Purpose:
To serve the local church as it renews, motivates and equips men and women for ministry.
Vision:
Enabled by the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, Lay Renewal Ministries strives to serve the local church through the Process of Renewal, igniting a passion for ministry and equipping disciples to reach their community and the world for the Gospel of Christ Jesus
We will provide dynamic equipping opportunities through weekend Celebrations.
We will provide excellent leadership equipping opportunities through on-site events and equipping resources
We will provide sound consultation and partnership with churches in developing Biblical strategic plans
We will provide quality Christian resources to educate and equip for Biblical spiritual growth.
Scriptural Basis:
"To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Song of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:12, 13
God has given us the keys to unlock the power of His love in the world.
We simply must learn to use them.
Our Beliefs:
The Triune God
Father (Creator), Son (Redeemer and Life Model), and Holy Spirit (Teacher, Equipper and Empowerer for living out God's commands).
Infallibility of the Word of God
The Bible and its truth is the guide for the practice of our faith and the basis of all LRM programs
Jesus Christ as our Savior
There is only one path to eternal salvation, provided through the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ.
The Priesthood of Believers
We acknowledge that partnership in ministry between the laity and clergy is in keeping with God's plan for His church
The Church as God's Chosen Vessel
The Church is God's plan for witness and service to a broken, hurting world.
Philosphy
Lay Renewal Ministries believes that churches and individuals grow as they subscribe to an intentional process of renewal. This process promotes the belief that vital churches must consistently subscribe to specific endeavors to enhance their renewal. Lay Renewal Ministries endorses these components of the Process of Renewal which include:
Leadership Development
Congregational Renewal and Celebration
Master Planning
History
The premise, motivation and experience of Lay Renewal Ministries is based on over 50 years of service working in the local church and with pastors, church leaders and congregations. Over those years, thousands of churches and tens of thousands of individuals have been touched by God through Lay Renewal Ministries. LRM will call upon those years of experience and an ongoing study of the church to encourage, equip and engage the church to make disciples. This ministry will be built as dedicated church men and women resolve to enter a new level of commitment and connection through their own churches and the greater Church of Jesus Christ.