Conference Co-Lay Leaders
Denny Wissinger & Taylorie Bailey
District Lay Leaders
Central Shores:
Peter Blinkilde, Dawn Levey, Cynthia Rossman
Greater Detroit:
Ken Dowell
Greater Southwest:
Lori Roof
Northern Skies:
Beth Pelkey & Laurie Kaufman de la Garza
The Ministry of the Laity
As baptized Christians, we are all called to carry out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20 – to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Laity have been instrumental in the growth of The United Methodist Church since its beginning, and were called to lead congregations between visits of the circuit-riding clergy. Today, that tradition continues in successful congregations, where the partnership of the clergy and laity leads to vibrant missions and ministries.
Laity are called to…
The Board of Laity considered the call of the laity. Read their responses!
What is a Disciple? What does a Disciple look like? What does it mean to be a Disciple?
The Board of Laity considered these questions. Check out their responses!
Social Principles
The Social Principles of The UMC are a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the General Conference to speak to the issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation.