American Baptist Men Of Pennsylvania And Delaware

Layman of the Year Award

LAYMAN OF THE YEAR

The Layman of the Year program was started to recognize men who have shown extraordinary dedication to the missions of Jesus Christ. The selection is accomplished by the last three Laymen of the Year. They base their judgment on nominations from laymen and pastors of our region. The input to selection committee is solely from the nomination sheets. This means that the nominations should be well written and in detail. Nominations have been received that say no more than the nominee loves God, and is a “nice guy”. I hope this would apply to everyone reading this article. You will help your nominee to be selected by showing how he stands out by his unique service to our Lord and his neighbors.

2011 Layman of the Year - Mr. Michael Minor

Congratulations to Michael O. Minor, the 2011 Layman of the Year.

At the 57th Annual Retreat, the American Baptist Men of PA and DE honored Michael Minor as our Layman of the Year for 2011. In the ceremony, Michael was described as dependable, pleasant and friendly. Michael has served the Lord for many years. He is active in his church both in teaching and facility care. Michael has worked with the Kingdom Builders on numerous projects and has received an award from the Governor of his state for outstanding volunteer work. Michael is a past moderator of his association of ABCOPAD. This is an honor well deserved. Congratulations Michael!


Each year, just prior to our Annual Retreat, a special layman is selected to be named the Layman of the Year for our American Baptist Men of PA & DE region.

This honor is bestowed on the layman after recommendations by other lay persons and members of the ministry have been reviewed.

He is judged on his

Personal Character
Relationship
to God
to Family
to Fellowman
Commitment to service and leadership in
his Church
his Denomination
his Community

You can download the recommendation form in PDF format.

Do your friend a favor!!! Look around your church and men's fellowship for an outstanding Christian man who meets the above qualifications and deserves your recommendation. Names submitted are in consideration for three years. If at first your suggestion is not selected, resubmit his name at a future date.

Click here to see a list of the previous winners of the Layman of the Year Award

Click here to see information about all of our retreat awards


Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Psalm 103:1 (NIV)