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Note: The Southeastern District (SED) of the LCMS offers a Lay Training program using a cohort model. Courses marked with “-SED” are specifically designed for those cohorts. If you are not a member of one of their cohorts and are interested in an “-SED” class, please contact us at: mtc@missiontrainingcenter.com.

Course Code Course Title Class Dates* Day/Time** Length Instructor Name  
MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach Nov 28 - Dec 19 Tuesdays 6-8 PM (Pacific) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller Register now Read more
MTC001 Old Testament Jan 6 - Feb 24 2024 Saturdays 8-10 AM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Shawn Hazel Register now Read more
MTC010-SEDC SED C - Spiritually Caring for Your Community Jan 9 - Jan 30 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Dcs. Robie Hillhouse Register now Read more
MTC003-SEDD SED D - The Christian Faith: Doctrine Jan 9 - Mar 5 2024
Cohort Members Only / No class Feb 20
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler Register now Read more
MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission Jan 15 - Feb 10 2024
Opens on Jan 15 Zoom Mtg Jan 31 at 6-9 PM Pacific
See Course Description ~4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Tim Bayer Register now Read more
MTC007 Teaching the Faith Feb 1 - Mar 21 2024 Thursdays 6-8 PM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Dr. Cari Chittick Register now Read more
MTC008-SEDC SED C - Christ-Centered Worship Feb 13 - Mar 5 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
TBA Register now Read more
MTC002 New Testament Mar 2 - Apr 27 2024
No Class Mar 30
Saturdays 8-10 AM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Bo Baumeister Register now Read more
MTC005 Interpreting Scripture Apr 1 - May 20 2024 Mondays 6-8 PM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Jonathan Priest Register now Read more
MTC007-SEDC SED C - Teaching the Faith Apr 2 - Apr 23 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Matt Bean Register now Read more
MTC019-SEDD SED D - Christian Worship: Its Roots and Meaning Apr 2 - Apr 23 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Dr. Claire Partlow Register now Read more
MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine May 2 - Jun 20 2024 Thursdays 6-8 pm (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Jon Muhly Register now Read more
MTC013-SEDC SED C - Starting New Ministries May 7 - May 28 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Peter Meier Register now Read more
MTC006-SEDD SED D - Missional Church and Outreach May 7 - May 28 2024
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Yared Halche Register now Read more
Course Code
MTC006
Course Title
Missional Church and Outreach
Class Dates
Nov 28 - Dec 19
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Paul Mueller
Course Code
MTC001
Course Title
Old Testament
Class Dates
Jan 6 - Feb 24 2024
Day/Time*
Saturdays 8-10 AM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Shawn Hazel
Course Code
MTC010-SEDC
Course Title
SED C - Spiritually Caring for Your Community
Class Dates
Jan 9 - Jan 30 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Dcs. Robie Hillhouse
Course Code
MTC003-SEDD
Course Title
SED D - The Christian Faith: Doctrine
Class Dates
Jan 9 - Mar 5 2024
Cohort Members Only / No class Feb 20
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler
Course Code
MTC020
Course Title
Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission
Class Dates
Jan 15 - Feb 10 2024
Opens on Jan 15 Zoom Mtg Jan 31 at 6-9 PM Pacific
Day/Time*
See Course Description
Length
~4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Tim Bayer
Course Code
MTC007
Course Title
Teaching the Faith
Class Dates
Feb 1 - Mar 21 2024
Day/Time*
Thursdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Dr. Cari Chittick
Course Code
MTC008-SEDC
Course Title
SED C - Christ-Centered Worship
Class Dates
Feb 13 - Mar 5 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
TBA
Course Code
MTC002
Course Title
New Testament
Class Dates
Mar 2 - Apr 27 2024
No Class Mar 30
Day/Time*
Saturdays 8-10 AM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Bo Baumeister
Course Code
MTC005
Course Title
Interpreting Scripture
Class Dates
Apr 1 - May 20 2024
Day/Time*
Mondays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Jonathan Priest
Course Code
MTC007-SEDC
Course Title
SED C - Teaching the Faith
Class Dates
Apr 2 - Apr 23 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Matt Bean
Course Code
MTC019-SEDD
Course Title
SED D - Christian Worship: Its Roots and Meaning
Class Dates
Apr 2 - Apr 23 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Dr. Claire Partlow
Course Code
MTC003
Course Title
The Christian Faith: Doctrine
Class Dates
May 2 - Jun 20 2024
Day/Time*
Thursdays 6-8 pm (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Jon Muhly
Course Code
MTC013-SEDC
Course Title
SED C - Starting New Ministries
Class Dates
May 7 - May 28 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Peter Meier
Course Code
MTC006-SEDD
Course Title
SED D - Missional Church and Outreach
Class Dates
May 7 - May 28 2024
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Yared Halche

* A minimum of five (5) students is required for a course to held in the online format.
* It is MTC’s intent to offer each course at least once every 18 months.
* Class dates are subject to change.

** All classes are listed in the Pacific time zone unless otherwise noted. (Eastern add 3 hrs / Central add 2 hrs / Mountain add 1 hr)

New to MTC?

Are you taking classes as part of a certification process through your district or mission organization? Be sure to connect with that organization prior to starting at MTC. They may have a separate application process and they may have updated their track since we posted it to our site.

Are you taking classes for your own personal growth and desire to have a more mission-focused outlook as a Christian? Feel free to register for any non-cohort class at anytime.

Take a look around the site. Choose a class or two you would like to take from the list above and add them to your cart. When you are ready to checkout, take a moment to complete our simple, online application. The link is also available when you click “No” in the “Submitted Your Application?” section on the left side of the Checkout screen. After completing and submitting your application, go back to the Checkout screen and select “Please add it to my card” to pay the one-time $30 application fee, and then click “Yes: Continue to finalize your registration below.” If paying with a credit or debit card, be sure the Billing Information matches the card information – especially if your church or RSO is paying for your courses. If you prefer to pay by check, you will receive an invoice via email and instructions on how to pay it. Email us if you have questions or want to learn more.