License to Preach School Online Enjoy online classes via Zoom and meeting with your fellow pastors from the comfort of your home. Independent pre-work, Zoom classes, and course work through our online learning system, Course Connect, make up the body of our classes, with the exception of Worship & Sacraments and Preaching, which have an in-person component for MSAC pastors (available remotely for pastors serving in other conferences.)
2025 - 2026 Classes License to Preach School ALL CLASSES ONLINE Complementary use of Digital Theological Library 2 with registration. Most books are available saving money for students.
United Methodist Tradition August 11 - 25, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus Worship & Sacraments September 8 - 29, 2025 4 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect + September 20th in person* 9:00 am - 3:00 pm = 16 hours total *remote class access for out-of-state participants MSAC students are required to attend in person Click here to Register Syllabus
Preaching October 13 - November 3, 2025 4 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect + October 25th in person* 9:00 am - 3:00 pm = 16 hours total *remote class access for out-of-state participants MSAC students are required to attend in person Click here to Register Syllabus
Leadership and Administration November 17 - December 1, 2025 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus
Educational Ministries January 5 - 19, 2026 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect work = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus
Pastoral Care February 9 - 23, 2026 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus Mission & Evangelism March 9 -23, 2026 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus
Spiritual Formation April 6 - 20, 2026 3 Zoom classes (2 hours each, Mondays) + 2 hours on Course Connect = 8 hours total Click here to Register Syllabus
Mississippi Pastors must take a minimum of 6 classes with the CFM at Millsaps College. With prior approval, pastors may take up to two courses at another approved LPS school. There is a CFM fee of $50 for each class taken at another school to cover grading cost. For more information, email Rev. Beth Miller, [email protected].
All classes are now using an Online Format. What is involved in an Online Course?
Class length has not changed. Each class will be either 8 or 16 hours of work, as required by GBHEM.
Zoom classes are more than 50% of each class
ZOOM meetings (Synchronous Work - done as a group at the same time)
Independent work (reading & pre-work found in your syllabus)
Course Connect - independent assignments done online at your own pace, but that have deadlines.
To find out more, read License to Preach Policies and Guidelines above.
You must do ALL sections of the course to receive credit. GBHEM requires that no student miss more than 20% of any LPS Course.
