• The Academy for Small Membership Church MinistriesThe mission of The Academy for Small Membership Church Ministries is to strengthen small membership congregations in their quest to be the Body of Christ through quality education courses, training events and presentations for lay and pastoral leadership.

    How to get more information

    Click or tap on the letter "i" next to each course name (below) to view the course description, objectives, dates, fee, and textbooks.

    How to enroll in a course

    1. For Lay Ministry courses: Visit the Application for the Certified Lay Ministry Program page and complete the Application Form.
    2. For Continuing Education courses: Visit the Course Schedule page, choose the course, complete the registration form on the bottom of the course page.
    3. Just before the course opens, you will receive an email note with your username, password, and login instructions.

    How to access the demo courses

    If you are interested in teaching and would like to view the demo courses, contact the Rev. Dr. Carl Ellis for access.