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Write a summary paragraph of what you learned from this material.
Identify two scripture references about hospitality in the bible. Relate hospitality to what you learn in the Cultural Competency module.
Online Discipleship Training
Read the entirety of Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt L. Hickman prior to licensing school.
Write a one-page reflection on your group worship preparation and process submitted within 24 hours of your group worship experience.
Write a one-two page paper about your understanding of the pattern of worship for any United Methodist Worship Service.
Names & Attributes of God
Life Cycles of Congregation
Conflict Transformation
Circle Process
Church Size Theory
Submit a one page document explaining how you will integrate the use of digital communication into your ministry.
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 Clergy Lic School
Baptism - Writing Assignment
Read Preaching by Fred Craddock prior to licensing school.
Short Sermon _ Upload your short sermon manuscript including the elements taught in the Preaching module.
Read the entirety of Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide by John Patton prior to licensing school.
Writing Assignment - Provide a one page summary of the class session.
Identify two resources in your area that provide support for suicide prevention.
Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Death and Resurrection prior to licensing school.
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
Write a two-page summary of your understanding of communion to be submitted by July 1, 5:00 p.m.
Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Christian Marriage prior to licensing school. Provide the key elements of a wedding service in the United Methodist tradition.
To prepare for the session, provide one Scripture Text or Story that informs your understanding of mission and one word or phrase that communicates its concept.
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/
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.
Leadership Resources
United Methodist Traditions - https://rise.articulate.com/share/JukDw93Rw5Qh9h7wVRffuw4nqR1MBNOT#/
https://rise.articulate.com/share/JukDw93Rw5Qh9h7wVRffuw4nqR1MBNOT#/
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Write a summary paragraph of what you learned from this material.
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Cultural Competency
Identify two scripture references about hospitality in the bible. Relate hospitality to what you learn in the Cultural Competency module.
Discipleship
Online Discipleship Training
Worship
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 for any United Methodist Worship Service.
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Names & Attributes of God
Church Administration
Life Cycles of Congregation
Conflict Transformation
Circle Process
Church Size Theory
Church Communications
Submit a one page document explaining how you will integrate the use of digital communication into your ministry.
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Sacraments - Baptism
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 Clergy Lic School
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Baptism - Writing Assignment
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Preaching
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.
Preview
Pastoral Care
Read the entirety of Pastoral Care: An Essential Guide by John Patton prior to licensing school.
Preview
Suicide Prevention
Writing Assignment - Provide a one page summary of the class session.
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Identify two resources in your area that provide support for suicide prevention.
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Funerals
Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Death and Resurrection prior to licensing school.
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Sacraments - Communion
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 July 1, 5:00 p.m.
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Weddings
Read United Methodist Book of Worship Sections on Services of Christian Marriage prior to licensing school. Provide the key elements of a wedding service in the United Methodist tradition.
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Missions
To prepare for the session, provide 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/
Preview
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.
Preview
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Leadership Resources
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