Certified Lay Ministers Renewal

Certified Lay Ministers Renewal

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Hello, and Welcome to te Certified Lay Ministers Renewal application!

All Certified Lay Ministers desiring to maintain their status must apply for renewal every two years. Read below and follow the prompts to renew your status.

When you hit the "Submit" button on the application it will automatically be sent to your dCOM chair who will then schedule you for an interview.

If you have questions, you can contact the Director of Lay Servant Ministries,: RichardSpiers@vaumc.org.
Name

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Email
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Address

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Recommendation from Church Council or Charge Conference

A written recommendation with a ministry review of your most recent two years of service is required from your church council or charge conference from the congregation of which you are a member- and if different- to the church you are assigned as well.
Recommendation from Church Council or Charge Conference of which you are a member*

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Recommendation from Church Council or Charge Conference- if assigned to a different location than of which you are a member.

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Verification of Continuing Education

At least one CEU is required for every two years.
Candidates must upload documentation for continuing education: a certificate or typed report of CEU's obtained and other continuing education events.*

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Written Recommendation from the District Superintendent

Candidates must upload a letter from their District Superintendent recommending the applicant for renewal.
Recommendation from District Superintendent

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Written Report on Ministry

Candidates must upload a report responding to a series of questions. The form for this report can be found at: https://vaumc.org/lay-servant-ministries/required-forms-for-becoming-a-certified-lay-minister/certified-lay-minister-renewal-applications/
Report on Ministry

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Congratulations on completing your application to renew your status as a Certified Lay Minister! Your dCOM Chair will be in touch with you to schedule an interview.
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Certified Lay Ministers Renewal

Recommendation from Church Council or Charge Conference

Verification of Continuing Education

Written Recommendation from the District Superintendent

Written Report on Ministry

You did it!