To see a list of  Current event options:

For an explanation of the CEU and other requirements:

For funding information:

To report your CEUs:

More Continuing Ed. Resources:

WPA Conference Website:

Dear Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Pastors,

Continuing formation is an essential and ongoing process for faithful, effective and fruitful ministry. These webpages serve to connect you with opportunities and resources to expand and enhance your ministry. 

Use this page as your 'jumping off' point for information related to clergy continuing education and formation requirements.  Olmsted Manor Retreat Center and the Western Pennsylvania Conference Center are working together to connect you with programs and resources to help you to be Faithful, Effective and Fruitful.  

Choose from the list on the left to access information, forms and contacts to help you further your education and spiritual formation.

Also, we value your input.  Feel free to pass on any suggestions you may have to streamline and facilitate this process.  Address your concerns to:  CCEF@olmstedmanor.org

The Clergy Continuing Education and Formation (CCEF) committee formed in response to the 2008 Believe Again Clergy Study Team Report.  If you would like to read the entire Clergy Study Team Report click here for a pdf file (58 pages):  Clergy Study Team Report

CONTACTS:

You may wish to address comments and questions to the appropriate persons:

Kathy Mikesell, Convenor of the Orders, CCEF Chair for BOOM: kathymikesell@yahoo.com

Bill Pieringer, Chair, Order of Elder: pastorbill.cumc@verizon.net

Rev. Debbie Pisor (familyministries@dutilhumc.org) and Rev. Patsy Ciampa (deaconpatsy@yahoo.com), co-chairs of the Order of Deacons

Chair, Local Pastor & Associate Members: tba

(Members of the CCEF committee include: Kathy Mikesell, convener; Randy Bain, John Crone, Jody Larson, Jane Ellen Nickell, Bill Pieringer, Joan Rousseau, Merry Ryding)

To Contact CCEF: email:  CCEF@olmstedmanor.org 

TO CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: