{"id":8414,"date":"2024-07-01T22:38:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T02:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/?page_id=8414"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:32:48","slug":"annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column\"><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\">\n<p>Use this form to submit your annual report for any certifications you currently hold, covering July 1, 2025 \u2013 June 30, 2026. The form has multiple pages\u2014some pages appear only if you hold certain certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Email <a>lsm@nccumc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\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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class=\"gform_title\">2025-2026 &#8211; Annual Report for All Certified Laity<\/h2>\n                            <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class='gform_required_legend'>&quot;<span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span>&quot; indicates required fields<\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_132'  action='\/laity\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8414#gf_132' data-formid='132' novalidate>\n        <div id='gf_progressbar_wrapper_132' class='gf_progressbar_wrapper' data-start-at-zero=''>\n        \t<p class=\"gf_progressbar_title\">Step <span class='gf_step_current_page'>1<\/span> of <span class='gf_step_page_count'>7<\/span><span class='gf_step_page_name'><\/span>\n        \t<\/p>\n            <div class='gf_progressbar gf_progressbar_blue' aria-hidden='true'>\n                <div class='gf_progressbar_percentage percentbar_blue percentbar_14' style='width:14%;'><span>14%<\/span><\/div>\n 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gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            <span id='input_132_6_8_container' class='name_suffix  gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_6.8' id='input_132_6_8' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_6_8' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Suffix<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_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_132_61'>Preferred First Name<span 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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_132_7'>Phone<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_7'>Preferred contact number<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_7' id='input_132_7' type='tel' value='' class='medium'   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_7\"  \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_72\" 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' >New Address?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_72'>Do you need to update your address in our files?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_72'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_72_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_72' type='radio' value='Yes, I moved!'  id='choice_132_72_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_72\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_72_0' id='label_132_72_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes, I moved!<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_72_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_72' type='radio' value='No. My address has not changed.'  id='choice_132_72_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_72_1' id='label_132_72_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No. My address has not changed.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-address gfield--input-type-address 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' >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_132_11' >\n                         <span class='ginput_full address_line_1 ginput_address_line_1 gform-grid-col' id='input_132_11_1_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_11.1' id='input_132_11_1' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                        <label for='input_132_11_1' id='input_132_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_132_11_2_container' >\n                                        <input type='text' name='input_11.2' id='input_132_11_2' value=''     aria-required='false'   \/>\n                                        <label for='input_132_11_2' id='input_132_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_132_11_3_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_11.3' id='input_132_11_3' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_11_3' id='input_132_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_132_11_4_container' >\n                                        <select name='input_11.4' id='input_132_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_132_11_4' id='input_132_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_132_11_5_container' >\n                                    <input type='text' name='input_11.5' id='input_132_11_5' value=''    aria-required='true'    \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_11_5' id='input_132_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_132_11_6' value='United States' \/>\n                    <div class='gf_clear gf_clear_complex'><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_64\" 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\">LSM Certifications<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_132_64'>All laity submitting this annual report are certified lay servants. If you are also a certified lay speaker or a certified lay minister, indicate that below. Additional questions will appear so that one report can serve for all certifications.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_117\" 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' >Are you a certified lay speaker?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_117'>Certified lay speakers are lay servants who have completed these six courses: UM History, UM Polity, Leading Worship, Public Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, and Preaching. To be active, lay speakers must also have an up-to-date background check and a district interview. Lay speakers certified prior to 2012 were under a different process and are not automatically active today.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_117'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_117_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_117' type='radio' value='Yes! I am an active certified lay speaker.'  id='choice_132_117_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_117\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_117_0' id='label_132_117_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes! I am an active certified lay speaker.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_117_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_117' type='radio' value='No, I am not a certified lay speaker.'  id='choice_132_117_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_117_1' id='label_132_117_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, I am not a certified lay speaker.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_117_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_117' type='radio' value='I was a lay speaker prior to 2012, but am not a current certified lay speaker under the new requirements.'  id='choice_132_117_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_117_2' id='label_132_117_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I was a lay speaker prior to 2012, but am not a current certified lay speaker under the new requirements.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_116\" 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' >Are you a certified lay minister?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_116'>Certified lay ministers (CLMs) are lay servants who have completed the CLM Candidate Training Program and are assigned to ministry by their district superintendent. Only active CLMs should select this option.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_116'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_116_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_116' type='radio' value='Yes! I am a certified lay minister.'  id='choice_132_116_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_116\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_116_0' id='label_132_116_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes! I am a certified lay minister.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_116_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_116' type='radio' value='No, I am not a certified lay minister.'  id='choice_132_116_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_116_1' id='label_132_116_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, I am not a certified lay minister.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                         <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_120' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_2_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_2' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-120' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_2' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_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 Home Church<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_132_65'>Please provide information for the church where you are a member. We will email your pastor and church council chair to confirm your renewal.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_123\" 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\"  ><div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2; padding:16px; border-radius:6px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\">\n  <strong>Certified Lay Ministers:<\/strong> If you are assigned to a church other than your membership church, enter your <em>membership church<\/em> and its pastor here. This is the church that lists you on its charge conference minutes.\n  <br><br>\n  You will provide information about your assigned church and clergy mentor on a later page.\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield--input-type-select 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_132_1'>District<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_1'>This form is only for certified laity 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_132_1' class='medium gfield_select'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_1\"   aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='' selected='selected' class='gf_placeholder'>(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><div id=\"field_132_9\" 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_132_9'>Church<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_9' id='input_132_9' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_66\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name 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 Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/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_132_66'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_66_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_66.3' id='input_132_66_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_66_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_66_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_66.6' id='input_132_66_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_66_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_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_132_67_container'>\n                                <span id='input_132_67_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_67' id='input_132_67' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_67' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_132_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_132_67_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_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_132_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_132_68'>If you are the church council chair, please forward the recommendation form we send you to an appropriate substitute (e.g., the lay leader).<\/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_132_68'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_68_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_68.3' id='input_132_68_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_68_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_68_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_68.6' id='input_132_68_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_68_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_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_132_69_container'>\n                                <span id='input_132_69_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_69' id='input_132_69' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_69' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_132_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_132_69_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_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>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                        <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_132_118' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous'  \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_118' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_3_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_3' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-118' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_3' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_94\" 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\">Certified Lay Speakers: Preaching and Pulpit Supply<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_132_94'>The page is for certified lay speakers. If you are not a lay speaker, please return to the first page and update your entry.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_124\" 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\"  ><p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/certified-lay-speaker\/meet-our-lay-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Meet Our Lay Speakers page<\/a> to see current bios and sample sermons. The link opens in a new tab so you don\u2019t lose your work. Your availability to preach this year will determine whether your bio appears on the site.<\/p><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_109\" 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 in Past Year<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_109'>Did you have any opportunities to preach this past year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)? This would include opportunities in your home church.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_109'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_109_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_109' type='radio' value='Yes! I have been actively preaching.'  id='choice_132_109_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_109\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_109_0' id='label_132_109_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes! I have been actively preaching.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_109_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_109' type='radio' value='No, I wanted to preach but had no opportunities.'  id='choice_132_109_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_109_1' id='label_132_109_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, I wanted to preach but had no opportunities.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_109_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_109' type='radio' value='No, I was not able to accept opportunities this year.'  id='choice_132_109_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_109_2' id='label_132_109_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, I was not able to accept opportunities this year.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_108\" 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' >Preaching Locations<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_108'>Where did you preach? Check all that apply. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_132_108'><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_108_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_108.1' type='checkbox'  value='In my home church, where I am a member.'  id='choice_132_108_1'   aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_108\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_108_1' id='label_132_108_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>In my home church, where I am a member.<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_108_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_108.2' type='checkbox'  value='In other UMC congregations in my district.'  id='choice_132_108_2'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_108_2' id='label_132_108_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>In other UMC congregations in my district.<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_108_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_108.3' type='checkbox'  value='In other UMC congregations outside of my district.'  id='choice_132_108_3'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_108_3' id='label_132_108_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>In other UMC congregations outside of my district.<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_108_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_108.4' type='checkbox'  value='In contexts outside of the local church.'  id='choice_132_108_4'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_108_4' id='label_132_108_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>In contexts outside of the local church.<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_135\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text 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_132_135'>Other Preaching Contexts<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_135'>If you checked \u201coutside of the local church,\u201d please specify where you have preached (e.g., other denominations, retirement homes, community events). <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_135' id='input_132_135' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_135\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_134\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number 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_132_134'>Total Sermons<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_134'>How many times did you preach this past year? Count each sermon, even if repeated, and provide your best estimate if unsure.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_134' id='input_132_134' type='number' step='any'   value='' class='large'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_134\" \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_110\" 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_132_110'>Are you able to accept invitations to preach outside your home church this year? Note: Only lay speakers who are available will appear on the Meet Our Lay Speakers page.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_110'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_110_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_110' type='radio' value='Yes, I can accept invitations in other congregations as my schedule allows.'  id='choice_132_110_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_110\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_110_0' id='label_132_110_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes, I can accept invitations in other congregations as my schedule allows.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_110_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_110' type='radio' value='No, I cannot accept invitations outside my home church this year.'  id='choice_132_110_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_110_1' id='label_132_110_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No, I cannot accept invitations outside my home church this year.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_111\" 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_132_111'>Worship Leader<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_111'>Are you comfortable leading the full worship service, or do you need support?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_111' id='input_132_111' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_111\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_115\" 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_132_115'>Availability<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_115'>How often would you like to preach, and how far can you travel? If you are open to other districts or have additional information your district director should know, share here.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_115' id='input_132_115' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_115\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_82\" 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' >Meet Our Lay Speakers \u2013 Bio Update<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_82'>Please check your bio for accuracy and submit updates if needed.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_82'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_82_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_82' type='radio' value='My bio is on the website and needs no changes.'  id='choice_132_82_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_82\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_82_0' id='label_132_82_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>My bio is on the website and needs no changes.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_82_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_82' type='radio' value='My bio is there, but I&#039;d like to update it.'  id='choice_132_82_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_82_1' id='label_132_82_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>My bio is there, but I&#8217;d like to update it.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_82_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_82' type='radio' value='My bio is not yet on the website.'  id='choice_132_82_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_82_2' id='label_132_82_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>My bio is not yet on the website.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_85\" 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_132_85'>Short Bio<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_85'>Write a three-sentence bio: introduce yourself (name and church), share why you are a lay speaker or what you enjoy about preaching, and add one or two personal details (family, work, hobbies, or church involvement). For example: Sally Smith is a member of First UMC in Anytown, NC. She enjoys connecting Bible stories to daily life and loves seeing the \u2018aha\u2019 moment when people hear God\u2019s Word. Sally sings in her choir and serves as the congregation\u2019s historian<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_85' id='input_132_85' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_85\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_113\" 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 Sample<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_113'>To increase visibility of our certified lay speakers, we\u2019d like to include a short sermon video or audio recording of a sermon (if available) alongside your bio on the Meet Our Lay Speakers page.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_113'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_113_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_113' type='radio' value='I have already provided a preaching sample and do not wish to update it.'  id='choice_132_113_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_113\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_113_0' id='label_132_113_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have already provided a preaching sample and do not wish to update it.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_113_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_113' type='radio' value='I have a new video URL I would like to submit.'  id='choice_132_113_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_113_1' id='label_132_113_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have a new video URL I would like to submit.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_113_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_113' type='radio' value='I have a new audio file I would like to upload.'  id='choice_132_113_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_113_2' id='label_132_113_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have a new audio file I would like to upload.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_113_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_113' type='radio' value='I would like to add a preaching sample, but need assistance. Please contact me.'  id='choice_132_113_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_113_3' id='label_132_113_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I would like to add a preaching sample, but need assistance. Please contact me.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_113_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_113' type='radio' value='I do not wish to provide a preaching sample at this time.'  id='choice_132_113_4' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_113_4' id='label_132_113_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I do not wish to provide a preaching sample at this time.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_125\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-website gfield--input-type-website 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_132_125'>Preaching Video URL<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_125'>Note: Do not submit Facebook links, because videos posted there may be automatically removed after 30 days.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_website'>\n                    <input name='input_125' id='input_132_125' type='url' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_125\"  placeholder='https:\/\/'  aria-invalid=\"false\" \/>\n                <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_147\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--input-type-fileupload 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_132_147'>Audio Recording of a Sermon<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_147'>Upload an audio recording of your sermon (MP3, M4A, or WAV; max 50 MB). For best results, use MP3 or M4A.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><input type='hidden' name='MAX_FILE_SIZE' value='52428800' \/><input name='input_147' id='input_132_147' type='file' class='large' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_132_147 gfield_description_132_147\" onchange='javascript:gformValidateFileSize( this, 52428800 );'  \/><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_132_147'>Accepted file types: mp3, m4a, wav, Max. file size: 50 MB.<\/span><div class='gfield_description validation_message gfield_validation_message validation_message--hidden-on-empty' id='live_validation_message_132_147'><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                        <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_132_119' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous'  \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_119' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_4_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_4' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-119' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_4' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_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\">Certified Lay Ministers: Ministry Assignment, Support, and Covenant<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_132_70'>The page is for certified lay ministers. If you are not a CLM, please return to the first page and update your entry.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_95\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio 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' >Current Assignment<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_95'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_95_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_95' type='radio' value='I am assigned to a ministry in my home church.'  id='choice_132_95_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_95_0' id='label_132_95_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am assigned to a ministry in my home church.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_95_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_95' type='radio' value='I am assigned to a local church where I am not a member.'  id='choice_132_95_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_95_1' id='label_132_95_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am assigned to a local church where I am not a member.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_95_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_95' type='radio' value='I am assigned to a ministry setting outside of the local church.'  id='choice_132_95_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_95_2' id='label_132_95_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am assigned to a ministry setting outside of the local church.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_95_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_95' type='radio' value='I am in a season of discernment and am not currently assigned.'  id='choice_132_95_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_95_3' id='label_132_95_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am in a season of discernment and am not currently assigned.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_100\" 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_132_100'>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_132_100'>Enter the name of the church where you are assigned, along with the town or city where it it located. If the district is different than the church where you are member, please include the district also. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_100' id='input_132_100' type='text' value='' class='medium'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_100\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_97\" 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_132_97'>Ministry Assignment<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_97'>How would you describe your role in your ministry assignment? If you are serving as the sole pastor for another congregation, you can simply enter &#8220;lay pastor.&#8221; For other ministries, please share briefly about your role. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_97' id='input_132_97' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_97\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_96\" 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' >Clergy Mentor<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_96'>All CLMs are assigned a clergy mentor by the district superintendent (DS). If you are unsure who your clergy mentor is, contact your pastor or DS.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_96'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_96_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_96' type='radio' value='The pastor at my home church serves as my clergy mentor.'  id='choice_132_96_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_96\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_96_0' id='label_132_96_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>The pastor at my home church serves as my clergy mentor.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_96_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_96' type='radio' value='Another pastor serves as my clergy mentor.'  id='choice_132_96_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_96_1' id='label_132_96_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Another pastor serves as my clergy mentor.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_98\" 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' >Clergy Mentor&#039;s Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_98'>We will email your clergy mentor a copy of your annual report. <\/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_132_98'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_98_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_98.3' id='input_132_98_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_98_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_132_98_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_98.6' id='input_132_98_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_132_98_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_99\" 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' >Clergy Mentor&#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_132_99_container'>\n                                <span id='input_132_99_1_container' class='ginput_left gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_99' id='input_132_99' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_99' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Enter Email<\/label>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span id='input_132_99_2_container' class='ginput_right gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto'>\n                                    <input class='' type='email' name='input_99_2' id='input_132_99_2' value=''    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                                    <label for='input_132_99_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_132_136\" 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' >Local Church Team<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_136'>CLMs work with a ministry support team to reflect on their work and update their covenant. This may be a mutual ministry team, SPRC\/PPRC, church council, or another group in their ministry context. Who currently serves in this role for you?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_136'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_136_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_136' type='radio' value='A mutual ministry team formed for this purpose'  id='choice_132_136_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_136\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_136_0' id='label_132_136_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>A mutual ministry team formed for this purpose<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_136_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_136' type='radio' value='SPRC \/ PPRC'  id='choice_132_136_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_136_1' id='label_132_136_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>SPRC \/ PPRC<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_136_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_136' type='radio' value='Church council'  id='choice_132_136_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_136_2' id='label_132_136_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Church council<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_136_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_136' type='radio' value='Another group in my ministry context'  id='choice_132_136_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_136_3' id='label_132_136_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Another group in my ministry context<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_136_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_136' type='radio' value='I do not currently have a group serving in this role.'  id='choice_132_136_4' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_136_4' id='label_132_136_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I do not currently have a group serving in this role.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_137\" 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_132_137'>Briefly describe the group serving in this role.<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_137'>For example, is it a specific committee (like a missions team) or non-profit board? <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_137' id='input_132_137' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_137\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_138\" 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_132_138'>Who supports your discernment and offers feedback on your ministry?<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_138'>(e.g., pastor, staff member, lay leader, district superintendent, informal group)<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_138' id='input_132_138' type='text' value='' class='large'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_138\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_139\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Which statement best describes your CLM ministry covenant?<\/legend><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_139'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_139_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_139' type='radio' value='I have a current covenant that has been reviewed\/updated within the past year.'  id='choice_132_139_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_139_0' id='label_132_139_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have a current covenant that has been reviewed\/updated within the past year.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_139_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_139' type='radio' value='I have a current covenant, but it has not been reviewed within the past year.'  id='choice_132_139_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_139_1' id='label_132_139_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I have a current covenant, but it has not been reviewed within the past year.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_139_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_139' type='radio' value='I do not currently have a written ministry covenant.'  id='choice_132_139_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_139_2' id='label_132_139_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I do not currently have a written ministry covenant.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_139_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_139' type='radio' value='I am not currently active in ministry.'  id='choice_132_139_3' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_139_3' id='label_132_139_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am not currently active in ministry.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_140\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--input-type-fileupload 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='gform_browse_button_132_140'>Ministry Covenant<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_140'>Please upload your most recent ministry covenant. Unsigned versions are acceptable.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><div id='gform_multifile_upload_132_140' data-settings='{&quot;runtimes&quot;:&quot;html5,flash,html4&quot;,&quot;browse_button&quot;:&quot;gform_browse_button_132_140&quot;,&quot;container&quot;:&quot;gform_multifile_upload_132_140&quot;,&quot;drop_element&quot;:&quot;gform_drag_drop_area_132_140&quot;,&quot;filelist&quot;:&quot;gform_preview_132_140&quot;,&quot;unique_names&quot;:true,&quot;file_data_name&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/nccumc.org\\\/laity\\\/?gf_page=c70648a8ff840df&quot;,&quot;flash_swf_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/nccumc.org\\\/laity\\\/wp-includes\\\/js\\\/plupload\\\/plupload.flash.swf&quot;,&quot;silverlight_xap_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/nccumc.org\\\/laity\\\/wp-includes\\\/js\\\/plupload\\\/plupload.silverlight.xap&quot;,&quot;filters&quot;:{&quot;mime_types&quot;:[{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Allowed Files&quot;,&quot;extensions&quot;:&quot;doc,docx,pdf&quot;}],&quot;max_file_size&quot;:&quot;51200000b&quot;},&quot;multipart&quot;:true,&quot;urlstream_upload&quot;:false,&quot;multipart_params&quot;:{&quot;form_id&quot;:132,&quot;field_id&quot;:140,&quot;_gform_file_upload_nonce_132_140&quot;:&quot;c2788ae9ed&quot;},&quot;gf_vars&quot;:{&quot;max_files&quot;:0,&quot;message_id&quot;:&quot;gform_multifile_messages_132_140&quot;,&quot;disallowed_extensions&quot;:[&quot;php&quot;,&quot;asp&quot;,&quot;aspx&quot;,&quot;cmd&quot;,&quot;csh&quot;,&quot;bat&quot;,&quot;html&quot;,&quot;htm&quot;,&quot;hta&quot;,&quot;jar&quot;,&quot;exe&quot;,&quot;com&quot;,&quot;js&quot;,&quot;lnk&quot;,&quot;htaccess&quot;,&quot;phar&quot;,&quot;phtml&quot;,&quot;ps1&quot;,&quot;ps2&quot;,&quot;php3&quot;,&quot;php4&quot;,&quot;php5&quot;,&quot;php6&quot;,&quot;py&quot;,&quot;rb&quot;,&quot;tmp&quot;]}}' class='gform_fileupload_multifile'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id='gform_drag_drop_area_132_140' class='gform_drop_area gform-theme-field-control'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='gform_drop_instructions'>Drop files here or <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type='button' id='gform_browse_button_132_140' class='button gform_button_select_files gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--control' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_132_140 gfield_description_132_140\"  >Select files<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_132_140'>Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 49 MB.<\/span><ul class='validation_message--hidden-on-empty gform-ul-reset' id='gform_multifile_messages_132_140'><\/ul> <div id='gform_preview_132_140' class='ginput_preview_list'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_141\" 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_132_141'>Describe Your Current Ministry<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_141'>Please describe the ministry you are carrying out, including your primary responsibilities and any estimated hours per week. Be as specific as possible rather than using general phrases such as \u201cassist as needed.\u201d<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_141' id='input_132_141' class='textarea medium'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_141\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_142\" 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_132_142'>Additional Details<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_142'>Please use this space to share more about your current situation, plans for ministry, or anything you\u2019d like us to know. If you are considering transitioning out of certified lay ministry or becoming inactive for a time, you may share that here too. Two official status options are available: inactive (for up to four years) and retired.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_142' id='input_132_142' class='textarea medium'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_142\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                        <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_132_122' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous'  \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_122' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_5_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_5' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-122' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_5' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_104\" 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\">Continuing Education<\/h3><div class='gsection_description' id='gfield_description_132_104'>Continuing education is an important part of Lay Servant Ministries. Certified lay servants and certified lay speakers must complete an advanced course (or approved alternative) every three years. Certified lay ministers must complete an approved course every two years.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_78\" 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' >Lay Servant Ministry Courses<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_78'>Did you take any advanced courses this year?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_78'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_78_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_78' type='radio' value='Yes'  id='choice_132_78_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_78\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_78_0' id='label_132_78_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_78_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_78' type='radio' value='No'  id='choice_132_78_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_78_1' id='label_132_78_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_130\" 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' >Continuing Education Status<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_130'>Are you current on your continuing education requirements?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_130'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_130_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_130' type='radio' value='Yes, I am up to date.'  id='choice_132_130_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_130\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_130_0' id='label_132_130_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes, I am up to date.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_130_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_130' type='radio' value='I need a course in order to maintain my certification status.'  id='choice_132_130_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_130_1' id='label_132_130_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I need a course in order to maintain my certification status.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_130_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_130' type='radio' value='I am unsure.'  id='choice_132_130_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_130_2' id='label_132_130_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I am unsure.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><fieldset id=\"field_132_62\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-list gfield--input-type-list gfield--width-full 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 Course<\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_62'>Enter the course name, date, and location of any Lay Servant Ministries courses completed since your last annual report. To enter more than one course, click the plus sign at the end of the row.<\/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 \/ Group Hosting Course<\/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='Course Title'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_62\" aria-label='Course Title, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Course Title, 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='Date (Month\/Year)'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_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_cell3 gform-grid-col' data-label='District \/ Group Hosting Course'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_62\" aria-label='District \/ Group Hosting Course, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='District \/ Group Hosting Course, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_62[]' value=''   \/><\/div><div class='gfield_list_group_item gfield_list_cell gfield_list_62_cell4 gform-grid-col' data-label='Instructor'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_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_132_127\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-checkbox gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-checkbox gfield--width-full 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' >Pre-Approved Alternative Course Offerings<\/legend><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_127'>The conference committee has pre-approved the following courses for continuing education credit. Check any that you have completed since your last annual report. If you have completed a course not on this list, use the \u201cOther Continuing Education\u201d section below.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_checkbox'><div class='gfield_checkbox ' id='input_132_127'><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_127_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_127.1' type='checkbox'  value='Days of Learning through the Center for Leadership Excellence'  id='choice_132_127_1'   aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_127\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_127_1' id='label_132_127_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Days of Learning through the Center for Leadership Excellence<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_127_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_127.2' type='checkbox'  value='Discipleship Coaching through EMC3 \/ Discipleship Ministries'  id='choice_132_127_2'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_127_2' id='label_132_127_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Discipleship Coaching through EMC3 \/ Discipleship Ministries<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_127_3'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_127.3' type='checkbox'  value='Mission U courses through United Women in Faith'  id='choice_132_127_3'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_127_3' id='label_132_127_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Mission U courses through United Women in Faith<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_127_4'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_127.4' type='checkbox'  value='Academy for Spiritual Formation'  id='choice_132_127_4'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_127_4' id='label_132_127_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Academy for Spiritual Formation<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='gchoice gchoice_132_127_5'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_127.5' type='checkbox'  value='Seminary courses from United Methodist seminaries'  id='choice_132_127_5'   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_127_5' id='label_132_127_5' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Seminary courses from United Methodist seminaries<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_128\" 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_132_128'>Additional Details<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_128'>To receive credit for any of these pre-approved offerings, provide the title, date, and sponsoring organization for each offering completed. Most offerings count as a full course on their own, but if you\u2019ve taken shorter offerings (like half-day Mission U classes), you\u2019ll need to combine them to equal at least 10 hours to receive full credit. If you have questions, just let us know\u2014we\u2019re happy to help.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_128' id='input_132_128' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_128\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_129\" 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_132_129'>Other Continuing Education (Optional)<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_129'>Have you participated in any additional continuing education you would like to share?\nNote: Courses not listed above do not count toward renewal credit unless they have been approved.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_129' id='input_132_129' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_129\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                        <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_132_121' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous'  \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_121' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_6_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_6' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-121' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_6' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_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_132_26'>Answer these questions thoughtfully to aid your discernment and help Lay Servant Ministries support your ministry.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_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_132_58'>Spiritual Practices<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_58'>What personal or communal practices help you grow closer to God?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_58' id='input_132_58' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_58\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_86\" 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_132_86'>Reflection on Prior Year<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_86'>How have you lived into your role and calling as a layperson in ministry during this past year? <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_86' id='input_132_86' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_86\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_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_132_63'>Continued Discernment of Call<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_63'>How are you feeling called into ministry this year? If you are working toward a new certification or specialization, please share. <\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_63' id='input_132_63' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_63\"   aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_83\" 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_132_83'>Feedback and Support<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_132_83'>What additional training, resources, or equipping would help you serve more effectively? Please be specific about your current ministry context or needs. General feedback and suggestions for improvement are also welcome.<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_83' id='input_132_83' class='textarea small'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_83\"    aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class='gform-page-footer gform_page_footer top_label'>\n                        <input type='button' id='gform_previous_button_132_131' class='gform_previous_button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='previous' value='Previous'  \/> <input type='button' id='gform_next_button_132_131' class='gform_next_button gform-theme-button button' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='next' value='Next'  \/> <button type='button'  id='gform_save_132_7_link' onclick='gform.submission.handleButtonClick(this);' data-submission-type='save-continue' class='gform_save_link gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--secondary button'  ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 8a4 4 0 004 4h3v3a1 1 0 102 0v-3h3a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 10-8 0 4 4 0 00-4 4zm9 4H7V7.414L5.707 8.707a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l3-3a1 1 0 011.414 0l3 3a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L9 7.414V12z\" fill=\"#6B7280\"\/><\/svg> Save and Continue Later<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id='gform_page_132_7' class='gform_page' data-js='page-field-id-131' style='display:none;'>\n                    <div class='gform_page_fields'>\n                        <div id='gform_fields_132_7' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_above validation_below'><div id=\"field_132_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\">Next Steps<\/h3><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_132_143\" 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_132_143'>NCCUMC policy requires a background check through our Conference provider every three years for certified lay speakers and every two years for certified lay ministers. Do you need to request a background check?<\/div><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><div class='gfield_radio' id='input_132_143'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_143_0'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_143' type='radio' value='Yes, please email me the form to request a background check.'  id='choice_132_143_0' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )' aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_132_143\"   \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_143_0' id='label_132_143_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_132_143_1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_143' type='radio' value='No. I have already completed this requirement.'  id='choice_132_143_1' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_143_1' id='label_132_143_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No. I have already completed this requirement.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class='gchoice gchoice_132_143_2'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class='gfield-choice-input' name='input_143' type='radio' value='I&#039;m not sure. Please check and let me know when I need a new one.'  id='choice_132_143_2' onchange='gformToggleRadioOther( this )'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_132_143_2' id='label_132_143_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>I&#8217;m not sure. Please check and let me know when I need a new one.<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_132_144\" 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\"  ><div class=\"gfield_description\" style=\"line-height:1.5; border-left:4px solid #ccc; padding-left:12px; margin-top:1em;\">\n  <div style=\"font-weight:bold;\">\n    Before You Submit\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    Your pastor and church council chair will receive an email requesting their recommendation to complete your annual renewal.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_145\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"gfield_description\" style=\"line-height:1.5; border-left:4px solid #ccc; padding-left:12px; margin-top:1em;\">\n  <div style=\"font-weight:bold;\">\n    Additional Requirements for Certified Lay Speakers\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    Every three years, certified lay speakers meet with their district committee on Lay Servant Ministries for an interview. The committee then recommends you to the conference committee for re-certification. If you believe it is time for this interview, please contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/lay-servant-ministries\/#district-directors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">district director<\/a>.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_132_146\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><div class=\"gfield_description\" style=\"line-height:1.5; border-left:4px solid #ccc; padding-left:12px; margin-top:1em;\">\n  <div style=\"font-weight:bold;\">\n    Additional Requirements for Certified Lay Ministers\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n    Every two years, certified lay ministers complete a ministry review at their church, an interview with the district committee on ordained ministry, and receive a recommendation from their district superintendent. 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