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February 2006 |
Fellowship of Local Pastor and Associate Members present pilot program
By Mike Smith
KOKOMO, Ind. - The Fellowship of Local Pastor and Associate Members presented its pilot Basic Training 1 program Jan. 14 to candidates requesting to become Certified Lay Ministers. They met at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Kokomo.
Representing the North Indiana Conference, South Indiana Conference and the Indian River Michigan Conference, the 18 students were instructed in worship planning and preparation by the Rev. Judy Adams, in pastoral care by the Rev. Terry Marker and in conflict resolution by the Rev. Marilyn Dunton.
The course provides necessary training requirements for certification and continuation as a Certified Lay Minister as outlined in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church - 2004 ¶ 272.
The course assists Certified Lay Ministers in building a solid foundation for their ministry and leadership within the congregation they serve and provides training in practical aspects of ministry. Courses are graded on a pass-fail basis using completion of assigned written work, class participation, demonstrated comprehension of a basic knowledge and understanding of subject, and materials presented as criteria.
Basic Training 2 will be held on March 11 at St. Luke's in Kokomo. Students in Basic Training 2, will be taught United Methodist theology of the sacraments and confirmation, church administration, and balancing family and spiritual life.
Mike Smith serves as chairperson of the Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members and as pastor of Faith Chapel in Huntington, Ind.
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