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Certified Lay Minister Program (CLayM)

The Certified Lay Minister (CLayM) training program trains lay persons for effective and expanded service in the local church and community. It began with the intention of providing lay pastors when traditional forms of clergy service were not feasible, allowing vital churches with low income and/or membership to serve their communities.

Now, in addition to serving as solo pastors, CLayM graduates provide specialized and associate ministries. Most graduates continue to serve God through their local churches, becoming effective ministers of the Gospel.
 
Certified Lay Ministry Training provides an opportunity for spiritual discernment, as well as tools for worship leading, preaching, Bible study, and all aspects of local church leadership. The training empowers and equips lay people to serve God in ministry and advances the work of the California-Nevada Annual Conference in making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

There are two ways to take CLayM training.

1. CLayMAway - a two-week residential training.
  • Monday, November 14 - Friday, November 18, 2011
  • Monday, January 16 - Friday, January 20, 2012
2. CLayM@Home - training via DVD.
Most of the instruction is through distance learning with approximately four months to complete the training. There will be two mandatory weekend retreats at the conclusion of each of two sessions. There are three cycles available.
  • CYCLE 1
    Session 1: July 11 – August 19
    Retreat 1: August 20 & 21
    Session 2: August 29 – October 7
    Retreat 2: October 8 & 9
  • CYCLE 2
    Session1: August 29 – October 14
    Retreat 1: October 15 & 16
    Session 2: October 24 - December 2
    Retreat 2: December 3 & 4
  • CYCLE 3
    Session 1: January 1 – February 17
    Retreat 1: February 18 & 19
    Session 2: February 27 – April 27
    Retreat 2 April 28 & 29
For more information download:
Letter from Perry Polk (PDF)
ClayM Program Reference Form (PDF)
CLayM Application (PDF)
 
And watch the video of Perry Polk, CLayM Program Director in the video library, Reel Witness.

To register and for further information contact:
 
Perry Polk, Training Coordinator
claymaway@aol.com or 707-422-4595