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