Beyond the River Academy

Training Pastors for Parish Ministry

Pastor Program

These courses meet the minimum requirements to receive certification from the Academy as a pastor in the LCMC.

You must fill out an application and be approved by the Academy board to take these courses.
CLICK HERE to request an application.

1. OT101 - Old Testament Survey
2. NT101 - New Testament Survey
3. CH101 - Church History
4. LHD01 - Lutheran History and Doctrine
5. PW101 - Preaching and Worship
6. PCU01 - Pastoral Care (CPE)

PROGRAM COST 
$400.00 - Per Course
(Total Tuition: $2400.00)

OTHER FEES
$225.00 - Non-refundable application fee (due at time of application, which includes a comprehensive background check).

Course fees must be paid during the registration period within the month prior to taking the course. Other Expenses: Books, Weekend Retreat expenses (Avg.1 Retreat per course: Hotel, Food, etc).

Mentoring Program

This is the second half of the Pastor Program, but can also be used by any pastor wanting additional coaching and mentoring.

Two year program

· Monthly contact with a mentor
· Distance Learning Modules

Price to be announced

Continuing Education

These distance learning modules are available to anyone, at any time.

Coming up: The Power of Prayer by Rev. Keith Menter
Release date and price to be announced