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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  
MTC007-SEDC SED C - Teaching the Faith Apr 2 - Apr 23
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
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Dr. Claire Partlow Register now Read more
MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community Apr 4 - Apr 25 Thursdays 6-8 pm (Pacific) 4 weeks
8 hours
Eunice Graham Register now Read more
MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine May 2 - Jun 20 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
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
Cohort Members Only
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Yared Halche Register now Read more
MTC005 Interpreting Scripture Aug 19 - Oct 14
No class Sep 2
Mondays 6-8 PM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Jonathan Priest Register now Read more
MTC013 Starting New Ministries Oct 1 - Oct 22 Tuesdays 6-8 PM (Pacific) 4 weeks
8 hours
Rev. Dr. Peter Meier Register now Read more
MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith Oct 17 - Dec 19
No class Oct 31 or Nov 28
Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Pacific) 8 weeks
16 hours
Rev. Bo Baumeister Register now Read more
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8 hours
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PartialPay
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MTC020
Course Title
Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission
Class Dates
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4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Tim Bayer
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AppFee
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MTC011
Course Title
Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It
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4 weeks
8 hours
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MTC009
Course Title
God's Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500
Class Dates
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Dr. Linda Borecki
Course Code
MTC007
Course Title
Teaching the Faith
Class Dates
Day/Time*
Thursdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Dr. Cari Chittick
Course Code
MTC007-SEDC
Course Title
SED C - Teaching the Faith
Class Dates
Apr 2 - Apr 23
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
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Dr. Claire Partlow
Course Code
MTC010
Course Title
Spiritually Caring for Your Community
Class Dates
Apr 4 - Apr 25
Day/Time*
Thursdays 6-8 pm (Pacific)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Eunice Graham
Course Code
MTC003
Course Title
The Christian Faith: Doctrine
Class Dates
May 2 - Jun 20
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
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
Cohort Members Only
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 7-9 PM (Eastern)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Yared Halche
Course Code
MTC005
Course Title
Interpreting Scripture
Class Dates
Aug 19 - Oct 14
No class Sep 2
Day/Time*
Mondays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Jonathan Priest
Course Code
MTC013
Course Title
Starting New Ministries
Class Dates
Oct 1 - Oct 22
Day/Time*
Tuesdays 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
4 weeks
8 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Dr. Peter Meier
Course Code
MTC004
Course Title
Proclaiming the Faith
Class Dates
Oct 17 - Dec 19
No class Oct 31 or Nov 28
Day/Time*
Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Pacific)
Length
8 weeks
16 hours
Instructor Name
Rev. Bo Baumeister

* 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.