{"id":5363,"date":"2022-03-19T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T15:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/?page_id=5363"},"modified":"2023-10-12T15:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T19:20:07","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Lay Speaker Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This application is for laity who would like to become certified lay speakers. If you are already a certified lay speaker and need to renew, please fill out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\/application-or-renewal\/\">Certified Lay Speaker Renewal \/ Annual Report<\/a>. Be sure you have completed all coursework prerequisites before you fill out this application. If you are unsure about the requirements, visit our page on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\/how-to-become\/\">How to Become a Certified Lay Speaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 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                  <label for='input_14_6_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            <span id='input_14_6_8_container' class='name_suffix  gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_6.8' id='input_14_6_8' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_14_6_8' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Suffix<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_61\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_61'>Preferred First Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_61'>By what name do you prefer to be addressed? (Example: Cathy instead of Catherine; Bob instead of Robert.) Default is legal first name.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_61' id='input_14_61' type='text' value='' class='small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_61\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_14_8_container'>\n                                <span id='input_14_8_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_8' id='input_14_8' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_8' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_14_8_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_8_2' id='input_14_8_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_8_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Confirm Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_7'>Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_7'>Preferred contact number<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_7' id='input_14_7' type='tel' value='' class='medium'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_7\"  \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--input-type-address gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Personal Address<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend>    \n                    <div class='ginput_complex ginput_container has_street has_street2 has_city has_state has_zip has_country ginput_container_address gform-grid-row' id='input_14_11' >\n                         <span class='ginput_full address_line_1 ginput_address_line_1 gform-grid-col' id='input_14_11_1_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_11.1' id='input_14_11_1' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                        <label for='input_14_11_1' id='input_14_11_1_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Street Address<\/label>\n                                    <\/span><span class='ginput_full address_line_2 ginput_address_line_2 gform-grid-col' id='input_14_11_2_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_11.2' id='input_14_11_2' value=''     aria-required='false'   \/>\n                                        <label for='input_14_11_2' id='input_14_11_2_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Address Line 2<\/label>\n                                    <\/span><span class='ginput_left address_city ginput_address_city gform-grid-col' id='input_14_11_3_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_11.3' id='input_14_11_3' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_11_3' id='input_14_11_3_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>City<\/label>\n                                 <\/span><span class='ginput_right address_state ginput_address_state gform-grid-col' id='input_14_11_4_container' >\n                                        <select name='input_11.4' id='input_14_11_4'     aria-required='true'    ><option value='' ><\/option><option value='Alabama' >Alabama<\/option><option value='Alaska' >Alaska<\/option><option value='American Samoa' >American Samoa<\/option><option value='Arizona' >Arizona<\/option><option value='Arkansas' >Arkansas<\/option><option value='California' >California<\/option><option value='Colorado' >Colorado<\/option><option value='Connecticut' >Connecticut<\/option><option value='Delaware' >Delaware<\/option><option value='District of Columbia' >District of Columbia<\/option><option value='Florida' >Florida<\/option><option value='Georgia' >Georgia<\/option><option value='Guam' >Guam<\/option><option value='Hawaii' >Hawaii<\/option><option value='Idaho' >Idaho<\/option><option value='Illinois' >Illinois<\/option><option value='Indiana' >Indiana<\/option><option value='Iowa' >Iowa<\/option><option value='Kansas' >Kansas<\/option><option value='Kentucky' >Kentucky<\/option><option value='Louisiana' >Louisiana<\/option><option value='Maine' >Maine<\/option><option value='Maryland' >Maryland<\/option><option value='Massachusetts' >Massachusetts<\/option><option value='Michigan' >Michigan<\/option><option value='Minnesota' >Minnesota<\/option><option value='Mississippi' >Mississippi<\/option><option value='Missouri' >Missouri<\/option><option value='Montana' >Montana<\/option><option value='Nebraska' >Nebraska<\/option><option value='Nevada' >Nevada<\/option><option value='New Hampshire' >New Hampshire<\/option><option value='New Jersey' >New Jersey<\/option><option value='New Mexico' >New Mexico<\/option><option value='New York' >New York<\/option><option value='North Carolina' selected='selected'>North Carolina<\/option><option value='North Dakota' >North Dakota<\/option><option value='Northern Mariana Islands' >Northern Mariana Islands<\/option><option value='Ohio' >Ohio<\/option><option value='Oklahoma' >Oklahoma<\/option><option value='Oregon' >Oregon<\/option><option value='Pennsylvania' >Pennsylvania<\/option><option value='Puerto Rico' >Puerto Rico<\/option><option value='Rhode Island' >Rhode Island<\/option><option value='South Carolina' >South Carolina<\/option><option value='South Dakota' >South Dakota<\/option><option value='Tennessee' >Tennessee<\/option><option value='Texas' >Texas<\/option><option value='Utah' >Utah<\/option><option value='U.S. Virgin Islands' >U.S. Virgin Islands<\/option><option value='Vermont' >Vermont<\/option><option value='Virginia' >Virginia<\/option><option value='Washington' >Washington<\/option><option value='West Virginia' >West Virginia<\/option><option value='Wisconsin' >Wisconsin<\/option><option value='Wyoming' >Wyoming<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Americas' >Armed Forces Americas<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Europe' >Armed Forces Europe<\/option><option value='Armed Forces Pacific' >Armed Forces Pacific<\/option><\/select>\n                                        <label for='input_14_11_4' id='input_14_11_4_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>State<\/label>\n                                      <\/span><span class='ginput_left address_zip ginput_address_zip gform-grid-col' id='input_14_11_5_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_11.5' id='input_14_11_5' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_11_5' id='input_14_11_5_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>ZIP Code<\/label>\n                                <\/span><input type='hidden' class='gform_hidden' name='input_11.6' id='input_14_11_6' value='United States' \/>\n                    <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_65\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Data on Applicant&#039;s Church<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_14_65'>Please provide the following information about the church where you are a member.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_9'>Church Name and Location<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_9'>Enter the name of your church and the town or city where it it located.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_9' id='input_14_9' type='text' value='' class='medium'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_9\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_1'>District<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_1'>This form is only for those interested in becoming certified lay speakers in the North Carolina Conference. In which North Carolina district is your church located?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_1' id='input_14_1' class='medium gfield_select'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_1\"  aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='(Please select district)' >(Please select district)<\/option><option value='Beacon' >Beacon<\/option><option value='Capital' >Capital<\/option><option value='Corridor' >Corridor<\/option><option value='Fairway' >Fairway<\/option><option value='Gateway' >Gateway<\/option><option value='Harbor' >Harbor<\/option><option value='Heritage' >Heritage<\/option><option value='Sound' >Sound<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_66\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Pastor&#039;s Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_66'>We will email the pastor a copy of your application, along with a link to fill out a simple form as their electronic signature to affirm your certification as a lay speaker.<\/div><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_14_66'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_14_66_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_66.3' id='input_14_66_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_14_66_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_14_66_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_66.6' id='input_14_66_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_14_66_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_67\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Pastor&#039;s Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_14_67_container'>\n                                <span id='input_14_67_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_67' id='input_14_67' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_67' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_14_67_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_67_2' id='input_14_67_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_67_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Confirm Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_68\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Church Council Chair Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_68'>Your church council chair will also receive a copy of your application, along with a link to fill out a simple form as their electronic signature to affirm your certification as a lay speaker. This will satisfy the requirement of having your church council or charge conference recommend you for certification.<\/div><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_14_68'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_14_68_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_68.3' id='input_14_68_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_14_68_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_14_68_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_68.6' id='input_14_68_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_14_68_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_69\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Church Council Chair Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_14_69_container'>\n                                <span id='input_14_69_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_69' id='input_14_69' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_69' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_14_69_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_69_2' id='input_14_69_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_14_69_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Confirm Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_70\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Prerequisites for Certification<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_14_70'>To become a certified lay speaker, you should first receive certification as a certified lay servant. You will also need a background check. Finally, six specific advanced courses are required: 1. Discovering Spiritual Gifts; 2. Leading Worship; 3. Leading Prayer; 4. Preaching; 5. United Methodist History; and 6. United Methodist Polity. If you are missing any of these required courses, you should stop filling out this application and first complete all of the course requirements. <\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_71\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Certified Lay Servant<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_71'>To become a certified lay speaker, laity should first follow the process to become a certified lay servant. Are you already a certified lay servant?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_71'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='Yes, I am a certified lay servant.'  id='choice_14_71_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_71\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_0' id='label_14_71_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes, I am a certified lay servant.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_71_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_71' type='radio' value='No, but I have completed the basic course required to be a certfied lay servant.'  id='choice_14_71_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_71_1' id='label_14_71_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, but I have completed the basic course required to be a certfied lay servant.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_62\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-list gfield--input-type-list gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Basic Course<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_62'>Enter the date (month\/year), district, and instructor for the basic course on Lay Servant Ministries that you completed toward your requirements to become a certified lay servant (and speaker). If the course was offered through BeADisciple or another source other than our districts, please enter that in the &#8220;district&#8221; box. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_list ginput_list ginput_container_list--columns'><div class='gfield_list gfield_list_container'><div class=\"gfield_list_header gform-grid-row\"><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">Date (Month\/Year)<\/div><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">District<\/div><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">Instructor<\/div><div class=\"gfield_header_item gfield_header_item--icons gform-grid-col\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"gfield_list_groups\"><div class='gfield_list_row_odd gfield_list_group gform-grid-row'><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_62_cell1 gform-grid-col' data-label='Date (Month\/Year)'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_62\" aria-label='Date (Month\/Year), Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Date (Month\/Year), Row {0}' type='text' name='input_62[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_62_cell2 gform-grid-col' data-label='District'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_62\" aria-label='District, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='District, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_62[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_62_cell3 gform-grid-col' data-label='Instructor'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_62\" aria-label='Instructor, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Instructor, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_62[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_icons gform-grid-col'>   <button type='button'  class='add_list_item ' aria-label='Add another row' onclick='gformAddListItem(this, 0)'>Add<\/button>   <button type='button'  class='delete_list_item' aria-label='Remove row 1' data-aria-label-template='Remove row {0}' onclick='gformDeleteListItem(this, 0)' style=\"visibility:hidden;\">Remove<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_74\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-list gfield--input-type-list gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Advanced Courses<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_74'>Enter the title\/date\/location to demonstrate your completion of each of the six advanced courses (listed above). Click the &#8220;plus&#8221; sign at the end of the row to add the next course. If the course was offered through BeADisciple or another source other than our districts, please enter that in the &#8220;district&#8221; box.  <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_list ginput_list ginput_container_list--columns'><div class='gfield_list gfield_list_container'><div class=\"gfield_list_header gform-grid-row\"><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">Course Title<\/div><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">Date (Month\/Year)<\/div><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">District<\/div><div class=\"gform-field-label gfield_header_item gform-grid-col\">Instructor<\/div><div class=\"gfield_header_item gfield_header_item--icons gform-grid-col\">&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"gfield_list_groups\"><div class='gfield_list_row_odd gfield_list_group gform-grid-row'><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_74_cell1 gform-grid-col' data-label='Course Title'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_74\" aria-label='Course Title, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Course Title, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_74[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_74_cell2 gform-grid-col' data-label='Date (Month\/Year)'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_74\" aria-label='Date (Month\/Year), Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Date (Month\/Year), Row {0}' type='text' name='input_74[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_74_cell3 gform-grid-col' data-label='District'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_74\" aria-label='District, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='District, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_74[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_74_cell4 gform-grid-col' data-label='Instructor'><input aria-invalid='false' aria-required=\"true\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_74\" aria-label='Instructor, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Instructor, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_74[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_icons gform-grid-col'>   <button type='button'  class='add_list_item ' aria-label='Add another row' onclick='gformAddListItem(this, 0)'>Add<\/button>   <button type='button'  class='delete_list_item' aria-label='Remove row 1' data-aria-label-template='Remove row {0}' onclick='gformDeleteListItem(this, 0)' style=\"visibility:hidden;\">Remove<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_14_73\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Background Check<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_73'>NCCUMC policy requires a background check through our Conference provider. Do you need to request a background check?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_73'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_73_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_73' type='radio' value='Yes, please email me the form to request a background check.'  id='choice_14_73_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_73\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_73_0' id='label_14_73_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes, please email me the form to request a background check.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_73_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_73' type='radio' value='No. I have already completed this requirement.'  id='choice_14_73_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_73_1' id='label_14_73_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No. I have already completed this requirement.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Spiritual Growth and Continued Discernment of Call<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_14_26'>Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and prayerfully. These questions are designed to aid in your discernment and to help the district and conference committees on Lay Servant Ministries to walk alongside you as your discern and respond to God&#8217;s call in your life.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_58\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_58'>Personal Spirituality<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_58'>What spiritual practices help you grow closer to God?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_58' id='input_14_58' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_58\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_27\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_27'>Aspects of LSM<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_27'>Lay Servant Ministries includes ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating. Which one of these aspects fits you best and why?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_27' id='input_14_27' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_27\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_63\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_63'>Personal Call<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_63'>Do you feel called to be in any area of ministry? How are you working toward that?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_63' id='input_14_63' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_63\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_28\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-section gfield--input-type-section gsection field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3 class=\"gsection_title\">Pulpit Supply Information<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_77\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Availability for Future Preaching<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_77'>Are you interested and available to accept invitations to preach this year? Your district director will use this information to connect you with opportunities, and you may update your availability at any time.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_14_77'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_77_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_77' type='radio' value='Yes! I am eager to accept preaching opportunities as my availability allows.'  id='choice_14_77_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_77\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_77_0' id='label_14_77_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes! I am eager to accept preaching opportunities as my availability allows.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_77_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_77' type='radio' value='I preach in my local church, but cannot travel to other congregations on Sundays.'  id='choice_14_77_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_77_1' id='label_14_77_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I preach in my local church, but cannot travel to other congregations on Sundays.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_14_77_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_77' type='radio' value='I am not able to accept preaching invitations this year.'  id='choice_14_77_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_14_77_2' id='label_14_77_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am not able to accept preaching invitations this year.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_14_79\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_79'>Availability<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_79'>Please share more about your availability. How often are you interested in preaching? How far are you willing to drive? Would you be open to traveling to other districts? Is there anything else that your district director needs to know? <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_79' id='input_14_79' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_79\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_82\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_82'>More Information<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_82'>Thanks for letting us know. Because the Certified Lay Speaker role usually involves serving beyond your home congregation, could you share a little more about your sense of calling as a lay speaker?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_82' id='input_14_82' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_82\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_78\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_78'>Worship Leader<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_78'>Churches requesting pulpit supply often expect the preacher to lead the full worship service. Are you comfortable serving as worship leader or do you need support? Please be specific about the support you need. We always encourage clear communication between the church, the district director, and the lay speaker so that roles and expectations are clear prior to the service.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_78' id='input_14_78' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_78\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_14_81\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><h3>Instructions for Your Bio<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nOnce you are certified, we would like to add you to our \n<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\/meet-our-lay-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\">\nMeet Our Lay Speakers page<\/a>. Please provide a short bio (about 3 sentences) that we can post there.\n<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A simple way to write your bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Introduce yourself (name and church).<\/li>\n  <li>Share why you are a lay speaker or what you enjoy about preaching.<\/li>\n  <li>Add one or two details about yourself (family, work, hobbies, or other church involvement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>\nSally Smith is a member of First UMC in Anytown, NC. She enjoys connecting the stories of the Bible to our daily lives and loves seeing the \u201caha\u201d moment when people hear God\u2019s Word in a fresh way. Sally sings in her church choir and also serves as the congregation\u2019s historian.\n<\/div><div id=\"field_14_76\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_14_76'>Short Bio<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_76'>Type your short bio below. We will not add it to the website until you are officially certified by the NC Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_76' id='input_14_76' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_14_76\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_14_80\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Preaching Video Sample<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_14_80'>In an effort to increase the visibility of our certified lay speakers, we would like to add sample videos of a sermon for each lay speaker to the short bios on our Meet Our Lay Speakers page. Do you have a video we could post online for this purpose? 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