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:
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.
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
Register here
Fall 2024 - Tifton UMC. Cost $300, includes lunches
Sept. 7- 9am-6pm
Sept. 21- 9am-4pm
Oct. 5- 9am-4pm
Oct. 19- 9am-4pm
Nov. 2- 9am-5pm
Nov. 16- 9am-12pm
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)
MMT Covenant - https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Discipleship Meeting Sign-In- https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Sermon Notes- https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Spiritual Rule of Life- https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Care Ministry Log- https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
DCOM application forms (please choose the correct form for your district):
Coastal: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
North Central: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Northeast: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Northwest: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
South Central: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
Southwest: https://sgaumc-reg.brtapp.com/
DCOM CLM Recertification form (all districts, required every 2 years):