STEM

STEM (Systematic Training for Effective Ministries) is a joint ministry of education for service in the church, offered by the Michigan Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ. The Core Program develops lay leaders for service in their home churches and other community settings. The Licensed Ministry Program is training in additional to the core program specifically preparing laity for leadership in our congregations as pastors.
The STEM mission statement:
STEM's mission is "to equip lay leaders, Christian educators, and licensed ministers to carry out their varied ministries to the church by intentional and systematic development of skills and insights."

Core Program:
All participants must take ten Core classes which are offered over a two-year period.

STEM BROCHURE

2006-2007 STEM Core Schedule

Note: These dates may be subject to change depending on availability of instructors.

Generally, classes will run Friday evening, 6:30-9:30 pm and Saturday, 9 am - 3:30 pm. Classes will meet at the Michigan Conference Center, United Church of Christ, unless otherwise noted.

LANSING

Sept. 23**                   Intro to STEM                   Anne McCauslin
(10am - 4pm)                Intro to DOC                     Rev. Nora Shumake

Oct 20/21                    Spirituality                         Rev. Carol Richardson
                                      Edgewood UCC, Lansing

Nov. 10/11                   Leadership &                    Rev. Cheryl Burke
                                       Conflict Management

                                                                                    2007
Feb. 16/17                   Faith Development            Rev. Irvin & Betty Green
                                      First Christian Church, Lansing

Mar 2/3                        Old Testament                   Rev. Susan Weier

Apr. 20/21                   New Testament                  Rev. Susan Weier
                                       CCMR, Covington Ct., Lansing

FLINT

** This class will be held at the Flint Campus only. All Core Students will meet together at New Testament Christian Church, 3500 W. Pasadena Ave., Flint, MI

Sept. 23**                   Intro to STEM                   Anne McCauslin
(10am - 4pm)                Intro to DOC                     Rev. Nora Shumake

Oct 20/21                    Spirituality                         Rev. Maggie Mills

Nov. 10/11                   Leadership &                    Rev. Shirley Martinson

                                                                                    2007

Feb. 16/17                   Faith Development            Rev. Bob Case


Mar 2/3                        Old Testament                        Rev. Russ Fuller

Apr. 20/21                   New Testament                   TBA


Rev. 02/07

In case a class is canceled by the Dean, due to weather or instructor illness, that class will be made up in June 2007.

Each participant meets regularly with an assigned advisor. Sixty additional elective hours are required. Students work with the Dean and their advisor to choose appropriate electives.
Certification: A certificate of recognition is awarded upon completion of the STEM Core Program.

Licensed Ministry Program:
An additional two-year program for training and nurturing persons who meet the criteria and discern the call for Licensed Ministry.
Students must meet with their local authorizing body before they begin the Licensed Ministry Program.
Authorization for ministry comes from either the United Church of Christ Association Committees on Church and Ministry or the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Commission on Ministry.
The STEM Licensed Ministry Program operates in communication with these authorizing bodies.
The STEM Licensed Ministry Program is a training program. It does not authorize you to be a licensed minister.
Specific admission requirements to the Licensed Ministry Program may be obtained by contacting the STEM Dean.

Licensed Ministry Classes:

Administration

Bible & Interpretation

Christian Education

Conflict Management

Ethics

Missions

Pastoral care

Polity/History

Preaching

Self-care

Theology

Worship/Sacraments

STEM Licensed Ministry Class Schedule: 2006-2008

NOTE: The following schedule may need to be revised according to the availability of instructors and facilities. Please check with the Dean to verify class dates.
All classes will be held at the First Christian Church, DOC, Lansing, unless otherwise noted.

2006

Sept. 8/9        Bible & Interp. II             Rev. Ron Sinclair

Oct. 13/14     Worship/Sacraments II   Rev. Rick Boyd

Nov. 10/11     Christian Education         Revs. I. & B Green

2007

Jan 26/27       Preaching I                        Rev. Shirley Martinson

Feb. 9/10        Missions                             Rev. N. Hood

May 4/5         Pastoral Care                     Rev. S. Weier
                         UCC Conference Offices, Park Lake Rd., E. Lansing

Sept. TBA      Preaching II                       TBA

Oct. TBA         Administration                   TBA

Nov. 9/10       Conflict Mgt. &                  Rev. C. Burke
                          Family Systs.
                        UCC Conference Offices, Park Lake Rd., E. Lansing\

                                                        2008

Jan. 25/26       Ethics                                 Rev. Eugene James
                           Ucc Conference Offices, Park Lake Rd., E. Lansing

TBA: to be announced as scheduled

Rev. 3/07

Additional Information:
Classes for both programs begin on Friday evening at 6:30 pm. They end on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm.

Lodging is available for classes held in Lansing at the Michigan Conference Parish House for a separate charge.

STEM Dean:
584 Sedgefield Dr.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
248-821-4669
annemccauslin1@yahoo.com