NEW ENGLAND SYNOD SCHOOL OF LAY MINISTRY

School of Lay Ministry Tracks

Three interconnected tracks. Three flexible semesters. One formation journey — built for lay leaders exactly where they are.

Formation Built for Real Life

You don't need to commit to the full year to get started. Enroll one semester at a time — in one track, two, or all three. Every semester stands on its own.

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3 TracksBible & Theology · Practical Ministry · Church in the World

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3 SemestersSeptember–November · December–February · March–May

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9 Months TotalEnroll in one semester, two, or the full year — your pace

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1 CertificateCertificate of Lay Ministry Formation for full-year completers

Semester One Foundations

September – October – November

📖 BIBLE & THEOLOGY. OT: Creation → Exodus → Prophets

🤝 PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Orientation · Worship Leadership · Preaching

🌍 CHURCH IN THE WORLD

Identity & Mission · Neighbor-Love · Justice & Advocacy

Semester Two Deepening Roots

December – January – February

📖 BIBLE & THEOLOGY

NT: Gospels → Resurrection → Paul’s Letters

🤝 PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Pastoral Care · Bible Study · Evangelism & Outreach

🌍 CHURCH IN THE WORLD

Interfaith Partnerships · Poverty & Housing · Race & Belonging

Semester Three

Living it out

March – April – May

📖 BIBLE & THEOLOGY

ELCA Theology: Reformation → Sacraments → Faith in the World

🤝 PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Administration · New Members · Community Care & Sustainability

🌍 CHURCH IN THE WORLD

Creation Care · Digital Witness · Public Worship & Capstone

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