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 Certified Lay Minister program is designed to offer a good foundation to anyone who wants to be a stronger leader in their church,” said Dr. Nita Crump, Director of Connectional Ministries. “Everyone assigned to a church as Lay Supply is encouraged to participate, and we hope all other church leaders will consider it.”
Participating in the CLM program will make any lay person a stronger leader in their church, she said.
The coursework includes holistic ministry training covering the following topics:
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.
FALL 2019: 6 course session - CLOSED
The Point, Leesburg
July 20 - 9am-6pm
Aug. 3 - 9am-4pm
Aug. 17 - 9am-3pm
Sept. 7 - 9am-5pm
Sept. 14 - 9am-5pm
Sept. 28 - 9am-12pm
SPRING 2020: 6 course session - OPEN
The Chapel, Brunswick
Register here
Feb. 1 - 9am-6pm
Feb. 15 - 9am-4pm
Feb. 29 - 9am-3pm
March 14 - 9am-5pm
March 28 - 9am-5pm
April 4 - 9am-12pm
SUMMER 2020: 5 course session - OPEN
Immersion
The Chapel Midtown, Brunswick
June 22 - 8am-4:15pm; 6:30-8pm
June 23 - 8am-3:30pm; 6:30-8pm
June 24 - 8am-4:45pm; 6:30-8pm
June 25 - 8am-2pm; 6:30-8pm
June 26 - 8am-3pm
FALL 2020: 6 course session - UPCOMING
Registration upcoming
The Pointe, Leesburg
July 18 - 9am-6pm
Aug. 1 - 9am-4pm
Aug. 15 - 9am-3pm
Aug. 29 - 9am-5pm
Sept. 12 - 9am-5pm
Sept. 26 - 9am-12pm
Contact Dr. Nita Crump at nitac@sgaumc.com for more information.