What is FLAME?
August - Frankfort, IN
September - Denton, MD
October - Colorado Springs, CO
FLAME stands for the Fellowship of Leaders Acquiring Ministerial Preparation. FLAME is an intensive weeklong conference of classes for those students 28 years of age and older (certain students under 28 can be admitted with approval of their DBMD) working towards transfer of ordination, ordination, lay ministry, commissioned ministry, or special worker. A typical week is divided into two sections so that a student could complete two courses in one week, or if need be, only one. It is a great opportunity to complete two classes towards ordination as well as meet other students in ministry from around the U.S. and Canada. We bring in knowledgeable professors in their field of study and combine valuable class time with worship, fellowship, and fun.
The three main goals of FLAME are:
- To encourage a renewal in the spiritual life of the students, to encourage them in their life and ministry, and to remind them of God's calling in their life. This is accomplished through praise and worship times, testimonies, prayer times, and a special service held for the students during the week.
- To establish networks and lasting friendships those non-traditional students will use and treasure through their years of ministry. This is accomplished by having students from all across North America attend the classes and by encouraging friendship and fellowship throughout FLAME.
- To impart some of the best possible practical ministry training from some of the finest teachers available to the Wesleyan Church. FLAME has established lists of teachers who have been highly rated by our students for their ability to be current, cutting edge, and able to connect with students on their level.
PLEASE NOTE: To attend a FLAME conference and receive credit for the classes you must be an enrolled student. You also must register and pay for the particular FLAME event you want to attend. The cost for tuition and meals is $140 per class. Textbooks, travel and housing are an additional cost to the student and vary by class and location. Students may choose from nearby motels, or a low-cost/on-site housing alternative is available.