Local Pastor Licensing School

Information about upcoming LPLS will be listed here when available.

What is the Local Pastor Licensing School?

Designed for those who are preparing to serve as Licensed Local Pastors, the Local Pastor Licensing School offers an 80-hour, intensive introduction to the role and tasks of United Methodist Clergy. This is one element of the requirements for licensure as a Local Pastor, and is often required for anyone who will serve as lead pastor of a church (contact your District Superintendent for more information).

The curriculum covers essentials in these areas:

• United Methodist History, Doctrine, and Theology
• Worship
• Preaching
• Leadership and Administration
• Spiritual Formation
• Christian Education
• Congregational Care
• Mission, Evangelism, and Church Vitality
• Introduction to Pastoral Ethics

Note: Certification as a candidate is preferred, but not required, for participation in the Licensing School of the Rockies. Approval of a District Superintendent is required, as is assignment of a clergy mentor by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry or District Superintendent. Please confirm that your DS will approve your attendance prior to registering.

Please email Rev. Emily Hagan at pastor@firstumclafayette.org with any questions you might have about Licensing School.