The lay school exists to equip and challenge adults for their work as Disciples of Christ, empowering them for service and ministry in their church and community.
• We understand lay ministries will have two primary foci: 1) within the lay person's local congregation and 2) within the lay person's local community.
• We understand that in order for the church to faithfully execute its Christ-given callings and vocations, it will need to draw from the gifts of the priesthood of all believers. To that end we will work to foster the spiritual development and growth of the participants, increasing their knowledge of their callings and gifts as laity as well as the needs within the church and community.
• We will challenge the students to reflect on their faith, to think critically and carefully about God's work in the church.
• We will provide historical, theological and biblical insights as well as practical experience.
• We endeavor to educate the students in fulfilling their role as the baptized people of God.