The School for Lay Ministry of the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is a three-year program to facilitate the growth of Iowa United Methodist Churches and their Christian ministry by providing an alternative, supplemental source of educated leadership to local congregations and communities.  

The School for Lay Ministry identifies, trains and nurtures lay persons who meet entrance criteria and who have the desire to serve in, through and beyond the church in various ministries.

The classes are offered yearly in Iowa; Cornell and at the Des Moines Site.  Click yellow highlighting below for additional information:

•    Application, Schedule, Board of Laity Scholarship, etc.