CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION & FORMATION
Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church
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CLERGY CONTINUING EDUCATION & FORMATION Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church |
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To see a list of upcoming events:
For an explanation of the CEU and other requirements:
To report your CEUs:
For funding procedures and guidelines:
More Continuing Ed. Resources:
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CEU Information & Requirements The short definition of a CEU: Continuing Education Unit: 1 CEU = 10 contact hours of instruction. For an expanded explanation of CEUs, from The Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for Ministry (SACEM) click here: "Standards and Guidlelines for Use of CEUs" The Continuing Education and Spiritual Formation Covenant, proposed by the Clergy Study Team (WPAUMC Believe Again! Plan for Ministry), begins: "This Covenant is intended to motivate all clergy to participate in continuous study, education and spiritual formation; the intent is to encourage and enable life-long learning, leading to growth in faithfulness, effectiveness and fruitfulness throughout the career of each clergyperson." To read the rest of the document click here: Continuing Covenant WPA Continuing Education Requirements:Complete 4 CEUs each year. Exceptions are made for part-time clergy, probationary members and those in a Course of Study or other accredited or degreed program. CEUs may be credited for time spent in study group, reading and reflection, listening to instructional CDs and on-line courses. Complete 1 CEU every quadrennium in each of the following areas: 1. Theology/Ethics/Bible Study/Wesleyan Studies 2. Practice of Ministry (preaching, pastoral care, administration, & stewardship including environmental, personal health, & financial) 3. Leadership/Contemporary Church/Mission Awareness & Visioning 4. Prayer & Spirituality Qualifying Continuing Ed Units is ultimately the decision of the District Superintendent in conversation with the Pastor and the S/PPRC. If you have questions regarding CEU credit for courses or events you are considering, contact your District Superintendent. A great resource for defining CEUs which you may find helpful is The Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for Ministry (a network of shared resources representing several denominations): www.sacem.com
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