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Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) courses

For those seeking credentials as a Certified Lay Minister in the United Methodist Church, BeADisciple offers all four required CLM modules. Check out the CLM webpage to learn more about approvals for participation and if these online offerings are right for you. 

Lay Servant Ministries (LSM) courses

BeADisciple hosts many Advanced Lay Servant Ministries courses for those seeking or renewing credentials in the United Methodist Church. Anyone is welcome to participate, regardless of denominational affiliation.

Certification in Advanced Christian Studies

Developed in partnership with Wesley Theological Seminary, this program provides the opportunity to learn from world-class scholars on a range of topics from the historical Jesus to the relationship between religion and science. Two certification tracks are available, appealing to Wesleyan and non-Wesleyan learners alike.

What is BeADisciple?

BeADisciple.com has provided quality online educational experiences with roots in Wesleyan theology since 2006. We offer online studies, courses, and certification programs on a variety of ministry, formation, and leadership topics. All of our courses offer CEU credits. Our goal is to make rich learning experiences accessible to church leaders and laity, no matter their location or life situation, and to help them grow as disciples in faith and ministry.

Read more on our About page.

Why Take Courses on BeADisciple?

  • Small group classes
  • High-quality content
  • Accessible from anywhere
  • Coursework that suits your schedule
  • Get to know Christians from around the world

Basic Info

Who are our learners?

People like you! BeADisciple is a community of people who are invested in learning and growing as disciples and leaders in their church, home, workplace, and community. 

How many people are in each course?

Learners begin together, progress through materials together, and end together. Courses are conducted in small groups of about 5 – 20 with a trained facilitator or a certified instructor, so learners and instructors have an opportunity to get to know one another.

When do I need to be online for a course?

Daily participation is expected, but individual learners engage at the time that best fits their schedule – day or night.  Courses that include a required Zoom session are clearly noted in the description on our website, otherwise our courses are asynchronous and do not require a set time to be online. 

What does it cost to participate?

There is no membership fee to be part of our community — simply enroll in a course that interests you! Our courses range from $80 to $165 depending on length, rigor, and programmatic requirements.  We work hard to keep costs low and content available and affordable for all.

How do I know if an online course is right for me?

Success in an online course depends on basic skills in technology and computer use.  If you use a computer in your daily life, including internet browsing, sending and receiving email, and creating and saving digital files and passwords, you will likely have no trouble navigating the technical aspects of an online course. If these types of computer tasks are challenging for you, in-person learning is likely a better option.

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What people are saying...

“BeADisciple is such a wonderful place to grow! I have taken more than a few classes from BeADisciple and have developed friendships from around the US that have continued long after the courses have ended and these relationships continue. I give thanks to God for these relationships and the opportunity given to create them through BeADisciple.com!”

“On-line classes are so convenient and cost effective. One can complete the program so much faster than waiting for the classes to become available through the district.”

“I am HOOKED on BeADisciple.com. I started taking courses for my Certified Lay Speaker certification but after taking 3 courses with your amazing instructors, I love the classes. I have started taking classes for other areas of my responsibilities in the church and even signed up for some classes just for my own faith. I am sitting here between classes and bummed that I don’t have a class I can post to. I will be taking classes from BeADisciple as long as they keep coming up with them.”

“I loved interacting with the other members of the class and reading about their challenges and revelations. We are all in different places in our faith journeys and some peoples comments were so profound. I had never taken an online class before and didn’t know what to expect and I loved every day of it.”

“I liked the self-paced nature of using Blackboard, which gave me time to reflect on others’ comments before I added my own to the “conversation”. In a live classroom setting I often think of things I would have liked to say or say differently after the class. This setting gave me time to consider my comments.”

“This was my first experience with a BeADisciple.com course and I thought it was better than face-to-face LSM courses I have taken. The daily format (vs a full day or 2 half days) allowed us to pause and process the material.”

“Please keep adding new courses.  BeADisciple is an invaluable resource for lay and clergy.”

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