{"id":5257,"date":"2022-05-31T09:06:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T13:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.nccumc.org\/laity\/?page_id=5257"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:41:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1007\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5733 size-full\" alt=\"photos of people\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-720x378.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-1440x755.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/05\/exhibition-g944608935_1920-1024x537.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-tertiary-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-9a1b5561 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e20e7e2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong>Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#272c30;font-size:clamp(33.419px, 2.089rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.828), 60px);px\"><strong>The Ministry of All Believers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Are you called to a deeper commitment in Christ? The NC Conference has many ways for laity to grow and engage in their faith. All are called to ministry. 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1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\"><strong>Latest Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11097 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-effective-leaders tag-lay-servant-ministries tag-online-learning\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/06\/summer-zoom-series-learn-grow-and-connect\/\" target=\"_self\" >Summer Zoom Series: Learn, Grow, and Connect<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-11T12:47:11-04:00\">June 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11080 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-effective-leaders tag-healthy-congregations tag-lay-servant-ministries\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/06\/two-in-person-courses-for-bible-study-leaders\/\" target=\"_self\" >Two In-Person Courses for Bible Study Leaders<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-09T11:41:11-04:00\">June 9, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10751 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-annual-conference tag-board-of-laity tag-lay-servant-ministries\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/05\/lay-servant-ministries-stainless-steel-tumblers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lay Servant Ministries Stainless Steel Tumblers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-13T12:59:33-04:00\">May 13, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10745 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-effective-leaders tag-lay-servant-ministries tag-online-learning\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/05\/announcing-lay-servant-ministries-summer-schedule\/\" target=\"_self\" >Announcing Lay Servant Ministries Summer Schedule<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-12T15:50:12-04:00\">May 12, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10735 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/05\/celebrating-and-exploring-the-call-of-laity\/\" target=\"_self\" >Celebrating and Exploring the Call of Laity<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-11T15:45:45-04:00\">May 11, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-10707 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-announcements tag-annual-conference tag-christian-formation tag-lay-servant-ministries\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1810b462453988e928851e71ab0bc9d6 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-theme-primary-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/2026\/05\/order-your-t-shirt-ministry-is-not-a-spectator-sport\/\" target=\"_self\" >Order Your T-Shirt \u2014 Ministry Is Not a Spectator Sport!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-06T10:59:11-04:00\">May 6, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-grid-mobile-space gpb-equal-height-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\" style=\"margin-top:3%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em;background-color:#f4f4f4;text-align:center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">Lay Servant Ministries Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">These 10-hour courses are available to anyone, whether or not you are interested in pursuing a certification through Lay Servant Ministries. <a href=\"\/laity\/course-list\/\">View Course List<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em;background-color:#f4f4f4;text-align:center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">NC Conference Webinars and Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The NC Conference offers webinars and other events designed to equip clergy and laity for our mutual mission. <a href=\"\/leadership\/events\/\">See upcoming events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-grid-mobile-space gpb-equal-height-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\" style=\"margin-top:3%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em;background-color:#f4f4f4;text-align:center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">Discipleship Ministries Online Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Many different courses are offered through BeADisciple.com. For credit toward LSM certifications, be sure to choose from the <a href=\"https:\/\/beadisciple.com\/lay-servant-ministries\/\">LSM online courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"padding:2em;background-color:#f4f4f4;text-align:center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The NC Conference is committed to anti-racism. As part of our ongoing work, our Race Equity and Justice Ministries office offers anti-racism training and IDI assessments. <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/anti-racism\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b7a1f18 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23cc8a20 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f3bcb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"certifications\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.699), 40px);px\"><strong>Lay Servant Ministries Certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Laity interested in a more formal commitment can pursue any of the following certifications through Lay Servant Ministries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.975), 26px);px\">Certified Lay Servants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">The starting point and the most versatile for committing to service in your local church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/laity\/certified-lay-servant\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#e4002b;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);line-height:1.2\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.975), 26px);px\">Certified Lay Speakers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Additional training and credentialing to serve as pulpit supply for area churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#e4002b;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);line-height:1.2\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.975), 26px);px\">Certified Lay Ministers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Longer-term assignments as part of a ministry team, including serving as a lay pastor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-minister\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#e4002b;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.638), 20px);line-height:1.2\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-feature-text-columns gb-slate-feature-text-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#1f1f1f\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner has-theme-white-background-color\" style=\"padding-top:3em;padding-bottom:3em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-columns-center alignwide\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:840px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"additional-opportunities\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.699), 40px);px\"><strong>Additional Opportunities for Laity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2.png 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/ncc-logo-social-cle2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Center for Leadership Excellence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A hub for leadership and Christian formation across the conference, providing ongoing webinars, workshops, Days of Learning, and cohort experiences designed for clergy and laity teams All are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/leadership\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwfaith.org\/what-we-do\/deaconess-and-home-missioner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Order of Deaconess and Home Missioner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A lifetime commitment to ministries of love, justice, and service, often in ministry settings outside of the church walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwfaith.org\/what-we-do\/deaconess-and-home-missioner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/youth\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UMYc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UMYc-1.jpg 522w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UMYc-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UMYc-1-147x150.jpg 147w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UMYc-1-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>United Methodist Youth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth across the NC Conference are invited to participate in conference-wide events and leadership opportunities that help them grow in faith and connection. Adults are also invited to serve as volunteers in supporting and accompanying these ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/youth\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/youth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nccuwfaith.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/UWF-Logo-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>United Women in Faith<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Formerly United Methodist Women, United Women in Faith believe that love, in action, can change the world. Whether you join (or start!) a unit in your church or sign up for an &#8220;all access&#8221; membership online, all women are invited to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nccuwfaith.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ummennc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/files_uploads_UMM-logo_plain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/files_uploads_UMM-logo_plain.jpg 705w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/files_uploads_UMM-logo_plain-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/06\/files_uploads_UMM-logo_plain-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>United Methodist Men<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of UMM is to help men grow in Christ, so others may know Christ. Local congregations are encouraged to form their own groups, being sure the focus is not inward (on those who join meetings), but outward to all men, assisting them to engage the process of spiritual growth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ummennc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1307\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo.png 1307w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-720x226.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-150x47.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-1024x322.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1307px) 100vw, 1307px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NC Conference Committees<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Conference boards, agencies, commissions, and committees provide tangible leadership opportunities for those who are interested in reflecting and sharing the&nbsp;mission&nbsp;of the North Carolina Annual Conference. Nominations are usually requested in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/treasurer\/nominations\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1307\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo.png 1307w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-720x226.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-150x47.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/NC-Conference-Logo-1024x322.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1307px) 100vw, 1307px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Church Leadership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Laity are encouraged to talk to their pastor about opportunities to serve within the committees and structures of their local church. Districts often offer training for administrative committee roles at the beginning of each year. In addition, recordings of past trainings and additional resources are available on the conference website for the following roles\/committees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/church-council\/\">Church Council<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/finance\/\">Finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/lay-leader\/\">Lay Leader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/nominations\/\">Nominations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/spprc\/\">Staff\/Pastor-Parish Relations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/trustees\/\">Trustees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lay Servant Ministries Certifications Laity interested in a more formal commitment can pursue any of the following certifications through Lay Servant Ministries. 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