Welcome to the Board of Laity. It is an exciting time for laity in the North Carolina Conference. This is a new quadrennium with great opportunities for us as we respond to our Conference Mission ... Continue Reading→
Latest Posts
Recognizing Lay Ministries
Each year at Annual Conference, the Board of Laity highlights several ministries throughout the conference that are initiated and led by dedicated laypersons. For 2018, we’re looking for outward ... Continue Reading→

Registration Open for Online Course in UM History
Registration is now open for the online course, "Living Our Beliefs: United Methodist History and Beliefs." You may register from Monday, October 2 through Wednesday, October 11. The course will run ... Continue Reading→
Online Course Registration Open: The Church and People with Disabilities
Registration is now open for an online course, "The Church and People with Disabilities." Registration ends Wednesday, September 20. Course fee is $30.00 and is payable through PayPal. This course ... Continue Reading→
Certified Lay Speakers and Background Checks
The Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministry has voted to require background checks for all persons seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. An individual will need to complete the screening ... Continue Reading→
Certified Lay Minister Discernment Event
Do you sense God calling you to engage in an ongoing formal ministry at your local church or in the community? OR, are you a Certified Lay Speaker whose occasional opportunities to speak have brought ... Continue Reading→
Registration Open – Online Course in Spiritual Gifts
Registration is open for "Spiritual Gifts" a 10-hour course offered through NCC Online Learning Ministry. The course will run from March 21 - April 4 and participants can receive credit for Lay ... Continue Reading→
Dates Set for Online Training Classes
Five online courses will be offered this year for open enrollment. Each one is also available for credit as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries. Course titles in Bold Italic are required ... Continue Reading→
Lay Servant Training Opportunities Scheduled
Several districts have scheduled training courses for laity. These courses are open to all laity, regardless of whether they are pursuing Certified Lay Ministry or desiring to become a Certified Lay ... Continue Reading→

Training Courses Available
The Lay Servant Ministry committees of several districts are offering training for laity in a variety of subjects. The courses are open to all and you do not have to be pursuing certification as a Lay ... Continue Reading→