Leadership Academy Preaching Institute (LAPI) Fellowship Application 2027

Thank you for your interest in applying for the LAPI Class of 2026. Before you apply, please carefully review the program’s requirements on the LAPI web pages https://www.gnjumc.org/leadership-academy/lapi or https://www.epaumc.org/lapi
Note that this program is for those who preach on a regular basis.

Disclaimer: This is an application not a registration.

The LAPI program is a 10-month certificate program with multiple activities (February through November). As a grant-funded program, there is a minimal ($75) cost to participants. The program is not remedial; it is designed for preachers at any stage in their journey who are looking to enhance their preaching and take it to the next level. This program is designed for those who preach on a regular basis (at least twice per month).

The estimated time commitment for the program February through November is approximately 3 hours per week. NOTE: the three weeks prior to the Opening Summit in March, the LAPI certificate program requires 5-8 hours per week.

Participants are expected to commit to this time as a requirement for entry into the program. Please confirm that you commit to this time requirement. If you cannot commit to full participation in the program for the next calendar year, please consider applying again next year.

By completing the application, you understand and commit to the required three hours/week on average that it will take to complete the Preaching Institute.

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