This training is required for all active clergy and lay people who are assigned to pastoral charges in the West Virginia Annual Conference, including certified lay ministers. Others serving in ministerial leadership roles in local congregations are encouraged to attend, and should consult their district superintendent.

You may choose to attend any of the six training events below. You must register to attend. Online registration will be available through the conference website.

Training will be facilitated by Rev. Dr. Sky Kershner, Executive Director of the KPCC Counseling Center.

Follow this link to register for any of the remaining training dates.

Training dates:

Tuesday February 12, 2019—Wheeling (Christ UMC)

Tuesday May 7, 2019—Grove Street UMC, Petersburg

Saturday, 2019, late Summer/Fall—Central WV (location TBA)

Training day schedule

9:30am—3:30pm

Lunch & all materials provided at no cost to participants

6 Contact hours Continuing Education will be awarded