East TN District Studies & Clergy Development
2023 – 2024 Course of Study Offerings
Fall 2023 (Sept. – Nov.)
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- Preaching the Story of God — Rev. Andy Keffer, Rev. Scott Roberts, (and perhaps guest Preachers / Teachers!)
- Providing Christian Education for All Ages — Rev. Sherry Lenderman
Location: Zoom; Class meeting time: TBD; Start Date: Approximately Sept. 10, 2023.
Winter 2024 (Jan. – March)
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- Exploring John Wesley’s Theology — Rev. Dr. Joseph Wood
- Administering the Local Church — Rev. Russ Fairbanks
Location: Zoom; Class meeting time: TBD; Start Date: Approximately Jan. 7, 2024
Spring 2024 (April – June)
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- Living Ethical Lives — Rev. Joshua Crowe
- Exploring Nazarene History and Polity — Rev. Dr. Joseph Wood & Rev. Matt Cole
Location: Zoom; Class meeting time: TBD; Start Date: Approximately Apr. 7, 2024
East TN District Course of Study Notes:
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- Students are encouraged to take Supervised Ministry Experience Phase 1 (course work, not the portfolio) and review Exploring Nazarene History and Polity with their Pastoral Mentor. These courses have great application within the local church context.
- Other in-person classes may be offered as needed.
- DCPI Church Planting Courses available year-round online at: https://dcpi.academy/
- Course fees are $55.00 per course. Please make checks out to East Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene and send to the District Treasurer at:
- East TN District Church of the Nazarene, ATTN: Scott Ezell, CPA, P.O. BOX 342, Gordonsville, TN 38569
- We encourage the local church to pay fees for individuals licensed from the respective local church where their membership is held.
- Lay persons are welcome to attend. These courses are excellent for Discipleship Training. If you would like to register for any of the above courses, please advise the course instructor.
- All course materials can be found at: https://www.usacanadaregion.org/clergy-development/call-ministry/educ-requirements/mcos
Trevecca’s Christian Ministry Online (CMO) program can be TUITION FREE for those training to be Nazarene clergy (with at least a Local Minister’s License)! If you or someone you know could benefit from an accredited bachelor’s degree completion program, especially in preparation for ordination, you can email LRWellsMartsolf@trevecca.edu or visit the CMO website: (https://www.trevecca.edu/academics/program/christian-ministry).
Ready to sign up? Have any questions? Please Contact Rev. Scott M. Collins @ ScottMCollins@gmail.com – Studies Secretary, East TN District Board of Ministry