Lay Preaching is Part One of the Advanced Lay Ministries program. Everyone begins with Lay Preaching. Each component has its own program fees. Fees are subject to change.

• Application Fee: $100
• Program Tuition: $675

At the end of this coursework, Lay Preaching candidates may be certified by the Bishop of the NC Synod as Lay Preachers, making them eligible to provide pulpit supply in congregations, as specified by the bishop.

Synod Authorized Ministry is Part Two of the Advanced Lay Ministries program. Each component has its own program fees. These fees are subject to change.

• Application Fee: $200
• Program Tuition: $1,325

Near the end of Part Two, SAM candidates will write an essay and participate in an interview with members of the ALM Leadership Team. The Leadership Team reviews the candidate’s progress and makes a recommendation to the Bishop of the NC Synod. If approved by the Bishop, a SAM may be placed in a small congregation that is unable to call a rostered leader and granted sacramental privileges in that congregation.