The lay leader has a role and responsibility that touches the entire breadth of the congregation’s life. The lay leader will advocate, model responsible and faithful discipleship, build awareness within the congregation, recognize and celebrate the ministry of the laity, meet with the pastor, serve on various committees, continue to study, assist the church council, and inform the laity of educational opportunities. Four associate lay leaders have been elected to assist the lay leader at Cascade United Methodist Church. These responsibilities are lived out with a great deal of variation in congregations.
Lay Leadership
- Eneas R. (Rudy) Deveaux - Lay Leader
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Rudy Deveaux received his bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL and his Masters of Science degree from Troy State University, Atlanta, GA. Rudy is currently pursuing a Specialist in Education degree in Administration and Supervision at the University of West Georgia. Upon completion of the Ed. S. degree, Rudy plans to pursue his doctoral studies at the University of Alabama in the fall of 2008.