Local Preachers

"Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction." 2 Timothy 4:2  (NIV)

Local preachers are those who have been accredited to lead worship and preach in the Methodist church.  Local preachers have been an important part of the Methodist church since the eighteenth century and continue to play a vital role today. 

How do I become a local preacher?  Read more

Faith & Worship Course - Want to find out more about the local preacher training course? Read more

Faith & Worship Resources - Click here for Service Report Forms and other resources for current students, mentors, tutors and local preacher secretaries.

Circuit local preacher secretaries -   click here to complete a Local Preachers' Return Form where you can request Long Service Certificates and Accreditation material, as well as register new preachers On Note and On Trial

Annual report forms -click to download annual forms to be submitted to the District Local Preacher Secretary

Connected Worship Conference for local preachers and worship leaders - creating worship that connects with culture, with contexts and with God.  2nd-4th November 2012, Warrington, Cheshire.  Booking now open.  Read more

Conference update - To download the sections relating to training of local preachers and worship leaders in the Report to Methodist Conference 2012 click here

Accreditation of Prior Learning and Experience (APEL) - Do you have a theology degree or other relevant training or experience? You may be able to apply for exemptions from some units of the Faith & Worship course.  Read more

Testimony - reflections of a local preacher in training Read more

Financial Support for local preachers Read more

Local preacher FAQs - click here

Reader Services - sample services can be found here

Worship Leaders - information about being a worship leader.  Read more

Contact us - information on how to get in touch with Discipleship & Ministries at Methodist Church House, London.  Read more

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