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Start training today by enrolling in self-paced ONLINE COURSES taught by Karen Lampe and her team through professional quality video teaching in our TCC Academy. Currently we offer four "on-demand" video courses for individual study. Learn more about each option below.
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The Basic CCM Training course is essential to establish a care ministry and develop the practical methods of care within a care team. This introductory course covers chapters 1 - 11 in our training books. Upon completion, individual will receive a certificate of completion for 10 contact hours in congregational care.
This course is for Certified Lay Ministers seeking a specialization in congregational care. It includes the same content from our Basic CCM Training course plus a final project for submission to UMC Discipleship Ministries to qualify for an additional CLM Specialization in Congregational Care (includes certificate).
Nuestro popular curso de Capacitación Básica MCC ahora está disponible en español. Impartido por Alma Pérez, este curso ha sido adaptado para las comunidades hispanas/latinas. Cubre los capítulos 1–11 del libro de texto en español.

Four lectures with training on how to be prepared to care for people in these situations:
Enhance your online learning with a cohort! Join a small group in a Zoom classroom with trained TCC instructor led small group discussions, coaching, and follow-up action planning! New sessions forming 2026.

Schedule an hour to consult one-on-one with one of our trained and experienced pastors on all things care ministry!
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