January 07, 2021 | by Rev. Dr. Reginald Nichols
The Trained/Certified Lay Minister (TLM/CLM) course builds upon the Lay Servant Ministry (LSM) and will help the laity work better alongside their Pastor. This course is ten (10) ten (10) hour courses that have both live and video taped trainings. You must have taken the LSM Basic and Spiritual gifts classes before acceptance into this training.
Once you complete these classes you will be a Trained Lay Minister and could move on to be a Certified Lay Minister at the request of your District Superintendent and you completing the additional steps that are required. Below is the course schedule with the starting dates:
1. Deeper Into the Bible with Rev. Rod Brayfindley
This class will be taught LIVE via zoom on Saturday Jan 23, 2021 from 9am to 3pm.
2. UM Connections, Beliefs and History with Conference Lay Leader Micheal Pope
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on Jan 25, 2021
3. Call and Covenant with Conference Lay Leader Micheal Pope
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on Feb 1, 2021
4. Worship with Rev. Steve Lundin and Pastor Karla Lundin
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on Feb 8, 2021
5. Preaching with Rev. Dr. Reginald Nichols
This class will be taught LIVE via zoom on Saturday Feb 20, 2021 from 9am to 3pm
6. Pastoral Care with Pastor Betty Weiser
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on March 1, 2021
7. Congregational Care with Pastor Betty Weiser
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on March 15, 2021
8. Leadership and Administration with Rev. Dr. Craig Brown
This class will be a VIDEO that will be released on April 5, 2021
9. Faith Formation & Discipleship with Rev. Dr.Craig Brown
This class will be taught LIVE via zoom on Saturday April 17, 2021 from 9am to 3pm
10. Preaching Practicum and District Superintendent Day with Rev. Dr. Reginald Nichols and the District Superintendents
This class will be taught LIVE via zoom on Saturday May 8, 2021 from 9am to 3pm
There is only 12 spots available! Please register and fill out the application today!
If you have any questions, please email Scott Gessford at clm@cnumc.org
ADITIONAL MATERIALS:
Our goal is to keep costs down as much as possible. Some of the instructors may provide additional reading materials for you to read, we will try and have them as PDF’s for your convenance.
COST:
The cost for taking these classes is $600. If you cannot afford the cost of the class, please talk with your Pastor and Church to help you out. This class will help you be a better leader for your church, and it will benefit them as much as it will benefit you!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION.