September 27-29, 2013 

Certified Lay Minister Training - Introductory Course September 2013

The Tuell Center is offering an Introductory CLM Course in September for those interested in becoming a CLM and those who are already a CLM. There will be new topics covered in the training that were not covered in the training in 2012, such as Weslyan Theology by Bishop Hagiya, Biblical Interpretation, United Methodist Polity and Doctrine, Pastoral Care and Visitations, Funerals and Weddings, and Administering the Local Church.

The training begins on Friday, Sept. 27th at 1 PM and ends that day at 8 PM. On Saturday, Sept. 28th training will run from 8:30 AM until 8 PM. On Sunday we will begin with a 9:30 AM worship experience at Des Moines UMC and end at 3 PM.

The CLM training process is a two-year cycle that includes an Introduction to Ministry Overview Course and 4 intermediate courses: A) Intermediate Preaching; B) Worship and the Sacraments; C) Wesleyan Heritage Applied Today: Evangelism and Mission-Field Engagement; and D) Disciplemaking Systems.

It is important to note that the process of certification as a lay minister is separate from the training.  All laity must follow the process outlined by your District Committee on Ministry in conjunction with ¶271 of the 2012 Book of Discipline in order to be approved for the CLM designation.  Satisfactory completion of all the CLM training courses is required to acquire and maintain certification.  All lay persons interested in enhancing their ministry are invited to attend these trainings.

COST: $75 for PNW attendees, $150 for Oregon-Idaho attendees

We will be offering rooms at  up to $45/night per person at a nearby hotel. However, we will be requiring double occupancy. If you must have a single room, we will ask you to pay the difference.

For PNW attendees, gas will be reimbursed at $0.14/mile.

Lunches and dinners will be covered as well as snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Breakfast will not be provided at the training, but is included at the hotel. The conference office is close to a Safeway and many small restaurants.

If  you need assistance making flight reservations or any other arrangements, contact Angie Lyons at alyons@pnwumc.org or call 206.870.6802. 

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