Certified lay ministers serve as a part of a team, which includes the mutual ministry team (3-5 members of the congregation where the CLM serves), a supervising clergy mentor, and the district superintendent.

Video for Clergy Mentors:

If you are a clergyperson who has a certified lay minister in your congregation or has a church member interested in becoming a certified lay minister, check out this video from Conference Lay Leader John Hall, explaining the role of the certified lay minister and the supervising clergy mentor.

Role of Clergy Mentors:

1. Help the CLM candidate in the discernment process to understand the ministry needs and the gifts and graces of the CLM candidate.
2. Participate in forming the ministry covenant with the CLM and the mutual ministry team.
3. Ensure a collaborative relationship with the district superintendent for mission and ministry through the CLM and mutual ministry team.
4. Help ensure the CLM can function in his/her areas of responsibility.
5. Help develop and shape the CLM for mission and ministry in a formative relational process.

Duties of Clergy Mentors:

1. Be available for regular meetings with the CLM to provide spiritual direction and guidance.
2. Be a resource for problem solving.
3. Participate as an active member of the mutual ministry team.
4. Respect the call of the CLM as a layperson, not on the track for ordination.
5. Oversee the charge.
6. Provide for sacramental ministry.
7. Provide guidance and support as the CLM develops in their knowledge and skills for ministry.