Free Methodist Church in Southern California Academy
Ready to start your FMC Ordination Journey?
The Free Methodist Ordination Track Certificate is your path to transforming your passion for ministry into a thriving vocation. It's time to tell your story and make a difference in the world. Join us, and let's partner with you as you fulfill your calling to ministry in the Free Methodist Church!
How It Works
We offer a hybrid, learn-as-you-go model for lectures, assignments, and online engagement. This allows for flexibility that works with your schedule.
Submit An Application
Fill out the form below. It takes only a few minutes to fill out.
Meet With Us
Meet with one of the leaders on our FMCSC team to go over your application, talk about your ministry goals, and answer questions.
Enroll In Courses
We offer Spring and Fall semesters with courses that alternate, so you can continue in your studies at a regular pace.
Start Your Application
The application only takes a few minutes. Once you submit, someone on our team will be in contact shortly!
Already working on classes?
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For Ministry Leaders
Classes Designed With You In Mind
Asynchronous classes allow you to learn on your own schedule. Students will have access to weekly recorded lectures, reading assignments, and online engagement with peers and faculty through discussion boards. This hybrid model offers more flexibility than zooming into a live session once a week. To support face-to-face connection, there will be several opportunities to join video meeting “drop in hours” throughout the course for live discussion.
Classes + Costs
Course Information
The Ordination Track has two required classes.
PRAC 210 History and Polity of the Free Methodist Denomination
THEO 210 Wesleyan Theology
Classes are now offered at a deeply discounted rate of $50 for CMCs and LMCs of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California
Exploring a Call to Ministry
Wondering if God may be calling you into ministry?
Whether you're exploring lay ministry, local ministry, or ordained ministry, we're here to help you discern your next step.
Step 1
Talk with your lead pastor to begin discerning your call to ministry and create a ministry formation plan.
Step 2
Complete FMC History & Polity and Wesleyan Theology to establish a foundation for ministry.
Step 3
When you and your lead pastor believe the time is right, begin the FMCSC ministerial formation pathway through Pathwright.
FAQ
Have questions?
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When are each of the required classes offered?
The Classes are Offered Two Times Per Year:
PRAC 210 History and Polity of the Free Methodist Denomination
THEO 210 Wesleyan Theology -
Is the course curriculum FMC specific?
Our curriculum has been intentionally designed to align with the values and theological perspectives of the Free Methodist Church. With a focus on biblical theology, practical ministry skills, and an emphasis on holiness living, our course offerings provide students with a strong foundation to serve effectively within the Free Methodist Church and beyond.
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Are there scholarships available?
Classes are now offered at a deeply discounted rate of only $50 for CMCs and LMCs of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California. Applicants who are not part of FMCSC or who are not CMCs or LMCs will be charged the full course fee.
Still have questions?
Reach out via email. We're happy to answer your questions.