Local Preachers
Local Preachers are members of the church who have been accredited to lead worship and preach.
Anyone candidating for ordination as a Methodist minister is normally required to have 'tested the water' by completing the Faith & Worship course and becoming a fully accredited Local Preacher. The qualification is also usually desirable for most lay pastoral jobs with congregations throughout Ireland.
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For any queries relating to Local Preacher's training or assessment, contact: Rev Mervyn Ewing email |
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Local Preacher Training
Members of the Methodist Church are encouraged to examine whether they have a call to preach.
Studying the Faith & Worship course will help you to do this. You can study on your own or with a local tutor but you'll find it more enjoyable and supportive to join a class in your area or at Edgehill College, where a part-time course is run on Thursday evenings.
You might find this leaflet helpful but be sure to talk to your minister about being put forward as a Local Preacher 'on trial' at the next Circuit Executive meeting. If accepted, the Circuit will pay for your course folders and you will be involved in leading services during your studies.
Requirements for Assessment (pdf)
Manual of Laws relevant to Local Preachers (pdf)
Service Report Form & Summary Sheet 
How to submit a Section of Faith & Worship for Assessment 
Faith & Worship Assessment Cover Sheet
(to accompany each section of Faith & Worship)
Guidance on preparing a Worship Report
Revised Reading List - Local Preachers on Trial are required to read four books from this list.
Superintendents & Local Tutors
Guidelines for Superintendents & Local Tutors (pdf)
Exegesis Passages 2012 (For all work received or submitted after 1st October 2011) | |
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