{"id":10118,"date":"2026-02-13T13:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10118"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:41:00","slug":"day-of-discovery-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/event\/day-of-discovery-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Day of Discovery: Exploring Your Calling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Note: There will also be an optional information session, 1pm\u20132pm<\/em><\/em>, for those interested in the 2026\u2013<\/em>2027 certified lay ministry <\/em>cohort. Applications for the next cohort are due in August.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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All Christians are called to ministry.<\/strong> The work of the church is not just for pastors\u2014it is for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for the Day of Discovery<\/strong>, a day to explore how God is calling you to serve as a layperson. Opening worship will feature Gateway District Superintendent David Blackman<\/strong>, followed by stories from Lay Servant Ministries district directors highlighting the paths of certified lay servants, lay speakers, and lay ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no pressure, no expectation\u2014only an invitation<\/strong> to explore where God may be leading you. Whether you\u2019re just beginning to sense a nudge or you\u2019re actively seeking your next step, this day is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Understand Your Options<\/strong>
    Explore the differences between certified lay servants, certified lay speakers, and certified lay ministers, including what each role involves and how certification works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Discern Your Call<\/strong>
    Listen for God’s voice through worship, shared stories, and guided reflection, and consider how God may be calling you to serve in this next season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Connect and Share<\/strong>
    Engage in table conversations with Lay Servant Ministries district directors and other laity to build relationships, ask questions, and learn from shared experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Explore Certified Lay Ministry<\/strong>
    Join the optional afternoon session for a deeper look at the Certified Lay Minister Candidate Training Program, including prerequisites, time commitment, and the application process to discern whether this might be the right next step for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Can’t Make it In Person? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For those unable to join us in Garner, we will host a shorter Zoom gathering on May 14, 6:30-8pm ET to introduce Lay Servant Ministries and explore your next steps. While the online version will not include all elements of the in-person Day of Discovery, it will provide a meaningful overview and opportunity for conversation. Learn more and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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