THE LAY MINISTRY

The Department of Lay Ministry is responsible for the program of lay ministry in the church in accordance with the objectives and structure outline by the General Department of Lay Ministry.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study the Holy Bible.
• To engage in ministries yet unfulfilled in the local Church.
• To promote Christian Stewardship.
• To study the Discipline of the C.M.E. Church.
• To inspire other members to become more informed about the Church.
• To assist in the development of a tithing program.
• To establish a sound financial system.
• To make Christian commitment increasingly more meaningful as it relates to a person's whole life.
• To help develop personal evangelism.
• To develop a lay speaking bureau.
• To study parliamentary procedure.
• To study the history of the C.M.E. Church.
• To maintain a good working relationship between pastor and laity.
• To encourage financial support of the Church programs.
• To develop a vigorous Lay teaching ministry.

OFFICERS

President - Betty Hayes