‘What’s this new Local Lay-Pastor thing all about?’ I hear you say. Well, it is not really new. The office might be, but the work of lay people serving church communities in such a way is as old as the Christian church itself – and, of course, lay people leading and providing pastoral care empowered the Methodist movement. All it took was someone to recognise the potential and organise the right structures to enable people to serve.
Gary Hopkins, officer for Local Lay-PastorsThe Office of Local Lay-Pastor was launched in 2022. Here you can find out more about the role.
Gary Hopkins maintains these pages and is responsible for the work supporting Local Lay-Pastors as part of his role in Ministries: Vocations and Worship in the Connexional Team. Please send Local Lay-Pastor correspondence and forms to LLP@methodistchurch.org.uk.
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Introduction to Local Lay-Pastors
Discover more about the role of Local Lay-Pastors and how they work with others to support local ministry
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Networking, Support and Development
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Becoming accredited
The Methodist Church affirms the ministry of Local Lay-Pastors through accreditation. The pathway to accreditation is flexible...
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The line-management relationship
Effective line-management is key to the flourishing of Local Lay-Pastors. Find out more about how the relationship operates at different stages
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Information for Circuits
Local Lay-Pastors are appointed and supported by Circuits
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources and Forms
Resources and Forms to support the office of Local Lay-Pastor
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