Called to Preach Course

LSM CORE Course

Instructor:  Rev. Joel Harbarger

This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. This course is the required preaching course for the Lay Speaker track of study.

Dates/Times:

            Friday, May 15, 2026 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

            Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

            Hocking River District Office

            47 Johnson Rd, The Plains, OH 45870

Cost for Classes: $30.00 per participant in-person (breakfast, lunch, and snacks included)*child care offered*

Contact:   Barb Conover - BConover@wocumc.org - (740) 677-0136

Students will need to purchase their own text:

From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie can be purchased through UpperRoom.org.

Please read the book before the class begins.Additional assignments will be made on Friday evening, May 15th, 2026

Deadline for registration: May 2, 2026