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COORDINATOR OF CONTINUING LAY TRAINING

District and Local

The CLT Coordinator, whether district or local, plays a key role in the Christian education ministries of the church. The district CLT coordinator serves as an ex officio member of the Sunday School Ministries Board (Manual, 1997-2001, 239.1 ). Selected by the Sunday School Ministries Board or Education Committee, the local CLT Coordinator shall organize, promote, and supervise regular training opportunities for Sunday School ministries workers and the entire membership of the church (Manual, 1997-2001, 146.9).

To build a dynamic CLT program in the local church is essential. The following job mission blueprints and suggestions of leadership responsibilities should help you prepare for quality minis~ to your local church or district.

District CLT Coordinator Task Description

I. Preparation

A. Know and understand the Continuing Lay Training program.

B. Read through this catalog in order to be acquainted with the purpose of the CLT program and the certificates offered.

C. Attend conferences and seminars on lay training.

II. District Responsibility

A. Represent the interests of Continuing Lay Training to the District Sunday School Ministries Board.

B. Plan and coordinate an annual calendar of CLT events for the district in cooperation with the District SSM Board.

C. Prepare and submit to the SSM Board an annual budget for lay training events on the district.

D. Promote the CLT program throughout the year by submitting articles and information to the

E. Editor of the district newsletter.

F. Promote CLT at all district events where possible.

III. Local Church Responsibility

A. Understand the job description of local CLT coordinators. Provide continual training for them through local and zone workshops.

B. Keep an up-to-date list of local CLT coordinators and communicate with them regularly.

C. Promote lay training in each local church in the following ways:

1. Urge each local church to appoint a CLT coordinator.

2. Provide a CLT catalog and other CLT materials to the local CLT coordinator.

3. Keep accurate data on local church training activities.

4. Be available to give assistance to the local CLT coordinator about the CLT program.

IV. Other

A. Maintain a tile of the district CLT credit reports received from the general CLT office.

B. Coordinate and promote each local church to participate in the annual denomination-wide CLT study.

C. Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the CLT program on your district and work to strengthen it.

D. Keep in close contact with the general CLT office in Kansas City in order to be well informed about new programs or materials.

LOCAL CLT COORDINATOR TASK DESCRIPTION

I. Preparation

A. Know and understand the Continuing Lay Training program.

B. Read through this catalog in order to be acquainted with the purpose of the CLT program and certificates offered.

C. Attend conferences and seminars on lay training.

II. Annual Planning

A. Develop a yearly training calendar and submit it to the Sunday School Ministries Board for approval and cooperation.

B. Meet with the Sunday School superintendent and pastor each quarter to discuss opportunities for CLT classes in the local church and potential teachers.

C. When CLT classes are scheduled, nominate all potential CLT teachers for the Sunday School Ministries Board for approval.

III. Local CLT Classes

A. Publicize all CLT classes, dates, and locations (including Dialog Series Sunday School classes, Children's and Teen Quizzing).

B. Register all CLT classes with the general CLT office in Kansas City at least three weeks before the course is presented.

C. Order textbooks and materials for all CLT classes.

D. Offer helpful suggestions to the teacher of the CLT class.

E. Maintain a CLT class report file. Upon completion of the class, promptly send one copy to the general CLT office in Kansas City.

IV. Self-directed Study

A. Encourage self-directed study by all Sunday School workers and interested church members.

B. Order CLT self-directed study materials, including master copies of the exams from the general CLT office.

C. Send completed self-directed study score sheets and/or evaluation forms to the general CLT office, along with $2 for each exam/evaluation to be graded.

D. Send Achievement Certificate applications to the general CLT office upon completion of each program.

V. Record-keeping and Awards

A. Maintain accurate records of CLT classes, class reports, and individual records of completed courses.

B. Request Achievement Certificates and/or information about medallions tram the general CLT office.

C. Request a time to publicly recognize those earning CLT credits, certificates, or Master Medallions.

D. Report to the local Sunday School Ministries Board the number of CLT credits earned each quarter.

F. Submit to the Sunday School superintendent an annual report of the CLT program and number of credits, certificates, and Master Medallions earned.

IV. Other

A. Promote, register, and appoint a teacher for the annual denomination-wide CLT study.

B. Encourage participation in zone, district, regional, and denominational training events.

C. Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the CLT program in the local church and seek to strengthen it.

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PROGRAM

Getting Started

You will need:

CLT Catalog. Available tree from the CLT office.
CLT Exams. Multiple choice and/or flue/false exams are tree upon request and should be kept in a file or a three-ring binder at the church. Make a photocopy of the appropriate exam and give it to the student along with an electronic score sheet.
CLT Electronic Score Sheets. Electronic score sheets, available free from the CLT office, are used to record the answers to the exam questions. Fill in the information requested on the score sheet. Be sure to use a No. 2 lead pencil. Send the completed electronic score sheet to the CLT office with a $2 grading fee.
Course Evaluation Form. Course evaluation forms are free upon request from the CLT office and are used when exams are unavaiable. Keep a copy of the evaluation form with the master exams. Send the completed course evaluation form to the CLT office with a $2 grading fee.
CLT Order Blanks. CLT-22 Application for CLT Certificate; CLT Reading Certificate Applications. Available free from the CLT office.
CLT Texts. Choose a text and order it from the Nazarene Publishing House at their toll-free number, 1-800-877-0700.

Recording Credits. As a participant earns credit, the CLT office enters the information in a database and returns a credit card. When the graded texts, evaluations, and credit cards have been returned, the CLT coordinator should record the unit number(s) and dale(s). Each church is responsible for keeping this information on file. Request a time to present the credit cards to the participants in a public service.

Credit Validity. CLT credits are valid for a 1 O-year period. To determine credit validity, subtract 10 years from the current date. CLT credits taken before that date no longer apply to current programs.

Requesting Certificates. When a participant has completed the requirements for a certificate, the coordinator should fill out a CLT-22 Application for CLT Certificate form. Fill in the unit numbers and the date each course was completed under the certificate for which you are applying. If applying for a reading certificate fill out the Application for CLT Reading Certificate. Mail all completed certificate application forms to the CLT office.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

To complete a self-directed study course:
Choose the program(s) in which you have interest.
Order text(s) you wish to study from the Nazarene Publishing House (1-800-877-0700).
Request the free self-directed study exam(s) electronic score sheet, and/or evaluation form from the CLT office.
Read the text and complete the exam or evaluation.
Send the completed electronic score sheet(s) or evaluation form with a $2 grading fee to the CLT office.
A credit card and your graded exam will be returned to you.
Report the credit to your local CLT coordinator.
Keep the credit card for your records.

CLT CLASSROOM STUDY PROGRAM

Getting Started

All CLT courses are available for classroom study. Classes can meet at any convenient time, such as the Sunday School hour, midweek services, or weekend seminar. To set up a CLT class you will need:

CLT Catalog. Available free from the CLT office.

CLT Texts. Choose a text and order it from the Nazarene Publishing House at their toll-free number, 1-800-877-0700.

CLT Class Report Form. Available free from the CLT office.

Presenting a CLT Course Brochure. For helpful information on how to organize and present a CLT class request this brochure free from the CLT office.

Registering Classes. To register a class, contact the CLT office. When the class concludes, complete the Class Report form listing the teacher first followed by the names of the students in alphabetical order, last name first. Keep a copy for your records. Send the original to the CLT office.

When the Class Report form is received in the CLT office, credit for the class will be entered in the database. You will be sent CLT Credit Cards to be filled out and presented to the participants. (NOTE: for person taking a class is involved in a serf-directed study certificate program, be sure to record the credit in the person's file.)

Class Time. The letters A B, or C indicate the credit values for each course. Credit values are assigned by the CLT office. For example, Unit 121.00 is a C level course and each participant earns three credits. CLT course 131.00B is a B level course and worth two credits for each participant. An A level course is worth one credit.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSROOM STUDY

TO participate in the classroom study program: (NOTE: No examinations are required for class study.)

Read the textbook.
While we expect and encourage attendance at each class session, attendance requirements may be set by the local leader.
If sessions are missed, makeup work may be completed as assigned by the teacher.

Denomination-wide Studies

Each year a special text is developed for united study during February and March. If scheduling during these months is not possible, study the course at an alternate time. This text then becomes a permanent part of the CLT curriculum. Check with the CLT office for current study text.

CLT

6401 The Paseo Kansas City, MO 64131

Toll-Free: 1-888-243-2767

Phone: 1-816-333-7(X)0, ext. 2225

Fax: 1-816-363-7092, Attn: CLT

E-mail: clt@nazarene.org

Web Site: http://www.nazarene.org/ssm/clt