Board of Lay Ministry

The Board of Lay Ministry is committed to the quadrennial theme and challenge of making and growing disciples for the transformation of the world. Therefore, the purposes of the Kentucky Annual Conference Board of Lay Ministry are as follows:

To foster an awareness of the importance of the role and ministry of the laity
To develop and promote stewardship of time, talents, and possessions
To promote, support, encourage, train, and equip all lay members to be actively engaged in ministry
To be intentional about training and equipping laity of all ages and all ethnic groups to become church leaders
To encourage laity to continually grow in their spiritual journeys and development

District Lay Leaders:

Bluegrass -- Pam Compton
Heartland -- Ann Jones
Kentucky East – Anita Martin
Lexington – John Crissman
Northern KY – Becky Jones
Owensboro – Elaine Daugherty
Pennyrile – Mike Kenner
South Central – Linda Sparks
South East KY – Rich Dailey

Conference Operational Team

The C.O.T. will consist of no more than 9 leaders from around the Kentucky Conference charged with the purpose of discover, develop and send passionate spiritual leaders into the mission of the Church which is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. If you are interested in becoming a part of this new and innovative team please complete the application below no later than December 1.

Frequently asked questions:

1) How often will this team meet?

We plan to meet 8 hours per month

2) Are there costs involved?

We will reimburse you 14 cents per mile and will pay for a hotel room if needed

3) What kind of work will we be doing?

We hope to be a wellspring of ideas to help local churches discover, develop and send their laity into the world.

Proposed Summary of Ministry Opportunities

prepared by The Committee of Assisting UMC Members to Seek Ministry Opportunities of the Board of Lay Ministry

Handbook for Lay Leaders

Revised June 2021