Connect your congregation and your Annual Conference.Discover the dynamic roles of the Lay Leader and Lay Member you’ve taken on. These key individuals play a vital part in bridging the gap between your congregation's vision and the ministry of the larger United Methodist Church. They foster cooperation and coordination between the pastor and the congregation, ensuring strong leadership. While these roles are complementary, they also have unique responsibilities. The Lay Leader excels at uniting the local church and community, while the Lay Member for the Annual Conference shines at connecting your church to the wider United Methodist Church and the global spiritual community.
This is one of the twenty-six
Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2025-2028 that cover church leadership areas, including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.
