Lay Speaking Mission Ministries

Welcome to the Lay Speaking Mission site!

Our Vision is to advance all aspects of the Lay Speaking Ministry in the 21st century...

Our Mission is to connect Methodists to the United Methodist Lay Speaking Ministry...

Our Purpose is to encourage, fortify, and inspire Lay Persons in their unique ministry as Deeply Devoted Disciples of Jesus Christ, and to attract, invite, and include new persons toward active Lay Participation in the Church of Jesus Christ.

Riders Wanted!

Circuit Riders

An illustration of these men's faithfulness to carry on, even through the hardships of the journey, the loneliness of the trail, poor health, bad weather and the uncertainty of a place to sleep, was the stormy day proverbial saying,

"There is nothing out today but crows and Methodist preachers"

These Methodists who were "everywhere, and in every weather" spread the message of Christ throughout the land, changing the nation, religion and most importantly, the lives of whom they preached to. With the strength and love of God, they answered the need of a hungry nation, and fulfilled the call of God in their own lives, as well.

"Saddle up your horses, we've got a trail to blaze,
through the wild blue yonder of God's amazing Grace.
Let's follow our Leader into the glorious unknown.
This is a life like no other. This is the great adventure"

Nothing But Crows and Methodist Preachers