lay leader
Purpose: Serves as the primary leader of the laity and works closely with the Pastor to ensure the spiritual ministry is accomplished and that the laity are involved as much as possible. Serves as a conduit of information from UMC management levels to the church laity.
Functions as the primary representative and role model of Christian discipleship and faith lived out in the church and in daily life.
Works with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of the congregation.
Works with the pastor and other leaders to launch or strengthen ministries that build discipleship.
Represents the laypeople in the congregation in working with the pastor for the mission and vision of the congregation.
Serves as a role model of Christian discipleship for the congregation.
Plans with other leaders for celebrating the ministry of laypeople throughout the year and especially on Laity Sunday.
Meets regularly with the pastor to discuss the state of the church and the opportunities for ministry to advance the mission and ministry of the congregation in the community.
Lay leader is voting member of various committees. Each of these committees has specific responsibilities, but the lay leader represents the laity in each situation, as well as serving as an interpreter of the actions and programs of the annual conference and the general church. To be better equipped to comply with this responsibility, it is recommended that a lay leader also serve as a lay member of annual conference.
Represents GUMC at District Events as appropriate.
Ensures congregation is kept aware of UMC events, activities, and issues.
Functions as the primary representative and role model of Christian discipleship and faith lived out in the church and in daily life.
Works with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of the congregation.
Works with the pastor and other leaders to launch or strengthen ministries that build discipleship.
Represents the laypeople in the congregation in working with the pastor for the mission and vision of the congregation.
Serves as a role model of Christian discipleship for the congregation.
Plans with other leaders for celebrating the ministry of laypeople throughout the year and especially on Laity Sunday.
Meets regularly with the pastor to discuss the state of the church and the opportunities for ministry to advance the mission and ministry of the congregation in the community.
Lay leader is voting member of various committees. Each of these committees has specific responsibilities, but the lay leader represents the laity in each situation, as well as serving as an interpreter of the actions and programs of the annual conference and the general church. To be better equipped to comply with this responsibility, it is recommended that a lay leader also serve as a lay member of annual conference.
Represents GUMC at District Events as appropriate.
Ensures congregation is kept aware of UMC events, activities, and issues.