Certified Lay Servants

All laity interested in certification through Lay Servant Ministries begin by becoming Certified Lay Servants.

A Lay Servant serves in many capacities according to their gifts and training, such as:

• Local Church Lay leader
• Leading meetings for prayer, training, study, and discussion
• Help conduct worship
• Provide outreach and community leadership
• Foster caring ministries
• Share the love of Jesus in multiple ways
• Teach what they learn to others

Required Courses:

• Basic Course - This course is designed to help lay persons better place themselves and their distinct calling, in the sweep of God's greater story.

          Spiritual Gifts - Will lead participants in discovering their gifts that may have been latent or even ignored.

Other requirements:

• Must be a member of the local church
• Recommendation of Pastor and Charge Conference
• District/Conference LSM Committee oversight

Requirements for Recertification

• Lay Servant Annual Report or Certification Application
• Advanced Education course every three years at minimum

LSM Certification Requirements Handout

Other links:

​Course Schedule

Lay Servant Ministries Homepage

Lay Speaker Track

Lay Minister Track