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Conference Lay Minister Program
The Conference Lay Minister (CLayM) program trains lay persons for effective and expanded service in the local church and community. It began with the intention of providing lay pastors when traditional forms of clergy service were not feasible, allowing vital churches with low income and/or membership to serve their communities.
Now, in addition to serving as solo pastors, CLayM graduates provide specialized and associate ministries. Most graduates continue to serve God through their local churches, becoming effective ministers of the Gospel.
Conference Lay Ministry Training provides an opportunity for spiritual discernment, as well as tools for worship leading, preaching, Bible study, and all aspects of local church leadership. The training empowers and equips lay people to serve God in ministry and advances the work of the California-Nevada Annual Conference in making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Training consists of two one-week sessions taken consecutively. We currently offer training once each year. For information, download this flyer (which includes 2009-2010 training dates) and/or interactive application.
For more information download:
To register and for further information contact:
Perry Polk, Training Coordinator
perrypolk@aol.com or 707-422-4595
The Conference Lay Ministry Committee operates under the direction of the Board of Laity. Members include:
Duane Shatto, Treasurer
Gayle Shearman
Conference Co-Lay Leader
Holly Hillman
Board of Ordained Ministry Liaison
Ben Silva-Netto
Cabinet Representative
Kathleen Smith