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      • Frequently Asked Questions
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      • FAQs about License to Preach School
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      • People Portal
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LICENSe
​to preach sCHOOL

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.)


Student Book List for ALL CLASSES
License to Preach School Policies & Guidelines



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2025 - 2026 Classes
License to Preach School
ALL CLASSES ONLINE
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Complementary use of Digital Theological Library 2
with registration.  Most books are available
saving money for students.

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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
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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
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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

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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. 

Student Resources 

  • Access to Course Connect​ Click here.    
  • ​To access the Digital Theological Library​ click HERE
  • Visit www.seeallthepeople.org for discipleship resources from the General Board of Discipleship.
  • Some books are available in a savings bundle from Cokesbury.  Follow this Link.
  • Other recommended reading:         
​                 The CEB Study Bible
                 Reading Scripture as Wesleyans by Joel B. Green
                 Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller 
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​           Center for Ministry
           Box 150041
           Millsaps College
           1701 N. State Street
           Jackson, MS 39210

      [email protected]
      601-974-1488