Looking for info on Lay Servant Ministries?

Everything you need is here. You can find leadership, resources, and other important information and events here.

Lay Servant Academy

Looking to sharpen your skills as a leader in your Church? Enroll in the Lay Servant Academy!
Details for Fall 2025 Academy coming soon.

Resources

Ministry can be complicated! We've compiled a list of resources here that will help you navigate the systems designed to make you successful. As always, reach out to the District Office with any questions.
Types of Lay Servants

There are 3 types of Lay Servants. This document compares them for the purpose of helping you discern the type of Lay Servant God is calling you to become.

Access the Lay Servant Comparison Sheet

Help with Charge Conference

Lay Servant Committee Leadership

This is the District Lay Leadership Board. If you're a lay person interested in becoming more involved with ministry, these folks are here for you.

Co-chair Wendell Cochran

Mount Jackson UMC

Co-chair Rev. Gary Heaton

Co-chair Rev. Gary Heaton

William Braddy

Mount Hermon UMC

Deb Washer

McGaheysville

David Gordon

Aisle 7 (Verona UMC)

Susan Schall

Co-District Associate Lay Leader and Lay Servant Committee Member

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