Certified Lay Ministry
Laity have long been the stronghold of Methodism and essential to the Wesleyan movement. John Wesley recognized early the gifts of the laity and called them out raising up new leaders as exhorters, class leaders, and lay preachers.
The Global Methodist Church also recognizes the importance of such a lay led movement and has made certified lay ministry a priority in its foundational stages of ministry.
Therefore, we have a vital leadership path for lay people as a Certified Lay Minister.
Virtual Lay Ministry School
Registration is open from April 1 - May 17, 2024.
2024 Classes will be held via ZOOM and begin June 1, 2024. Classes will be one Saturday a month
for six months from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CDT). A link will be provided prior to each session.
The following are the courses offered with the dates they are offered:
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June 1 - Understanding the Call/Spiritual Gifts - Sheri Fadley
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July 13 - Global Methodist History, Polity, and Doctrine - Wes Gabel
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August 10 - Congregational Care & Ethics - Chad Lierman
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September 14 - Basic Bible Training - Chet Cataldo
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October 12 - Mission & Evangelism - Ross Reinhiller
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November 2 - Conflict Resolution - Sara Van't Hull
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November 9 - Preaching (Advanced Course) - Kyle Reinhiller
Registration is free and the only cost to the student will be books.
Registration forms should be returned to:
Jodi Cataldo
CLM/Lay Ministry School Director
Upper Midwest Region of the GMC
3920 S. Terry Ave., Apt. 36
Sioux Falls, SD 57106