Registrations are open for the next EPA UMC Local Pastor Licensing School. It will be offered via Zoom sessions from February to early April in 2025.

The registration fee is $375

The Local Pastor Licensing School is a foundational learning experience for preparation to become an appointed Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church of Eastern Pennsylvania. Over the course, students will engage in facilitated learning on topics such as worship, preaching, spiritual formation, mission, evangelism, theology, pastoral care, United Methodist tradition, administration and more. A student’s preparation, attendance, participation, performance and assignments are all vital in the process.

*A candidate for ministry must be approved by their District Committee on Ministry or recommended by their District Superintendent to attend Local Pastor Licensing School.

If you have any questions please contact the Dean of the EPA Local Pastor Licensing School, Rev. John Bletsch (pastorjohn@stmatthewsvf.org, 610-688-7055).

Register here