The Mid-America Center for Ministry graduated its final class on Friday, Nov. 10 at Broadway Christian Church. More than 100 people gathered to honor twelve graduates who completed many rigorous classes to receive their Certificates in Pastoral Ministry - a necessary requirement for Commissioning in the Mid-America Region.

We salute four Mid-America pastors who each received their certificate and white pastoral stole. Pictured on the front row, second to left, Rev. Randy Robb, Clark CC, and on the far right, Rev. Terry Overfelt, Broadway CC and Eric Holmes, Mokane CC. Not pictured is Rev. Priscilla Nicholson, Huntsville CC.

While the last MCM graduation was bittersweet, there was great excitement as its successor program, the Phillips Seminary Ministry Training Center revealed a very comprehensive 20-course offering for 2018. Prospective new students are encouraged to contact Leslie Robb LeSieuer at office@m-acm.org for enrollment information. All courses continue to be on-line and can be completed regardless of the student's location.

Story and photo courtesy of Rev. Dr. Paul Koch.