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School for Ministry Pastoral Leader Training 2026-2027
WHEN
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost
$400
About
Pastoral Leader Training consists of the following sessions.
2026
- Wed. May 13, 7-8 PM via Zoom
- Wed. May 20, 7-9:30 PM via Zoom
- Sat. June 20, 9 AM 3:30 PM in-person at the Diocesan Center
- Sat. August 22, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. September 26, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. October 24, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. November 21, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
2027
- Sat. January 23, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. February 20, 9 AM 3:30 PM in-person at the Diocesan Center
- Sat. March 13, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. April 17, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
- Sat. May 15, 9 AM-12 PM via Zoom
Pastoral Leader training is designed for lay ministers who are called to assist their clergy person in providing pastoral and spiritual leadership in their congregation. The ministry of the Pastoral Leader, at the direction of clergy, is to help assess the concerns and needs of parishioners and identify ways to help and support them. This may include traditional pastoral care (such as hospital visits, home visits, etc.) as well as helping parishioners connect with and participate in ministries of the parish. In congregations without clergy, Pastoral Leaders serve under the supervision of the Wardens and Vestry.
Pastoral Leader training includes Worship Leader training and Preacher training so that they can step into those roles. It is also expected that they will be able to serve as Eucharistic Visitors, which is trained at the parish level currently.
In addition to this training, licensing as a Pastoral Leader requires submitting an application and verifying that they are Confirmed Communicants in Good Standing (Confirmed members who attend worship and give regularly) of a congregation in the Diocese of Newark. Pastoral Leaders must complete the Safe Church, Safe Communities Training, which can be completed online. A background check, at the expense of the Bishop’s Office, will also be required to be licensed for this ministry.
Deadline:
Monday, May 4, 2026, 5 PM
Wardens or Clergy: Please use this form to register participants for Worship Leader training.
