the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development The CEU and Academic Credit CEUs and academic credit are separate and distinct units of measure. The CEUs of The FMCiC are defined above. Degree or academic courses can count as CEUs once the minister has reached certification as ordained minister or […]

the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development Defining a Continuing Education Unit One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is twenty-four (24) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under qualified supervision that meets: a. the professional development needs identified in a performance appraisal and b. health/growth needs

the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development Some Target Areas for CEUs Leadership Bible Doctrine Spiritual Growth Emotional Growth Church Planting or Consulting Church Revitalization Conflict Resolution Preaching Job Description/Performance Appraisal System (JDPAS) facilitating Counseling, marriage and family Leading sessions at SPN, PCN, Network Leader training Teaching a course

the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development Who should participate in CEUs Ordained Ministers Deacons (“grandfathered”) Commissioned Ministers Located Ministers (optional) Retired Ministers (optional)

the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development Who is required to do CEUs and how many? CEUs are required for members of conference to maintain their ordination or commissioning (optional for retirees and located ministers). 1 CEU per year is the minimum. Life-long learners will do much more. 5

the free methodist church in canada Leadership Development Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The Free Methodist Church in Canada is creating a learning environment to equip leaders for ministering in a fast changing world. There is no greater mission than to tell the story of Jesus Christ and we need leaders