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February 2024

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Practical Church Leadership

Graduate Certificate Program


Foundation Scholarship Applications Are Open

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2024

The responsibilities and roles of pastors today are far broader and more complex than they were only a generation ago. In addition to preaching and discipleship, pastors are often asked to lead resource development, personnel management, strategic planning, church communications and other administrative responsibilities.


The Practical Church Leadership Program is designed to equip pastors to meet the demands of these expanding administrative expectations. 


Foundation scholarships for this one-year program are available to Louisiana United Methodist clergy who currently serve as pastors or associate pastors. Most coursework is online, but participants must travel to three in-person meetings.


The Foundation's financial commitment to each selected clergy is approximately $10,000. This includes full tuition and travel expenses, such as transportation, hotel and meals for the three in-person meetings.


The next cohort begins in July 2024.

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Workshops are from 9:00 am to 12 Noon, with breakfast served.


March 9, First UMC, Lake Charles


April 13, Dillard University, New Orleans

United Methodist clergy and laity are invited to these free, half-day morning workshops to:


  • Explore the theology of and the current necessity for ministry innovation,
  • Learn about examples of such efforts,
  • Engage in idea-shaping exercises, and
  • Leave with ample information about grant writing and the resources available within our Foundation, the Louisiana Conference and our regions.

Facilitator:

Britney Winn Lee

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