“One of the principal rules of religion is, to lose no occasion of serving God. And, since he is invisible to our eyes, we are to serve him in our neighbor; which he receives as if done to himself in person, standing visibly before us.”
What Is a Lay Servant?
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.
Provides program leadership, assistance, and support
Leads meetings for prayer, training, study, and discussion
Conducts, or assists in conducting, services of worship, preaches the Word, or gives addresses
Provides congregational and community leadership and fosters caring ministries
Assists in the distribution of the elements of Holy Communion
Teaches the Scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of The United Methodist Church
Serves by preaching the Word when requested by the pastor, district superintendent, or committee on Lay Servant Ministries, in accordance and compliance with ¶341.1
As part of a ministry team with supervision and support of a clergy person
Conducts public worship
Cares for the congregation
Develops new faith communities
Preaches the Word
Leads small groups
Establishes outreach ministries
Serves as a class leader
Engages in specialized ministries after appropriate training such as in Parish nursing and church planting
Assists in program leadership
Upcoming Lay Servant Ministry Training Events & Locations
View our upcoming calendar of events and trainings for LSM FX
