CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER ANNUALREPORT FOR QUALIFICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION

To the District Committee on Ordained Ministry

IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Certified Lay Minister: Year endorsed:

Full address:

Phone: Email address:

Name of Home Charge: District:

Assignment/Ministry:

Supervising Clergy: ______Date: ______

ASSIGNMENT DUTIES

Certified Lay Minister – In order to enhance the quality of ministry to small membership churches, expand team ministry in churches and in deference to an expression of gifts and evidence of God’s grace associated with the lay ministry of early Methodism, the certified lay minister is to be recognized and utilized. 1. The certified lay minister shall preach the Word, provide a care ministry to the congregation, assist in program leadership, and be a witness in the community for the growth, missional and connectional thrust of The United Methodist Church as part of a ministry team with the supervision and support of a clergy person. (2008 Book of Discipline, ¶271)

Are you fulfilling the duties of a CLM? Yes No

If not, what are the areas of concern?

It is expected that the Mutual Ministry Team will provide regular support and evaluation for the CLM. How is this being accomplished?

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

What spiritual gifts have you identified in yourself?

THE PRACTICE OF MINISTRY

How have you grown in the areas of preaching, caring ministry, program leadership, and witness in the community? (Indicate any of these areas which are not a part of your CLM assignment.)

CONNECTION FOR MINISTRY

How does your understanding of United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity enhance your ministry?

What aspect(s) of United Methodism would you like to know more about?

How do you demonstrate an understanding of and support for our connectional church for those in your congregation?

SACRAMENTS

As lay person, a CLMmay not conduct the sacraments of Holy Baptism or Holy Communion. You must contact your supervising pastor or the Superintendent to arrange a service of Baptism or Holy Communion.

Who is conducting Holy Communion services at the charge? How often?

How are arrangements made for Holy Baptism?

If applicable, please outline the procedure used in regards to weddings and funerals.

ACCOUNTABILITY and EFFECTIVENESS

For purposes of accountability and effectiveness, a CLM must be supervised by an ordained, commissioned, or licensed pastor (supervising clergy). The CLM and supervising clergy must meet regularly. Each must submit an annual report to the dCOM.

Are you meeting on a regular basis with your supervising clergy?Yes No

How many meetings this year: Date of last meeting:

CONTINUING EDUCATION

EachCLM must satisfactorily completean approvedcontinuing education event each year for recertification.

What continuing education event was successfully completed this year?

By whom was it approved?

How did this event help you in your ministry assignment?

What questions do you have for the District Committee?

I understand that certification is granted only when a ministry assignment is made by the Superintendent.

Signed ______Date ______