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.  This will cover administrative costs and  includes a comprehensive background check. In the event that you are not accepted as a student, all but a $25.00 processing fee will be refunded.

Course fees must be paid during the registration period within the month prior to taking the course. Other Expenses: Books, Expenses involved in face to face

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