2025 Certified Lay Minister Pastor Recommendation

A Certified Lay Minister (CLM) is a trained and qualified United Methodist lay person assigned by a district superintendent to be either part of a ministry team in a congregation, or to a congregation that does not have a traditional clergy appointment.

Thank you for your willingness to support your laity on the journey toward becoming a CLM. Your recommendation indicates that you and the church council support your lay person’s enrollment in the CLM Course. This course engages students in facilitated learning on topics such as worship, preaching, small groups, mission, evangelism, stewardship, theology, congregational care, administration and more. Successful completion of the course is one step among many on the journey toward becoming a Certified Lay Minister.

Please submit form by January 15, 2025

Name of Lay Servant*
First Last
Pastor's Name*
First Last
Church*
District*
Pastor's Phone*
Pastor's Email*
The Date Church Council Approved the Certified Lay Servant enrolling in the Certified Lay Minister Course*
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Please answer the following questions:
Why do you support this Certified Lay Servant enrolling in the Certified Lay Minister Course?*
How has his or her servant leadership been a blessing to the local church, community, district and/or annual conference?*
What gifts do you see in this Certified Lay Servant:*
In what ways do you see yourself and the congregation supporting this Certified Lay Servant as they seek to become a Certified Lay Minister?*
Any additional insights or comments?*

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