/laity/2014lay-servant-catalog.pdf
Web Based Courses www.beadisciple.com
District Trainings Equip Resource Catalog
www.westohioumc.org/equip
District Website and Electronic Newsletters
Lay Servant Course Availability
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Connections Database
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December 31, 2012•No relationship change was made for Local Church Lay Servants•All former Certified Lay Speaker relationships were ended and a new Certified Lay Servant relationships was created on January 1, 2013
Changes made in Relationships
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December 31, 2012•No relationship change was made for Certified Lay Ministers, however, all CLM’s will be required to provide documentation of Lay Speaker completed Courses of Study to maintain certification in 2015
Changes made in Relationships
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January 1, 2013•A new Lay Speaker relationship was created
Changes made in Relationships
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Connetion Data Entry
Responsibilities
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Local Church Lay Servant- District
Certified Lay Servant- District
Lay Speaker- West Ohio Conference
Certified Lay Minister- West Ohio Conference
Data Entry Responsibilities
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Record Keeping
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It is imperative that all Lay Servants keep a record of their training, one-on-one interview and action reports, certificates, annual reports of ministry.
Provide a copy of all documents to the district.
Lay Servant’s Personal File
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The District Committee of Lay Ministries must keep current records on all Local Church Lay Servants, Certified Lay Servants and Lay Speakers electronically and/or paper file.
Lay Servant’s District File
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The District Committee on Ordained Ministry must keep current records on all Certified Lay Ministers electronically and/or paper file.
Lay Servant’s District File
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