{"id":6096,"date":"2022-07-19T14:27:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T18:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/?page_id=6096"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T19:48:36","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-minister\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Lay Minister Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The application for the 2026\u20132027 Certified Lay Minister Candidate Training Program is <strong>due August 27, 2026<\/strong>. If you are considering applying, please contact <a>lsm@nccumc.org<\/a> so we can connect with you, answer questions, and help you think through next steps. This also helps us plan for the cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to review the required <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-minister\/training\/#schedule\">in-person cohort dates<\/a> and place them on your calendar as you discern participation.<\/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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>Ethiopia<\/option><option value='Falkland Islands' >Falkland Islands<\/option><option value='Faroe Islands' >Faroe Islands<\/option><option value='Fiji' >Fiji<\/option><option value='Finland' >Finland<\/option><option value='France' >France<\/option><option value='French Guiana' >French Guiana<\/option><option value='French Polynesia' >French Polynesia<\/option><option value='French Southern Territories' >French Southern Territories<\/option><option value='Gabon' >Gabon<\/option><option value='Gambia' >Gambia<\/option><option value='Georgia' >Georgia<\/option><option value='Germany' >Germany<\/option><option value='Ghana' >Ghana<\/option><option value='Gibraltar' >Gibraltar<\/option><option value='Greece' >Greece<\/option><option value='Greenland' >Greenland<\/option><option value='Grenada' >Grenada<\/option><option value='Guadeloupe' >Guadeloupe<\/option><option value='Guam' >Guam<\/option><option value='Guatemala' >Guatemala<\/option><option value='Guernsey' 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id='input_153_4_6_label' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Country<\/label>\n                                    <\/span>\n                    <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_153_5\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_5'>Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_5' id='input_153_5' type='tel' value='' class='small'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_153_7\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email 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_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_153_7_container'>\n                                <span id='input_153_7_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_7' id='input_153_7' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_7' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_153_7_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_7_2' id='input_153_7_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_7_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_153_19\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-date gfield--input-type-date gfield--input-type-datefield 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' >Birth Date<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div id='input_153_19' class='ginput_container ginput_complex gform-grid-row'><div class='gfield_date_month ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_153_19_1_container'>\n                                            <input type='number' maxlength='2' name='input_19[]' id='input_153_19_1' value=''   aria-required='true'   placeholder='MM' min='1' max='12' step='1'\/>\n                                            <label for='input_153_19_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub screen-reader-text'>Month<\/label>\n                                        <\/div><div class='gfield_date_day ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_153_19_2_container'>\n                                            <input type='number' maxlength='2' name='input_19[]' id='input_153_19_2' value=''   aria-required='true'   placeholder='DD' min='1' max='31' step='1'\/>\n                                            <label for='input_153_19_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub screen-reader-text'>Day<\/label>\n                                        <\/div><div class='gfield_date_year ginput_container ginput_container_date gform-grid-col' id='input_153_19_3_container'>\n                                            <input type='number' maxlength='4' name='input_19[]' id='input_153_19_3' value=''   aria-required='true'   placeholder='YYYY' min='1920' max='2027' step='1'\/>\n                                            <label for='input_153_19_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub screen-reader-text'>Year<\/label>\n                                       <\/div>\n                                   <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_153_20\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_20'>Gender<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_20' id='input_153_20' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_21'>Race\/Ethnicity<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_21' id='input_153_21' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_37\" 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_153_37'>Dietary Restrictions<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_37'>During our in-person days, we like to arrange a group meal. Do you have any dietary restrictions the group will need to be aware of for meal planning? <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_37' id='input_153_37' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_37\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_10\" 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_153_10'>Please enter the following information about your local church. Your application requires support from your pastor, church council chair, and S\/PPRC chair, as well as the approval of your district superintendent. After submission, we will contact each of these leaders to confirm their support.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_11'>Church Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_11' id='input_153_11' type='text' value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_12\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select 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_153_12'>District<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_12'>This form is only for those interested in becoming certified lay ministers 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_12' id='input_153_12' class='large gfield_select'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_12\"  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_153_13\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name 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 Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><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_153_13'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_13_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_13.3' id='input_153_13_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_13_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_13_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_13.6' id='input_153_13_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_13_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_14\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email 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_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_153_14_container'>\n                                <span id='input_153_14_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_14' id='input_153_14' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_14' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_153_14_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_14_2' id='input_153_14_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_14_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_153_15\" 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&#039;s Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_15'>If you are the church council chair, please enter your own name and email here. When you receive the email requesting that you fill out the recommendation form for yourself, you can forward that form to an appropriate substitute. Consult with your pastor on the best person to fill out that recommendation in your place. <\/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_153_15'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_15_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_15.3' id='input_153_15_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_15_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_15_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_15.6' id='input_153_15_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_15_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_18\" 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&#039;s Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_153_18_container'>\n                                <span id='input_153_18_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_18' id='input_153_18' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_18' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_153_18_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_18_2' id='input_153_18_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_18_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_153_17\" 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' >Staff \/ Pastor-Parish Relations Committee Chair&#039;s Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_17'>If you are the S\/PPRC chair, please enter your own name and email here. When you receive the email requesting that you fill out the recommendation form for yourself, you can forward that form to an appropriate substitute. Consult with your pastor on the best person to fill out that recommendation in your place. <\/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_153_17'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_17_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_17.3' id='input_153_17_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_17_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_153_17_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_17.6' id='input_153_17_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_153_17_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_35\" 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' >Staff \/ Pastor-Parish Relations Committiee Chair&#039;s Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container_email gform-grid-row' id='input_153_35_container'>\n                                <span id='input_153_35_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_35' id='input_153_35' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_35' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_153_35_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_35_2' id='input_153_35_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_153_35_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_153_22\" 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\">Education and Leadership<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_153_23\" 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_153_23'>Education<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_23'>Please very briefly describe your educational background, including the highest form of education you have received. If you have participated in any formal theological training (Course of Study, seminary, etc.), please describe.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_23' id='input_153_23' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_23\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_24\" 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_153_24'>Local Church Leadership<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_24'>Briefly describe your involvement in your local church, such as leadership positions, groups you enjoy, church activities, etc.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_24' id='input_153_24' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_24\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_25\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_25'>District\/Conference Leadership<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_25'>If you have served in any leadership capacity at the district or conference level (committees, delegate, etc.), please describe.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_25' id='input_153_25' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_25\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_153_26'>Community Leadership<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_26'>Describe your community involvement and volunteer work, such as participation in community organizations, social clubs, service agencies, or any community outreach programs.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_26' id='input_153_26' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_26\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_27\" 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\">Calling<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_153_28\" 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_153_28'>Interest<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_28'>What draws you to certified lay ministry? What do you hope to gain through participation in this program? <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_28' id='input_153_28' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_28\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_33\" 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_153_33'>Call<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_33'>Knowing that continued discernment during the candidate training program may shift your goals, what can you share now about your understanding of your call? For example, do you envision your work as a CLM to take place in your home church? If so, in what capacity? Alternatively, if you are already serving as a supply pastor and\/or you are interested in an assignment as a lay pastor of another congregation, please share that. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_33' id='input_153_33' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_33\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_153_38\" 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\">Commitment<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"field_153_30\" 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_153_30'>Timing<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_30'>Knowing that the time commitment for the candidate training program and your work as a certified lay minister is significant, what convinces you that now is the right time to pursue certification as a lay minister?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_30' id='input_153_30' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_30\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_153_39\" 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' >Required Session Days<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_39'>This program requires full participation in five in-person meetings (10am\u20133pm) at the NC Conference Building in Garner. To ensure your availability, we ask that you check your calendar now and commit to attending all sessions. While we understand when illness prevents attendance, we ask that you coordinate with your pastor and congregation to avoid scheduling conflicts with church meetings or events.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_153_39'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_39_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_39' type='radio' value='Yes! I commit to being present for the meetings on 9\/26\/2026, 11\/7\/2026, 1\/30\/2027, 2\/27\/2027, and 4\/10\/2027.'  id='choice_153_39_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_39\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_39_0' id='label_153_39_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes! I commit to being present for the meetings on 9\/26\/2026, 11\/7\/2026, 1\/30\/2027, 2\/27\/2027, and 4\/10\/2027.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_39_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_39' type='radio' value='I have an unavoidable conflict with one of the session dates and would like to discuss whether this is the right year for me.'  id='choice_153_39_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_39_1' id='label_153_39_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have an unavoidable conflict with one of the session dates and would like to discuss whether this is the right year for me.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_39_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_39' type='radio' value='gf_other_choice'  id='choice_153_39_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_39_2' id='label_153_39_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Other<\/label><br \/><input id='input_153_39_other' class='gchoice_other_control' name='input_39_other' type='text' value='Other' aria-label='Other Choice, please specify'  disabled='disabled' \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_40\" 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' >Financial Commitment<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_40'>We strive to keep costs affordable, but participation in the program does include a financial commitment of approximately $350 over the course of the year. This does not include expenses related to the required Lay Servant Ministries prerequisite courses or travel to and from in-person sessions.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_153_40'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_40_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='I intend to cover these costs myself and am able to make this financial commitment to my training.'  id='choice_153_40_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_40\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_40_0' id='label_153_40_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I intend to cover these costs myself and am able to make this financial commitment to my training.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_40_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='I will ask my church to contribute toward these costs as part of their support for my training.'  id='choice_153_40_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_40_1' id='label_153_40_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I will ask my church to contribute toward these costs as part of their support for my training.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_40_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_40' type='radio' value='In addition to seeking support from my church, I anticipate requesting a scholarship from the Conference to help cover a portion of these costs.'  id='choice_153_40_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_40_2' id='label_153_40_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>In addition to seeking support from my church, I anticipate requesting a scholarship from the Conference to help cover a portion of these costs.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_153_31\" 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\">Next Steps<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_153_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox 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' >LSM Course Prerequisites Needed<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_34'>Please select any of the following prerequisite courses you still need to complete for the CLM program. These courses are offered in summer Zoom sessions.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_153_34'><div class='gchoice gchoice_153_34_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34.1' type='checkbox'  value='Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries (July 18, 8am-4:30pm)'  id='choice_153_34_1'   aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_34\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_34_1' id='label_153_34_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries (July 18, 8am-4:30pm)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_153_34_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34.2' type='checkbox'  value='Life Together in the UMC (UM Polity; August 1, 8am-4:30pm)'  id='choice_153_34_2'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_34_2' id='label_153_34_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Life Together in the UMC (UM Polity; August 1, 8am-4:30pm)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_153_34_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34.3' type='checkbox'  value='Living our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History; August 29, 8am-4:30pm)'  id='choice_153_34_3'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_34_3' id='label_153_34_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Living our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History; August 29, 8am-4:30pm)<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_153_34_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_34.4' type='checkbox'  value='I have completed all of these requirements.'  id='choice_153_34_4'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_34_4' id='label_153_34_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have completed all of these requirements.<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_42\" 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' >Safe Sanctuaries<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_42'>We offer a Safer Sanctuaries course designed specifically for CLMs, pastors, and church leaders. If you have not yet completed this training, please plan to attend one of the two offerings named below.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_153_42'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_42_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_42' type='radio' value='I have already completed this requirement.'  id='choice_153_42_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_153_42\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_42_0' id='label_153_42_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have already completed this requirement.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_42_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_42' type='radio' value='I will attend the in-person workshop at White Plains UMC (Cary) on July 11, 2026 (10am-noon).'  id='choice_153_42_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_42_1' id='label_153_42_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I will attend the in-person workshop at White Plains UMC (Cary) on July 11, 2026 (10am-noon).<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_42_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_42' type='radio' value='I will attend the Zoom workshop on January 9, 2027 (8:30am-noon).'  id='choice_153_42_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_42_2' id='label_153_42_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I will attend the Zoom workshop on January 9, 2027 (8:30am-noon).<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_153_42_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_42' type='radio' value='I am unable to attend either scheduled workshop and will contact the office to discuss alternative options for completing this requirement.'  id='choice_153_42_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_153_42_3' id='label_153_42_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am unable to attend either scheduled workshop and will contact the office to discuss alternative options for completing this requirement.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_153_48\" 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' >Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_text\">(Required)<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_153_48'>We will introduce the IDI at your orientation session in September. All CLM candidates will be asked to complete the IDI and participate in a 60-minute individual debrief to understand their results. 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