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 | Online Campus | June 9

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    Course Topic: Basics of Preaching School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Tim Turner This course starts on June 9 and continues June 16 and June 23. Each session will be […]

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | July 6

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    Course Topic: Leading Small Groups School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Emily Blair This course starts on July 6 and continues July 13 and July 20. Each session will be held […]

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | July 8

    Online Campus

    Course Topic: Global Methodist Church Doctrine School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Kevin McMachen This course starts on July 8 and continues July 15 and July 22. Each session will be […]

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | August 1

    Online Campus

    Course Topic: Global Methodist Church History School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Tim Turner This course starts on August 1 and continues August 8 and August 15. Each session will […]

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | August 11

    Online Campus

    Course Topic: Caring Ministry School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Abby Salazar This course starts on August 11 and continues August 18 and August 25. Each session will be held online […]

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | September 8

    Online Campus

    Course Topic: Leading Prayer Ministry School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Abby Salazar This course starts on September 8 and continues September 15 and September 22. Each session will be held […]

  • School of Ministry | Jennings, LA | September 12

    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

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    School of Ministry | Online Campus | September 12

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    Course Topic: Basics of the Bible School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Tim Turner This course starts on September 12 and continues September 19 and September 26. Each session will […]

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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