The conference committee on Lay Servant Ministries is related to the conference board of laity and fulfills the following responsibilities:

• Provides overall structure and guidance for the training and development of certified lay servants and certified lay speakers;
• Oversees the program of certified lay ministers, including their training and approval;
• Sets criteria and guidelines for district committees on Lay Servant Ministries;
• Develops lay servant courses and approves courses developed by other groups;
• Organizes conference-wide lay servant events.