BW Conference Lay Servant Academy
Called To Preach - Advanced Course 

Called to Preach 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. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study.

Zoom Meeting: Class will be held via Zoom. Information for joining the class will be provided 24 hours before the start date. Participants must remain on the screen throughout the class.  

Zoom Link: Will not be posted but will be sent to all registrants after registration closes, one business day before the start date.

Dates and Time: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-9:30 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-9:30 PM, and Friday, May 22, 6:00-10 PM.  

Instructor: Rev. Jason Jordan-Griffith 

Required Text: From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie, Participant’s Book•  AB6660 • 978-0-687-06660-5. Text can be purchased from Amazon, Cokesbury, Upper Room, and other vendors.

Class Assignments: Please read the book before class. To pass the class, participants must attend each session and complete all required assignments in the requested timeframe.

Online Registration Only: $40

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026

Questions may be directed to Kim Walker at kwalker@bwcumc.org

(The Conference reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment or other circumstances. The Conference will give as much notice of cancelation as possible, students will receive a refund.

All other Refunds must be requested before the first scheduled class date.)