Being an effective lay leader means you are the primary representative and role model of discipleship and faith in the church and in your life, while working with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of the congregation.
Leaders in the church have the trust of their fellow members to represent them both in the church and in the community, and to be a guide for Christian behavior and ethics. Nominate for Conference Leadership Roles below.
Lay Ministries is designed to educate and train those persons interested in stretching their faith to participate more fully in all ministries of the church. Lay servant ministries focuses upon two key elements of leadership development within the conference: Developing spiritual leaders and Building lay and clergy partnerships.
Learning Lab is a free, accessible platform for laity to learn more about a variety of topics. The Great Plains Conference is one of five annual conferences that have started Learning Lab.
United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leadership, and advocating for justice.
Build an ongrowing relationship between Jesus Christ and men of all ages, both inside and outside the church, by mentoring other men and engaging in small groups, while also recognizing each man’s unique fit into the body of Jesus Christ.