{"id":10172,"date":"2026-02-23T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=10172"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:35:13","slug":"exploring-your-calling-an-online-introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/event\/exploring-your-calling-an-online-introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Your Calling: An Online Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-theme-white-background-color has-theme-secondary-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:10%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:10%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1140px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-light-gray-color has-text-color is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<p class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\tMay 14\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t6:30 pm\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t &#8211; \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t8:00 pm\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-block tribe-block__event-price\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-block__event-price__cost\"> Free <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-block tribe-block__venue tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t\n\t\n<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__meta\">\n\t<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__name\">\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/venue\/\" title=\"Zoom\">Zoom<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This evening Zoom gathering is designed for those unable to attend the full <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/laity\/event\/day-of-discovery-2026\/\">Day of Discovery<\/a> on May 2 in Garner. It offers a focused introduction to Lay Servant Ministries and an opportunity to reflect on how God may be calling you to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore Your Options<\/strong><br>Learn about the roles of certified lay servant, certified lay speaker, and certified lay minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect with Others<\/strong><br>Participate in guided breakout conversations with district directors and other laity who are exploring their call. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask Questions<\/strong> <br>Engage in live Q&amp;A to get answers to your most pressing questions about Lay Servant Ministries and the opportunities available. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn About Our 2026\u20132027 Certified Lay Ministry Cohort<\/strong><br>Stay for an optional mini-info session on the upcoming Certified Lay Minister Candidate Training Program for a brief overview of requirements and next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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