Start Training Online Anytime!
Individuals may start training today by enrolling in self-paced ON-DEMAND COURSE taught by Karen Lampe and her team through professional quality video teaching in our TCC Academy.
Currently we offer three "on-demand" video courses for individual study.
Need more structure?
- Join a small group COHORT for guided Zoom discussions with a TCC trainer.
- Or schedule a one-on-one COACHING session with one of our national team leaders.
Learn more about each option below.
Basic CCM Training
CLM Specialization in Care
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.
CLM Specialization in Care
CLM Specialization in 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).
Caring for People in Crisis
Caring for People in Crisis
Four lectures with training on how to be prepared to care for people in these situations:
- Crisis and Trauma
- Mental Health (anxiety/depression)
- Addiction/Recovery
- Communal/Natural Disasters
ACADEMY Coaching & Cohorts
Cohorts (Small Group Learning)
Cohorts (Small Group Learning)
Cohorts (Small Group Learning)
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 Fall 2025.
Coaching
Cohorts (Small Group Learning)
Cohorts (Small Group Learning)
Schedule an hour to consult one-on-one with one of our trained and experienced pastors on all things care ministry!