2016: Changes in LSM

In 2016 the General Conference of The United Methodist Church approved legislation to change paragraphs related to Lay Servant Ministries and Certified Lay Ministry to bring about clarity, consistency, and collaboration.

This effectively clarifies, streamlines and simplifies the processes for people to become certified lay servants, certified lay speakers, and certified lay ministers.

This created three categories under the umbrella term "LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES":  certified lay servant, certified lay speaker, and certified lay minister.

These changes are reflected in the new brochure.