CLM Course Syllabus 2024

Introductory Meeting

• Module I (first half)
• CLM - The role and process
• Expectations and Design of the Course

Session 1 -Spiritual Gifts and Call

• Module 1 (second half)
• Book Discussion - Synergy, Chapter 1
• Book Discussion - For the Common Good, Christine Harman
• Leadership Topic - Spiritual Gifts and Ministry
• Discipline - Praying the Scripture
• Portico lectures - Gifts, Ministry, Mutual Ministry Team

Session 2 - Worship

• Module II, Section 1
• Book Discussion - Preaching and Leading Worship, William H. Willimon
• Leadership Topic - Call (Synergy, Chapter 2)
• Discipline - Devotional Reading
• Portico lectures - Order of Worship, Hymnal, Covenant

Session 3 - Preaching

• Module II, Section 2
• Book Discussion - From Pew to Pulpit, Clifton F. Guthrie
• Leadership Topic- Ministry (Synergy, Chapter 3)
• Discipline - Hospitality
• Portico lectures - Christian Year, Lectionary, Grace, Project, Collect

Session 4 - Faith Formation and Discipleship, Part 1  (Your Personal Journey, Role of the Congregation, and Evangelism)

• Module II, Section 3, Parts 1 and 2
• Book Discussion - Faith Sharing Congregation,  Swanson & Clement
• Leadership Topic - Relationships (Synergy, Chapter 4)
• Discipline - Gratitude
• Portico Lectures - Purpose of Church, Hospitality, Theology & Means of Grace

Session 5 - Faith Formation and Discipleship, Part 2  (Membership and Discipleship)

• Module II, Section 3, Parts 3 and 4
• Book Discussion - Spirituality of Fundraising, Henri Nouwen (do not purchase)
• Leadership Topic - Team Ministry and Art of Asking (Synergy, Chapters 5 and 6)
• Discipline - Compassion
• Portico Lectures - Evangelism, Discipleship & Stewardship, Bible Study Tools

Session 6 - Pastoral/Congregational Care

• Module II, Section 4
• Elective Book to read for month - choice from list under Resources
• Leadership Topic - Developing Others as Leaders (Synergy, Chapter 7)
• Discipline - Sabbath
• Portico Lectures - Funeral Order of Worship, Caring for the Frail plus Fair Share Apportionment Course

Session 7 - Leadership and Administration

• Module III, Section 1
• Book Discussion - Church Leadership, Lovett Weems
• Leadership Topic - Mastering Meetings (Synergy, Chapter 8)
• Discipline - Examen
• Portico Courses - SWOT, Budgeting, Two helpful resources

Session 8 - Understanding Congregational Culture

• Module III, Section 2
• Book Discussion - The Missional Leader, Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romnanuk
• Leadership Topic - Dealing with Conflict and Complaints (Synergy, Chapter 9)
• Discipline - Service
• Portico Courses - Conflict Course

Session 9 - The Methodist Connection and Essential Beliefs and Faithful Living

• Module IV, Section 1and 2
• Book Discussion - Living our Beliefs, Kenneth Carder
• Leadership Topic - Church Employees (Synergy, Chapter 10)
• Discipline - Discernment
• Portico Lectures - Connectional Church, Book of Discipline, and Personal Ministry Plan

Session 10 - United Methodist History

• Module IV, Section 3
• Discussion - Baptism and Communion (material will be provided).
• Leadership Topic - Growing and Developing as a Leader,  (Synergy, Chapter 11)
• Portico Courses - Wesleyan Quadrilateral, General Rules