School of Ministry

"I don't know if I've ever seen the Spirit move the way I've seen this week. I needed this. It's hard to be filled when you're preaching and leading. Being with others on this same journey, connecting with them, and worshiping with them has been very fulfilling. Thank you for doing this." — School of Ministry program participant

The Trinity Conference School of Ministry offers a low-impact educational experience that primarily focuses on ministry development, spiritual formation, and an introductory exploration of God's call in the lives of our laity or clergy. These studies provide a basic training for ministry in the Global Methodist Church.

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  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 1

    Journey of Faith 130 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX, United States

    SOM Leader: Stephen Goldsmith | Wesleyan Theology, Global Methodist Doctrine, Global Methodist History, Basics of the Bible

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 2

    Woodcrest 1684 US-96, Lumberton, TX, United States

    SOM Leader: Kevin McMachen | Caring Ministry, Leading Prayer Ministries, Christian Discipleship, Leading Small Groups

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 3

    St. Paul Methodist Church 700 W. 8th Street, El Dorado, AR, United States

    SOM Leader: John Moore | Wesleyan Theology, Mission and Evangelism, Global Methodist History, Caring Ministry, Wesleyan Sacramental Theology and Practice (all-day advanced class)

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 4

    Trinity Methodist Church Ruston, LA, United States

    SOM Leader: Emily Blair | Christian Discipleship, Basics of the Bible, Basics of Preaching, Leadership, Polity, and Administration

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 5

    St. Mark's Methodist 3811 N Main St, Baytown, TX, United States

    SOM Leader: Jason Huffman | Caring Ministry, Mission and Evangelism, Global Methodist Doctrine, Leading Public Worship and Sacraments

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 6

    Jennings Methodist Church 702 N Cary Ave, Jennings, LA, United States

    SOM Leader: John Robert; Abby Salazaar | Leadership, Polity, and Administration, Basics of the Bible, Leading Small Groups, Caring Ministry

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 7

    First Methodist Church 903 Broadway St, Minden, LA, United States

    SOM Leader: John Moore | Wesleyan Theology, Global Methodist History, Basics of the Bible, Mission and Evangelism, Preaching Workshop (all-day advanced class)

  • School of Ministry | Youth Intensive

    Lakeview Methodist Conference Center 400 Private Road 6036, Palestine, TX, United States

    SOM Leader: Tim Turner and Team | Intensive for high-school aged youth

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 8

    Jennings Methodist Church 702 N Cary Ave, Jennings, LA, United States

    SOM Leader: John Robert; Abby Salazaar | Global Methodist Doctrine, Basics of Preaching, Leading Public Worship and Sacraments, Leading Prayer Ministries

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 10

    Trinity Methodist Church Ruston, LA, United States

    SOM Leader: Emily Blair | Mission and Evangelism, Caring Ministry, Wesleyan Theology, Leading Small Groups

  • School of Ministry | Saturday Session 11

    Journey of Faith 130 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX, United States

    SOM Leader: Stephen Goldsmith | Christian Discipleship, Leadership, Polity, and Administration, Mission and Evangelism, Caring Ministry, Wesleyan Sacramental Theology and Practice (all-day advanced class)

2025 Course Syllabi

Plan your educational pathway with course dates and details. Our 2025 Course Syllabi are available for download now.
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For Laity Leaders

The School of Ministry provides a great resource for local churches looking to effectively equip lay leadership with tools for ministry in the local church. Small group leaders, care team members, prayer teams, and especially local church lay leaders. Anyone can participate in courses.

For New Supply Pastors

New Supply Pastors need a quick toolkit for ministry training so that they can effectively serve the local church while attending seminary or Course of Study. The School of Ministry supplies this need especially through the intensive week held each October.

For Certified Lay Ministry

The School of Ministry provides a great resource for local churches looking to effectively equip lay leadership with tools for ministry in the local church. Small group leaders, care team members, prayer teams, and especially local church lay leaders. Anyone can participate in courses.

For Ministry Directors

Those already serving the local church as a Ministry Director (e.g., Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry, Worship Ministry, etc.) would find great benefit in the School of Ministry. Courses provide basic ministry training that can provide ministry directors a fuller understanding of ministry in the Global Methodist Church.

Request a Mentor

Mentors are available for those who are enrolled in the School of Ministry and who are pursuing candidacy toward certification as lay ministers and who meet other specific requirements of the program.
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Funding the Call

The Trinity Conference helps subsidize expenses. Additional scholarship options are available. Contact us for more information.
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