This is a required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study.

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.

• Meeting: This hybrid class will be held in-person at Mt Carmel UMC, 9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick, Maryland 21704, and online via Zoom
  Meeting ID: 817 1869 8662
  Passcode: 392920
  Participants must attend all classes either IN Person or via ZOOM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class start time.
• Dates and Time: Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM and Saturday, Dec 5, 9:00AM- 12:00 PM (Please bring a lunch and a beverage).
• Instructor: Rev. Dionne T. Hall
• 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. Study Bible (NRSV is preferred but not mandatory); Worship Bulletins (copies of 3-4 weeks of bulletins if your church uses them); Commentaries will be discussed in class – bring a laptop/cell phone to look up some of the online commentaries.
• Class Assignments: Please read the book before class and reflect on the questions after each chapter. Bring your answers to the questions to class with you and be ready to discuss them. To pass the class, participants must attend each session and complete all required assignments in the requested timeframe.
• Online Registration Only: $40
• Registration Deadline: November 11, 2026