Local Pastors

COURSE OF STUDY (COS)

The Indiana Conference Extension Course of Study School is a non-residential United Methodist School (for part-time local pastors only) offering the approved curriculum of the Division of Ordained Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Fall and Spring sessions are offered. Applicants must complete the License to Preach School (see below) and be under appointment before beginning the Course of Study. Click here for more info.

Contacts:

Rev. Dr. Herbert Cassel
1225 Cardinal Circle, Franklin, IN 46131
Ph: 317-346-1813; Cell: 317-417-4036

Rev. J. Wilbur Yates
1502 Sanders Dr., Auburn, IN 46706
Ph: 260-925-1167

LICENSE TO PREACH SCHOOL

License to Preach School was established by the Indiana Conference to provide a dynamic means of study to fulfill the strict requirements for the local pastor's license. Click here for more info.

WEEKEND License to Preach School (annual SPRING session; four weekends)
Contact:  Rev. John K. Wortinger
2212 South Lake Ave., Greenwood, IN 46143
Ph: 765-639-1500

RESIDENTIAL License to Preach School (annual SUMMER seesion; 2 continuous weeks)
Contact:  Rev. James D Butler
7130 Gillespie Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: 317-481-8680 

ONLINE/HYBRID License to Preach School (Fall 2013)
Contact:  Rev. Wes Brookshire
3898-A New Vision Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Ph: 877-781-6711