Rather, it is designed to be the structural framework in which these other systems work. Vision and Context. In order for the system to work, the church must be deeply committed to the theology of the priesthood of all believers. This step involves assessing the needs of the Body of Christ and beginning to cast a vision for lay mobilization. The Lay Ministry Leadership Team.
Shared leadership is key to an effective lay ministry system.
This step involves the pastor and church leaders appointing a director of lay ministry and working together to establish a lay mobilization committee. Clear concise goals, objectives, and a mission statement to guide your work are vital. This step involves lots of planning, such as assessing ministry opportunities, writing ministry descriptions, budgeting, establishing operational guidelines, and developing a record-keeping system. The Interview Process. This step helps the committee to learn about the individual church members.