The Curriculum
Each class is a three-hour workshop, with additional time consideration for reading and response questions. Anyone can take any class at any time. The curriculum consists of 8 core classes and 4 elective classes.
Required for every class
School of Ministry Workbook
All School of Ministry classes are taught from the student workbook.
Get the workbookThe Path to Certification
Those seeking a Certificate in Lay Ministry must complete the eight core classes and two electives. Upon completion of these 10 classes, aspiring CLM students enroll in a six-month mentorship with an ordained pastor.
Three Ways to Take a Class
Online Campus
Take classes online from wherever you serve.
Hub Church Events
Join a class at one of our in-person hub church events.
October Intensive Week
An immersive week with morning and evening worship and activities for fellowship and community.
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 online only from 7-8 p.m. Rev. Abby Salazar will be leading this training day. For additional questions, please email Abby at abbysalazar817@gmail.com or school@trinitygmc.org. Online […]
SOM Leader: John Robert; Abby Salazaar | Global Methodist Doctrine, Basics of Preaching, Leading Public Worship and Sacraments, Leading Prayer Ministries
SOM Leader: John Moore | Classes and registration link TBA
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 be held online only from 9-10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Tim Turner will be leading this training day. For additional questions, please email Tim at pastortimturner@gmail.com […]
SOM Leader: Emily Blair | Mission and Evangelism, Caring Ministry, Wesleyan Theology, Leading Small Groups
A one-day School of Ministry equipping supply pastors, certified lay ministers, and those exploring a call to ministry — morning and afternoon classes at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Baytown.
Course Topic: Leadership, Polity, and Administration School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Dr. Tim Turner This course starts on October 3 and continues October 10 and October 17. Each session will be held online only from 9-10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Tim Turner will be leading this training day. For additional questions, please email Tim at pastortimturner@gmail.com […]
SOM Leader: Supervising Elder Team | SOM Intensive Week (ALL CLASSES)
Course Topic: Leading Public Worship and Sacraments School of Ministry Leader: Rev. Emily Blair This course starts on October 12 and continues October 19 and October 26. Each session will be held online only from 6-7 p.m. Rev. Emily Blair will be leading this training day. For additional questions, please email Emily at pastoremilyblair@gmail.com or […]
