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Lay Evangelist Certificate

Although all Christians are called to be evangelists (that is, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ), the Church recognizes that certain individuals have particular giftings in this area. The Lay Evangelist program provides you helpful coursework to lead evangelism efforts more effectively in your faith community.

Licenses for all canonical lay ministries are issued by the bishop of one’s diocese. If you have questions about lay licensure, contact your diocesan office.

Each course must be taken for credit. Students follow all the usual BKSM academic policies and procedures.  After you have successfully completed the eight courses listed below, BKSM will award you a certificate of completion and forward your transcript to your bishop.           
 
Required Courses
  • Communications in the Digital Age
  • Evangelism
  • Social Ministry 1
  • Social Ministry 2
  • Contemporary Society
  • Christian History
  • Anglican Spirituality

You will find the 2023-24 course schedule here.

You are invited, though not required, to attend the Student Retreat for Second-Year, Anglican Studies, Lay Certificate and PMA students. 

To get started, fill out the Contact Us form or Register for a Course.
Contact us for more information
Address for Tuition Payments/Donations:
The Very Rev. Don Compier, BKSM Dean
410 SE Independence Ave.

Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Physical Address:
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry

701 SW 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is a collaborative venture of the Episcopal Dioceses of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, West Missouri, Nebraska and Western Kansas.
BKSM also partners with the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
BKSM offers classes and programs to educate people for church leadership in both lay and ordained vocations.