Clergy Licensing School

Weddings

1 Lesson

Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Christian Marriage prior to licensing school.
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Funerals

1 Lesson

Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Death and Resurrection prior to licensing school.
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Sacraments - Baptism

2 Lessons

Download and read “By Water and the Spirit: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Baptism” at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/by-water-and-the-spirit-full-text prior to LPLS.
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Baptism - Writing Assignment
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Sacraments - Communion

2 Lessons

Download and read “This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion” at https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/this-holy-mystery-a-united-methodist-understanding-of-holy-comm
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Write a two-page summary of your understanding of communion to be submitted by Friday, July 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
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Worship

4 Lessons

Read the entirety of Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt L. Hickman prior to licensing school.
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Write a one-page reflection on your group worship preparation and process submitted within 24 hours of your group worship experience.
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Write a one-two page paper about your understanding of the pattern of worship to be submitted by Friday, July 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
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Names & Attributes of God
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Preaching

2 Lessons

Read Preaching by Fred Craddock prior to licensing school.
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Short Sermon _ Upload your short sermon manuscript including the elements taught in the Preaching module.
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Pastoral Care

1 Lesson

Read the entirety of Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide by John Patton prior to licensing school.
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Suicide Prevention

2 Lessons

Writing Assignment - Provide a one page summary of the class session.
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Provide two resources in your area that provide support for suicide prevention.
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United Methodist Traditions - https://www.umctraining.org/courses/what-it-means

2 Lessons

Complete the only course for What It Means to Be United Methodist. Provide Certificate of Completion by uploading a digital copy into the Moodle App prior to licensing school.
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Provide Certificate of Completion
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Missions

3 Lessons

Come prepared to share one Scripture Text or Story that informs your understanding of mission and one word or phrase that communicates its concept.
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Read the Theology of Mission statement for the General Board of Global Ministries provided at this link. (2 pages). https://umcmission.org/our-theology-of-mission/
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Read the blog post found at this link of UM & Global (a blog dedicated to fostering conversations about the global nature of The United Methodist Church). A New Definition of Mission.
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Church Administration

6 Lessons

PowerPoint Presentation
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Handout of PPT Presentation
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Life Cycles of Congregation
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Conflict Transformation
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Circle Process
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Church Size Theory
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Digital Ministry and Fresh Expressions

1 Lesson

Submit a one page document explaining how you will integrate the use of digital communication into your ministry.
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Clergy Licensing School - June 2024

East and West Ohio Conferences - In Person Licensing School

Course Summary

Course Curriculum

Weddings

Funerals

Sacraments - Baptism

Sacraments - Communion

Worship

Preaching

Pastoral Care

Suicide Prevention

United Methodist Traditions - https://www.umctraining.org/courses/what-it-means

Missions

Church Administration

Digital Ministry and Fresh Expressions

Donnetta Peaks

John Girard

Robin Dillon

John Smith

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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