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Missional Ministry Tracks

For certification:  Individuals pursuing formal certification through their LCMS district or other ministry organization may be directed to complete all or part of the training through MTC. Listed below are the course tracks set down by several entities. Be sure to meet with the entity who will be certifying you prior to applying to MTC so that you can 1) understand their program, 2) ensure the courses listed below are still accurate, and 3) complete their application process, as it is generally separate from MTC’s. If you have any questions, please contact us or the entity that will be certifying you.

For Individual Learning & Growth:  Individuals (church members, Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, Elders, Deacons, Adult Confirmands) may take MTC courses for their own edification and growth. Several focused tracks are suggested below but anyone may take any non-cohort MTC class anytime it is offered for any reason! If you have any questions, please contact us.

  • California-Nevada-Hawaii District (CNH)

    The following is the list of courses, offered through Mission Training Center (MTC), for members of the California-Nevada-Hawaii (CNH) District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) or another district using their program who are interested in being trained to be a Lay Deacon. Please complete the application process through the CNH District Office prior to registering for classes or contact the MTC Program Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com if you have questions.

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES
    MTC001 Old Testament $300.00 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300.00 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300.00 16
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300.00 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300.00 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150.00 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300.00 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 104
    ELECTIVE COURSES – Students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 56 hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150.00 8
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300.00 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150.00 8
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150.00 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150.00 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150.00 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150.00 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150.00 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150.00 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150.00 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults in Ministry $150.00 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150.00 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150.00 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150.00 8
    TOTAL HOURS 160+

  • Northwest District (NOW)

    The following information is for members of the Northwest District (NOW) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through Mission Training Center (MTC) to be a Lay Deacon. The chart below will guide you as you choose courses. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES
    MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 104
    ELECTIVE COURSES – Students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 56 hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults in Ministry $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8
    TOTAL HOURS 160+

  • Pacific Southwest District (PSD)

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    The following information is for members of the Pacific Southwest District (PSD) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through its Lay Leadership Training Program (LLTP) using courses from Mission Training Center (MTC). The chart below will guide you as you choose course equivalents from MTC for the LLTP. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    PSD Lay Leadership Training Program (LLTP) Mission Training Center (MTC) Equivalent Courses
    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES FOR LAY DEACONS (LD) AND PARISH MINISTRY ASSISTANTS (PMA)
    Old Testament MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    New Testament MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    Doctrine MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    Evangelism/Assimilation MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    Teaching MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    History/Polity MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    Caregiving MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    Leadership/Ethics MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR PMAs 112
    ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR LDs
    Homiletics MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    Worship MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR LDs 144
    PMA students may choose any remaining courses (including MTC004, MTC008, MTC019 above) totaling at least 32 hours; LD students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 36 hours
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults In Ministry $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8
    TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR PMAs 144
    TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR LDs 180

  • Southeastern District (SED)

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    The following information is for members of the Southeastern District (SED) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through Mission Training Center (MTC) to be a Lay Deacon (LD). The chart below will guide you as you choose courses. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Course # Course Name and 2yr Cycle Dates – 2020-2022 Cost Class Hours
    ALL COURSES ARE REQUIRED
    YEAR 1 – Sep. 2020 thru May 2021                                                COHORT A
    Courses meet on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST, for either 4wks or 8wks
    Thanksgiving – 11/26/20; Ash Wednesday – 2/17/2021; Easter – 4/4/2021
    MTC001-SED Old Testament – Missio Dei in the Scripture $150 8
          Dates: Sep 1, 15, 22, 29
    MTC002-SED New Testament – Missio Dei in the Scripture $150 8
          Dates: Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
    MTC003-SED The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
          Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2
    MTC006-SED Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
          Dates: Mar 23, Apr 6, 13, 20
    MTC019-SED Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
          Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25
    YEAR 2 – Sep. 2021 thru May 2022                                                COHORT A
    Courses meet on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST for 4wks
    Thanksgiving – 11/25/2020; Ash Wednesday – 3/2/2022; Easter- 4/17/2022
    MTC008-SED Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
                        Dates: Aug 31, Sep 7, 14, 21
    MTC015-SED Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
                        Dates: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
    MTC021-SED Sharing the Faith $150 8
                        Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
    MTC010-SED Spiritually Caring for Your Community $150 8
                        Dates: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
    MTC007 -SED Teaching the Faith $150 8
                        Dates: Mar 15, 22, 29, April 5
    MTC013-SED Starting New Ministries $150 8
                        Dates: April 19, 26, May 3, 10
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 96
    Course # Course Name and 2yr Cycle Dates – 2021-2023 Cost Class Hours
    ALL COURSES ARE REQUIRED
    YEAR 1 – Sep. 2021 thru May 2022                                                 COHORT B
    Courses meet on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST, for either 4wks or 8wks
    Thanksgiving – 11/25/21; Ash Wednesday – 3/2/2022; Easter – 4/17/2022
    MTC001-SED Old Testament – Missio Dei in the Scripture $150 8
             Dates: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
    MTC002-SED New Testament – Missio Dei in the Scripture $150 8
             Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 or 30
    MTC003-SED The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
            Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
    MTC006-SED Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
             Dates: Mar 15, 22, 29, Apr 5
    MTC019-SED Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
             Dates: Apr 19, 26, May 3, 10
    YEAR 2 – Sep. 2022 thru May 2023                                                COHORT B
    Courses meet on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm EST for 4wks
    Thanksgiving – 11/24/2022; Ash Wednesday – 2/22/2023; Easter – 4/9/2023
    MTC015-SED Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
                        Dates: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27
    MTC021-SED Sharing the Faith $150 8
                        Dates: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
    MTC010-SED Spiritually Caring for Your Community $150 8
                        Dates: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24
    MTC008-SED Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
                        Dates: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21
    MTC007-SED Teaching the Faith $150 8
                        Dates: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
    MTC013-SED Starting New Ministries $150 8
                        Dates: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 96

  • Florida-Georgia District (FL-GA)

    The following information is for members of the Florida-Georgia (FL-GA) District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through Mission Training Center (MTC) to be a Lay Deacon. The chart below will guide you as you choose courses. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES
    MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 104
    ELECTIVE COURSES – Students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 56 hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults In Ministry $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8
    TOTAL HOURS 160+

  • Iowa District West (IDW)

    The following information is for members of the Iowa District West (IDW) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through Mission Training Center (MTC) to be a Lay Deacon. The chart below will guide you as you choose courses. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES
    MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 104
    ELECTIVE COURSES – Students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 56 hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults In Ministry $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8
    TOTAL HOURS 160+

  • Mid-South District

    The following information is for members of the Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), or another district using their program, who are interested in being trained through its Deacon Training Program using courses from Mission Training Center (MTC). The chart below will guide you as you choose course equivalents from MTC for the Mid-South program. If you have any questions, please contact your district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Mid-South Deacon Program Mission Training Center (MTC) Equivalent Courses
    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES FOR DEACON LICENSURE
    Old Testament MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    New Testament MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    Doctrine MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    Homiletics MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    Biblical Interpretation MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 80
    ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES FOR DEACON CERTIFICATION
    Evangelism/Assimilation MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    Teaching the Faith MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    Worship MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    Church History MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    Caregiving MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    ADDITIONAL REQUIRED HOURS 72
    TOTAL HOURS 152
    OPTIONAL COURSES FOR CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults In Ministry $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8

     

  • Other Districts

    The following information is a suggested curriculum of Mission Training Center (MTC) courses for individuals interested in becoming a lay deacon in a district of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). Please check with your district regarding the protocols, expectations, and requirements for becoming a deacon in your own district. If you have any questions, please contact your own district office, or the MTC Coordinator at MTC@MissionTrainingCenter.com.

    Code # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    REQUIRED COURSES
    MTC001 Old Testament $300 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300 16
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300 16
    TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 104
    ELECTIVE COURSES – Students choose any remaining courses totaling at least 56 hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $150 8
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150 8
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $150 8
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults In Ministry $150 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Ministry $150 8
    MTC021 Sharing the Faith $150 8
    TOTAL HOURS 160+

  • GELNet - Globally Engaging Lutheran Network

    GELNet—Globally Engaging Lutheran Network

    Mission Statement

    “To connect communities to Jesus through networking of people, churches, and resources”

    GELNet is an alternative space for urban, suburban, rural, and inner-city congregations which are looking to encourage, equip, establish, and partner with new immigrant communities in their own cities and with indigenous leaders and churches around the world.

    Watch here for more information on our evolving relationship with GELNet!

  • Individual Learning & Growth

    MTC recognizes ministry track certification after successfully completing 50+ hours in a specific area. A person desiring to serve in a ministry context is encouraged to develop a specific learning track by choosing courses totaling 50+ hours which will be most helpful in the local ministry context and/or ministry functions assigned or pursuing. Examples of possible tracks include but are not limited to the following:

    Self-Designed Track (Highly Encouraged by MTC)

    Students choose any courses totaling 50+ hours

    Missional Learning Track Example

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    MTC006 Missional Church and Outreach $300.00 16
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150.00 8
    MTC012 Ministry With and Among Other Cultures $150.00 8
    MTC013 Starting New Ministries $300.00 16
    MTC014 Urban Ministry $150.00 8
    MTC015 Knowing and Engaging Your Community $150.00 8
    MTC017 Rural Ministry $150.00 8

    Biblical Studies Learning Track Example

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    MTC001 Old Testament $300.00 16
    MTC002 New Testament $300.00 16
    MTC003 The Christian Faith: Doctrine $300.00 16
    MTC005 Interpreting Scripture $300.00 16
    MTC009 God’s Mission in the Church from the Time of Christ to AD1500 $150.00 8
    MTC019 Lutheran Worship: Its Roots and Meaning $150.00 8

    Congregational Ministries Learning Track Example

    Course # Course Name Cost Class Hours
    MTC004 Proclaiming the Faith $300.00 16
    MTC007 Teaching the Faith $300.00 16
    MTC008 Christ-Centered Worship $150.00 8
    MTC010 Spiritually Caring for Your Community $300.00 16
    MTC011 Congregational Change: Recognizing and Managing It $150.00 8
    MTC016 Spiritual Leadership Formation $150.00 8
    MTC018 Engaging Older Adults in Ministry $150.00 8
    MTC020 Church Administration: Organizing Ministry for Mission $15.00 8

     


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  • Are you a lay leader or pastor who prepares and plans for worship?
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Find sermon, Bible study, and/or devotional helps at Sunday-Sermon.com. Pastor Phillip Brandt offers commentary on the weekly Scripture readings heard in church (Old Testament, Epistle, Gospel, Psalm, and Collect), relating them to each other and to today’s events. There is an archive with notes covering the entirety of the three-year cycle of readings. If you have any questions about the site or would like to be included in his regular emails, please email him at philbrandt@sunday-sermon.com and ask to be put on the Sunday Sermon email list.