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Bookmark this page for updates on Lay Speaking Ministries Training and Certification. The
Bi-District Lay Ministries training team held a training event in October, 2011. Watch this space for a spring 2012 opportunity
or check with other districts to see if they are hosting training.
To check on other Virginia Conference training
events (all training is open to everyone), click here.
What Are Lay Speaking Ministries? Lay Speaking Ministries had
its origins in the early organization of the Wesleyan revival in England. With more societies than ordained clergy, John Wesley
authorized the use of lay assistants who preached and conducted worship in the absence of clergy. Speaking from the pulpit
has always been one important role of the lay speaker. However, many lay speakers never speak from the pulpit. Today there
are a wide range of functions, both in the church and in the world.
Lay Speakers show their faith by responding
to others with care-giving love and service. Some are involved with crisis ministries or hospital visitation, while still
others visit in nursing homes. Some share in caring one-on-one or are involved in specialized ministry in their community.
The Scriptures and Christian experience point to the importance of proclaiming God's transforming love. Lay Speakers
fill pulpits; lead Bible studies; teach/lead Sunday school classes; speak at retirement centers, to prisoners, and at youth
group gatherings, as well as teach and facilitate in other small group settings.
Lay Speaking Ministries help Christians
to claim their spiritual gifts, talents and skills, by offering them empowering training. This training encourages them
to find places to use their God given gifts in ministry while providing them a network of support.
Lay Speaker's Report to Charge Conference Form 19
Lay Speaking Ministries Training Form for Charge Conference (not-year specific - use for each year)
Arlington District Lay Speaking Ministries flyer
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