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, and organization of the United Methodist Church

• Committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, care-giving ministries, and spoken communication.

• Willing to improve his/her skills through training.

We also have a related position of Lay Missioner under the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries.  For more information, see the 2016 Book of Discipline, Paragraphs 266 - 269.

Lay Ministry Types

Lay Servant Directors

Classes and Resources

For further information, contact Conference Lay Servant Ministries Director, Elizabeth Flynn (effective 7/1/2021) at E-mail .

Expiration of the 2-year COVID-19 extension ends Thursday, June 30, 2022. You must attain the required LSM Continuing Education credit of at least one approved LSM Advanced Course.