Please review the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana's Practical Church Leadership brochure and the program information on the Dakota Wesleyan University website to familiarize yourself with the requirements before completing this application. If you have questions before applying, please contact Britney Winn Lee, Foundation Grants Outreach Coordinator, at britneywl@umf.org.

Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be considered for the cohort beginning in July 2025.

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* 1. Please provide the following information:

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your current position in or affiliation with the Louisiana Conference?

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* 3. Please list your post-high school education (degrees received, year, institution). List all degrees received. If you have no post-high school education,  provide your high school name and city, and the highest grade completed. (NOTE: If you are selected to receive this scholarship, you will be required to submit official transcripts to DWU for admission to the program.)

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* 4. Why do you want to participate in the Practical Church Leadership certificate program?

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* 5. How will the Practical Church Leadership courses and experiences help you improve your ministry or be a better pastor/administrator?

The Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program will require a significant time commitment.

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* 6. Have you discussed your intent to apply for this program with your District Superintendent (or supervisor, if affiliated organization) and received permission to proceed?

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* 7. Have you discussed your intent to apply for this program with your church leadership?

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* 8. I understand that this program includes 21 hours of online graduate-level college credit, and I am ready to commit the time it will take to complete the program requirements.

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* 9. The Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program requires travel for three (3) in-person gatherings during the year-long program: July, January and July. Are you prepared to clear your calendar for these two-day, expense-paid gatherings and make this a priority? (Note: the location may require two (2) additional travel days.)

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* 10. By typing my name in the box below, I certify that I understand that, if selected for this program, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Grants Committee will be making a significant financial investment in my education. I also understand that if I do not complete the program, the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana may submit an IRS Form 1099-MISC to me for the expended costs associated with the program.