Tag: Lay Servant

Explore Lay Servant Ministries classes

Rick Gorham, Lay Leader for the Heritage District, outlines the resources and training available for laypersons seeking to become leaders equipped for ministry at the local church level.

Christian discipleship is a full-time job

Inspired by Bishop Bard’s listening tour, Denny Wissinger, the Michigan Conference’s Co-Lay Leader, encourages local churches to challenge the laity within their congregations to dive into discipleship, the call Christ… Continue Reading Christian discipleship is a full-time job

Laity, get out on the playing field

Denny Wissinger, Central Bay Co-District Lay Leader, outlines the role of laity and encourages us to find our place in the church and do our part in making disciples.

Pray, listen, study, and act

Reflecting on experiences as a lay leader, Gordon Galloway gives practical wisdom on things we can do to prepare our hearts and minds for discipleship.

Watch people discover their gifts

Colleen Croxall invites us to lean into the theme of this year’s Laity Sunday by thinking of ways to encourage others to live out the gifts God has given them.

Equipping laity to serve the church

The Lay Servant Ministries program, available in every Michigan district, has classes to encourage the development of lay leaders.

Laity serve Jesus in plain view

The Laity in The Michigan Conference have opportunities for certification through the Lay Servant Ministries program. Training is now online.  Jody Pratt explains.

COVID challenges test their faith

This is the inspiring story of how the faith of four lay servants in southeast Michigan helped them cope with and manage COVID. 

Power in the Pew

“Lay Servants” Old and New” is the focus of this second blog by the Michigan Area laity.

Landmark training for deaf

Global Methodist Missions Conference of the Deaf makes history with certified lay servant course.