A LAY SERVANT IS...
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An active, supportive member of a United Methodist church
- Eager to serve through the church
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Well informed on Scripture, and on the doctrine, heritage, and organization of the United Methodist Church
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Committed to witnessing through church and community leadership, care-giving ministries, and spoken communication.
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Willing to improve his/her skills through training.
TYPES OF LAY SERVANTS
We now have three types of lay servants:
- Certified Lay Servants
- Certified Lay Speakers
- Certified Lay Ministers
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.
For further information, see the Lay servant webpage at http://floridalayservants.com, or contact Rod Groom, Conference Director, at 941-356-4566 or rod.groom@gmail.com.
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