Missouri Youth Leader Makes Space for Youth to Experience Jesus
Kris O’Neal received 2025 The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award from the Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church for his outstanding commitment to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through authentic relationships and transformative ministry with youth. “Kris has been instrumental in the growth and vitality of our Limitless youth program,” said Rev. Paul Klepees, […]
Former Inmate and Sheriff’s Deputy Receive Laity Award For Leading Prison Ministry
Jess Hansen and Chief Deputy Brent Koens were awarded the 2025 Laity Evangelism Award at the United Methodist Church Dakotas Annual Conference.
Eagle Scout Creates Space for Community to Pray, Rest, and Connect with Church
Brady Ward received the 2025 Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award from the Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church for his work to create a community space that encourages prayer and rest. Through the prayer garden at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Waldorf, Maryland, which Ward designed, community members are able to connect to […]
Youth Needed a Place to Belong – this Laity Evangelism Award Recipient Is Welcoming Them
Lauren Easter from the Three Notch’d District of the Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church was awarded The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award for 2025. Lauren saw the need in her rural community for youth to gather, belong, and draw closer to Jesus. With help from her pastor and other laity, she began […]
Laity Evangelism Award Recipient Helps Tackle Hunger
