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Lay Servant is...

A LAY SERVANT IS...
  • An active supportive member of a United Methodist Church;
  • Eager to serve through the church;
  • Well‐informed on scripture, and on the doctrine, heritage, organization, and life of the United Methodist Church.
  • Committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, care giving minis- tries, and spoken communication;
  • Willing to improve his/her skills for service.
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LAY SERVING IS...
​LEADING – Meetings, Committees
TEACHING – Sunday School, Bible Study
CARING – Shut-ins, Hospitals, People in Need
SERVING – People, Church, Community
VISITING – Hospitals, Shut-ins, Nursing Homes
ASSISTING – Visitation, Worship, Pastors
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP- Liturgist, Music
SHARING – Talent, Time, Self
PROCLAIMING AND LIVING THE GOSPEL- At Home, At Work, At Play
​Local Church Lay Servants serve in and through their local churches. To be recognized as Local Church Lay Servants, they must be recommended by their pastor and Church Council or Charge Conference, and complete the Basic Course.

Certified Lay Servants serve in their own churches, in other churches, and through district or conference projects and programs. To be recognized as Certified Lay Servants, they must be recommended by their pastor and Church Council or Charge Conference, complete the Basic Course and one Advanced Lay Servant course every three years.

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Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Acts 2:43-47
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Contact
    • History
    • Vision 2020
    • Methodist Ministries
    • Methodist Beliefs
  • News
    • Clergy
    • Calendar
    • Annual Conference
    • Bulletin Board
  • Churches
  • Outreach
    • Community Services
    • The Bethlehem Center
    • Mustard Tree Ministries
    • Conference Mission Offering
    • Hands-On Mission Offering
    • South Sudan Partnership
  • Discipleship
    • Camp Lookout
    • Youth
    • Campus Ministry
    • Lay Servant Ministries >
      • What is a Lay Servant
  • Contact