The Lay Ministry Training Program has several components, some of which are done in partnership with other synods. The entire program may be completed in the same 2-year period, or participants may choose to participate in individual components as their time allows. Participants are also welcome to take an individual Formation course.

Participants who complete both layers of this program will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be considered Certified Lay Assisting Ministers (CLAMs). Certified Lay Assisting Ministers are equipped to serve as Lay Ministers in the life and ministry of their congregation and the larger Church, and may be authorized to serve as Synod Authorized Ministers (SAMs) when a need arises.

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