The NM Conference Certified Lay Minister (CLM) training is recognized by Discipleship Ministries and by the Connection for its excellence. If you're considering becoming a CLM or a Lay Servant Minister, please watch the videos on this webpage. They include testimonials and important information.
Training Pre-Requisites: Membership for 2 years in same local UMC church, completion of application with all required documents (see right sidebar) and $50 fee with application, $50 per training session (submitted to Conference Office prior to training weekend) or $350 total. Participants must attend ALL sessions to receive session certificate, NO makeup sessions.
To remain certified, CLM’s must take an advanced Lay Servant training course every 3 years and submit an annual report to their local charge conference.
Contact
Kathy Jewell
Conference CLM Director
email
Documentation Required for Application:
- Letter of Recommendation from Pastor (see application for details)
- Letter of Recommendation from home church Staff/Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)
- CLM Annual Report to Charge Conference requesting to begin CLM Training OR written approval of Church Council reflected in the minutes of the meeting.
- Written one page Statement of “Call” to be a CLM, how God is moving in your life
- Certificate of Completion for Basic Lay Servant Course
- Certificate of Completion for Advanced Lay Servant Course
- $50 Application Fee
- Current Background Check, through home church
- Current Safe Sanctuary Basic Completion Certificate