Program Dates

The program requires both in-person and online attendance. Attendance at all sessions is necessary to complete the program.

In-person dates will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., at the GNJ Mission and Resource Center 205 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, NJ 07753

• February 1, March 1, March 15, April 5

Online ZOOM meetings will be held the following Tuesday evenings from 7 pm – 9 pm.

• January 21, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8

Requirements for Attending

1. Online Registration due by January 15, 2025 – $225 Registration Fee
2. Commitment to attend ALL Sessions
3. Membership in a United Methodist Church of the Greater NJ Conference
4. Active Certified Lay Servant – completed an advanced lay servant class within the last three years and active in one’s congregation
5. Approval from one’s Pastor and Church Council
6. Online recommendation form completed by one’s pastor by January 20th. Students are responsible for contacting one’s pastor to complete the online recommendation form. Click here for form.

Deadline to register is January 15, 2025