Certified Lay Minister Annual Report greater New jersey annual conference
please check the appropriate box: initial application renewal
This report covers the 12 month period from to (from last to current Church Conference)
Name:	District:
Address:
City:	State:	Zip Code:
Home Phone:	Cell Phone:
Email:
Local Church:	Current Assignment:
status of the certified lay minister
Completed Local Church Lay Servant course on: Completed Certified Lay Servant course on: Completed Certified Lay Minister course on: Initial Approval by District Committee on Ministry on: Renewal of certification by District Committee on Ministry on: (if applicable)
ministry of the certified lay minister
Briefly describe your ministry in your current assignment:
In what ways have you seen demonstrated effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry?
personal and spiritual growth
What continuing education courses have you taken this year?
What books have you read or used during the past year to help you develop your devotional life; improve your understanding of the Bible; improve your understanding of the United Methodist Church; and to improve your skills in ministry?
In what ways would you like to expand your opportunities for service in the coming year?
What additional training or support do you need or would like to suggest?
Do you have any recommendations for improving Certified Lay Ministries in our Conference?
REQUEST OF THE LAY CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER
I hereby request recommendation by my pastor and my charge to begin/renew as a Certified Lay Minister. Date: Certified Lay Minister Signature:
PASTOR’S RECOMMENDATION
I hereby recommend this person to begin/renew as a Certified Lay Minister. Date: Pastor’s Signature:
CHURCH CONFERENCE RECOMMENDATION
The charge conference of recommends this person to begin/renew as a Certified Lay Minister. Date: District Superintendent’s Signature:
Note: Copies of this report should be sent to your Pastor, District Superintendent, District Committee on Ministry, and Mr. Jay Brown, Director of Certified Lay Ministries Program at 1145 South Beecham Rd., Williamstown, NJ 08084.
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