Class Registration

LCMS Atlantic District Lay Deacon Training

Whether taking a class as part of the Lay Deacon Training Program or auditing, each class must be registered for in advance

All Classes are held on Google Classroom from 6:30-9:00 PM, with open Q&A from 9:00-9:30 PM.

Classes are not recorded and synchronous with participation mandatory for registered students.

Interpreting Scripture teaches tools for Christ-centered, Lutheran interpretation of Holy Scripture where students learn to be faithful and adept receivers of God’s Word.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays; September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15
Evangelism develops strategies for Lutheran evangelism and identifies available resources for thoughtful and engaging Christian outreach.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10

[Updated Sep. 16, 2024]
Teaching the Faith presents the principles and practices of Christian education from the Lutheran perspective for students to learn to lead Bible classes, catechesis, and other opportunities for Christ-centered teaching.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 12

[Updated Sep. 16, 2024]
Church History (Apologetics) overviews the history of the Christian church and what the church believes, teaches, and confess for ministry and mission today.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays; February 25; March 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Lutheran Foundations articulates the Lutheran centrality of justification by faith alone and the theological distinctions of law and gospel, church and ministry, the two kingdoms, and examines the history and theology of the Lutheran church from the Reformation to the present.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays; April 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 3, 10