The following is the tentative course syllabus for the Conference CLM Course in 2026.
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, Apportionments
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 - Leading Through Resistance: Quit Pushing Back by Tod Bolsinger
- 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 1 and 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
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