Conference Lay Leader Nomination Application

Every four years, the Desert Southwest Conference elects a Conference Lay Leader. The person is nominated by vote of the Lay Members of the Annual Conference at the Laity Session during the years in which General Conference is held. Lay persons who have been members of The United Methodist Church for at least four years immediate prior to the year of election are eligible for nomination and election.

The deadline for all applications is April 30th. No late submissions or write-in candidates will be accepted.

Candidates will be allotted two minutes during the laity session of Annual Conference to present themselves and their qualifications.

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* 1. Personal Info

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

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* 2. E-Mail

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* 3. Physical Address

Address

City

State

Zip

Which Church?
Please use ONE of the following DropDown Menus to choose your church.

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* 4. East District

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* 5. West District

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* 6. North District

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* 7. South District

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* 8. If your church/ministry is not listed, you may enter it here.

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* 9. How long have you been a member of your church?

Your Faith, Leadership, and Mission
Please share with us your answers to the following questions.

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* 10. Share what discipleship means to you.

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* 11. What is your vision for the ministry of the laity in Christ's Church and in the world?

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* 12. In your opinion, what are the top two issues facing The United Methodist Church in the world?

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* 13. What has been your most significant contribution to the ministry of your local/current congregation?

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* 14. In what positions have you served The United Methodist Church beyond your congregation?

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* 15. Paragraph 607 of The United Methodist Book of Discipline (2012) describes the role and responsibilities of the Conference Lay Leader. Have you read this material and are you willing to undertake this ministry?

Yes

Additional Information
Following is additional information about the Conference Lay Leader position.
NOTE: Your application is NOT finished until you scroll to the end, click "Done", and see the confirmation message.

By the direction of the Book of Discipline and Desert Southwest Conference Rules, the Conference Lay Leader serves as a member or leader of eleven different Conference bodies. These include:

Covenant Council
Program Cabinet
Episcopacy Committee
Leadership Ministry Team
Sessions Committee
Clergy and Lay Leadership Committee
Strategic Direction Committee
Spiritual Formation Committee
Communications Commission
Hispanic Ministry Committee
Chair of the Conference Board of Laity

Additionally, the Conference Lay Leader may serve on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry at the invitation of the Bishop. Membership on these planning and leadership bodies places the Conference Lay Leader at key tables in the life of the Conference as we work together to discern and implement the Strategic Direction of The Desert Southwest.