Transcript EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP “An essential church” Reaching the

MAY 24, 2013
OHIO CENTRAL INDIANA REGION
2ND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
CLEVELAND - PITTSBURGH DISTRICT CONFERNCE
REV. BRUCE B. GIBSON, PRESIDING ELDER
BISHOPSYLVESTER WILLIAMS, SR., PRESIDING PRELATE
“An Essential Church Developing A New
Generation Of Leaders Through
Word, Worship And Witness”
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CHRISTIAN LAITY
Those
individuals
who
are
not
considered a part of the ordained
preaching or pastoring ministry.
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MINISTRY
To serve; Christian ministry means
serving the needs of one’s neighbor
with humility and devotion to God.
It is,
therefore, the duty of every Christian to
serve with love and joy. Ministry is not
a vocation, but a lifestyle, which can be
exercised regardless of one’s calling.
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LAY MINISTRY
Dedicated lay people assisting in the
mission and ministry of the church; it is
a ministry of all Christians.
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THE LAY LEADER
 The
Lay
Leader
has
the
responsibility of coordinating and
motivating the laity of the church
toward effective churchmanship
and committed service.
 The lay leader must seek to
improve personal relations and
challenge the best there is within
all individuals to bring mankind
closer to God. . .
 He or she should be rooted and
grounded in the principles and
virtues included under Lay
Ministry.
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THE LAY MINISTRY COUNCIL
 The Local Lay Ministry Council is
responsible for the program of lay
ministry in the local church.
 In the CME Church, actions should
be carried out as outlined by the
Department of Lay Ministry and the
CME Book of Discipline.
 All efforts should be in keeping
with the spirit of the Lay Ministry
Beliefs, the Lay Ministry Mission,
and the Lay Ministry Objectives.
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THE LAY MINISTRY BELIEFS
STUDYING
SEEKING
SHARING
SERVING
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STUDY
WITH PURPOSE
AND DETERMINATION
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SEEK
BE SENSITIVE TO THOSE
WHO DO NOT KNOW CHRIST
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SHARE
WITH A SENSE OF THANKFULNESS
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SERVE
WITH A GLAD HEART
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THE LAY MINISTRY MISSION
“To Reach, Teach, and Minister To
All of God’s People, - Equipping
Them For Greater Works and
Service For Him.”
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THE LAY MINISTRY OBJECTIVES
THE LAY MINISTRY OBJECTIVES WERE
DESIGNED
AND
FORMULATED
TO
PROVOKE LAY MEN AND WOMEN TO
ORDERLY AND ORGANIZED SERVICE
FOR GOD AND HIS CHURCH.
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THE LAY MINISTRY OBJECTIVES . . .
Lay Ministry Councils must help the objectives
come alive and live out their intend through the
collective actions of active and committed laity.
1. To study the Holy Bible with purpose and
determination
2. To promote and engage in ministries yet
unfulfilled in the local Church.
3. To promote and exemplify Christian
Stewardship
4. To study and appreciate the Discipline of the
C.M.E. Church
5. To assist in establishing and maintaining a
sound financial system
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Lay Ministry Objectives continued . . .
6. To inspire and encourage members to become
more informed about the Church
7. To assist in communicating the need for and
support of a strong tithing program
8. To assist in making Christian commitment
more meaningful to one’s whole life
9. To assist individuals in developing personal
evangelism
10. To promote lay speaking training for church
officers and other interested persons
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Lay Ministry Objectives continued . . .
11. To study, understand, and appreciate
parliamentary procedure
12. To study and appreciate the history of the
C.M.E. Church
13. To seek and maintain a good working
relationship between pastors and laity
14. To promote, encourage, and model financial
support of the Church’s programs
15. To embrace a collaborative spirit in
developing a vigorous teaching ministry
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