Board of Lay Ministry: Form 02 Covenant for Ministry between Church and Lay Minister __________________________________________________________ United Methodist Church (UMC) located in Name of church __________________________, ___________________ and _______________________________________, as City State Name of Certified Lay Minister Certified Lay Minister, hereafter LM, jointly enter into this covenant for ministry, effective ___________________. Month Day, Year This covenant agreement is subject to the ministerial assignment by our District Superintendent, and acceptance by the LM. Commitment to Mission: Include a brief statement of the mission of ___________________________________ UMC and state how the work of this LM will help carry out that mission.
Duties and Responsibilities: List the duties and key responsibilities of the LM in this role for the church.
Supervision and Relationships with Staff and Church Leadership: Mentor: Reverend _______________________ will serve as the clergy mentor, providing guidance and advice as needed on this ministry. Reverend will provide specific guidance as needed to the LM. Church Council: Recommends certification and recertification and approves the Covenant for Ministry. Staff Parish Relations Committee (PRC): Is informed of the ministry of the LM in order to make decisions regarding church staffing. Compensation: The work of the LM at __________________________________________ UMC is voluntary and is therefore not monetarily compensated. The church will pay for training materials required for certification and recertification, as well as any other training that the church may require for the work of the LM. Revised: 2020‐05‐07
Board of Lay Ministry: Form 02
Recertification as Lay Minister: The LM is to apply in writing for recertification biannually to the District Committee on Ministry (DCOM). The Church Council will review the ministry of the LM and, if in agreement, recommend recertification to the District Superintendent (DS). The church shall provide or pay any expenses for the continuing education required for recertification. Evolution of This Covenant: As the church’s needs evolve, it may be necessary to modify this covenant. The convent shall be reviewed at least annually, and any appropriate changes will be made at that time with the mutual consent of the LM and the Church Council. Tenure of Service: It is expected that the LM will serve __________________________________________ UMC indefinitely in this role. However, at any time, the LM may provide notice to the church and discontinue service for whatever reasons. Likewise, the Church Council may decide that the service of the LM is no longer needed. In either case, this covenant will be considered terminated. __________________________________________ UMC appreciates the dedicated Christian service of this person, whose ministry is a witness to his/her faith in our Lord and love for the church.
_____________________________________________ Church Council Chair Signature
________________________________ Date Approved
_____________________________________________ Lay Minister Signature
________________________________ Date
Concurrences: _____________________________________________ Pastor Signature
________________________________ Date
_____________________________________________ District Superintendent Signature
________________________________ Date
Revised: 2020‐05‐07