Local Pastor Licensing School of the Rockies

Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain and the Yellowstone Conferences of The United Methodist Church

Certified Candidates seeking to become eligible for appointment as local pastors in the United Methodist Church.
Applications will also be accepted from individuals who have not achieved certified candidacy status. All applicants must have acquired at least “Exploring Candidacy” status.
Graduates are not guaranteed appointments, nor are they required to seek appointment.

Curriculum

Preaching & Worship taught by Rev. Dave McConnell and Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, with workshops by Rev. Nancy Mead and Rev. Trevor Potter
Pastoral Ministry taught by Rev. Linda Marshall
Christian Education taught by Ms. Christy Boyle
Organizing a Parish for Nurture & Mission taught by Rev. Olon Lindemood

Christy Boyle is Director of Children’s Ministry at St. Andrew UMC in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She is trained in early childhood education, and has taught elementary school as well.
Brenda Lear is Registrar and Dean of the Licensing School and is currently serving as District Superintendent of the Sunshine District of the Rocky Mountain Conference.
Olon Lindemood has served churches in the Rocky Mountain Conference since 1983 and is currently serving as District Superintendent of the Mile High/Pikes Peak District of the Rocky Mountain Conference.
Linda Marshall is Minister of Congregational Care at Trinity UMC in Denver, Colorado. She formerly served churches in the Yellowstone Conference.
Dave McConnell is Pastor of Bozeman UMC in Bozeman, Montana. He has served churches in the Yellowstone Conference since 1978.
Nancy Mead has served churches in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana for more than 20 years. She is currently pastor of Phillips UMC in Lakewood, Colorado.
Trevor Potter is the pastor of Wiley and McClave UMCs on the plains of Colorado. He has served in the Rocky Mountain Conference since 1999.
Eric Smith was ordained in the Rocky Mountain Conference in 1987 and is currently serving as District Superintendent of the Peaks and Plains District in the Rocky Mountain Conference.

The request for application form must be mailed or e-mailed to the registrar by April 15. All application forms must be received no later than May 1.
A letter of approval from your District Superintendent and the Conference Registrar for Local Pastors is required.
Application does not guarantee acceptance. Acceptance notification will be mailed soon after May 20.
A limited number of non-certified UMC members will be accepted, provided the approval of the District Superintendent is obtained.
All students must attend the entire session.
Tuition is $475.00

Rev. Brenda Lear
Sunshine District
310 West 11th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003