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Ministry Essentials Certificate

The Ministry Essentials Certificate is designed for new or aspiring ministry leaders looking for the essential tools and knowledge—such as theological literacy, effective communication, holistic discipleship, and embodied management—needed to be effective in their calling.

~128 Hours

8 Modules

3 Languages

Description

Overview

Description

The Ministry Essentials Certificate is a six-course program culminating in a final project. Completing all components leads to a professional certificate designed for new or aspiring ministry leaders looking for the essential tools and knowledge they need to be effective in their calling. Learners can take courses in the order that best suits their needs, culminating in a final project directly relevant to their daily work.
 

Throughout the certificate, we aim to equip you with skills in theological literacy, effective communication, spiritual wellness, and embodied management. You can expect to tackle issues in interpreting the Bible and leading in a way that responds appropriately to popular culture. You will improve your public speaking skills by analyzing and implementing different approaches to oratory and you will grow in your ability to assess the needs of your audience. You will also increase your capacity to shape communities around the love and grace of Jesus. Lastly, you will learn how to manage in a way that builds trust in your people.
 

Certificate Outcomes:

  • Develop theological literacy to interpret the Bible effectively and engage with contemporary culture.
  • Enhance your public speaking skills through diverse oratory techniques, improving your ability to assess and meet the needs of your audience.
  • Grow in holistic discipleship, learning to minister to individuals considering their unique backgrounds and experiences.
  • Strengthen your leadership and management skills to build trust and shape communities rooted in the love and grace of Jesus.
     

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Overview

Thank you for joining us on this journey to learn more about some practical elements that are needed in the work of ministry. Here, we will introduce you to what this certificate is all about and what each individual course will teach you.

Instructor: John Goldingay

~16 Hours

In this Interpreting Scripture Wisely course, you will learn the process of interpretation and gain insights from the author’s own interpretation of the Bible.

Instructor: Brian Wallace

~20 Hours

In this Guide to Spiritual Wellness course, we’ll help you understand what a Spiritual Formation Plan is, what benefits it offers, and how it fits with God’s kingdom mission.

Instructor: Kutter Callaway

~22 Hours

In this Understanding & Applying Theology course, you’ll learn what theology is and what aspects of our lives and experiences shape our theology and the theology of others. This course was previously titled Doing Theology.

Instructor: Lisa Lamb

~20 Hours

In this Public Speaking for Ministry Leaders course, we’ll break down the basics of developing a strong speech or sermon, from brainstorming through performance.

Instructor: Scott Cormode

~16 Hours

In this Managing Conflict course, Scott Cormode introduces a robust framework to help us navigate the complexity surrounding us at home, work, and more.

Instructor: Tod Bolsinger

~21 Hours

Through this Organizational Management for Ministry Leaders course, you’ll develop the habits and practices needed to be an effective manager of a healthy, trusting organization. This course was previously titled Managing Effectively.

Instructor: Tod Bolsinger

~15 Hours

In this final project, you’ll synthesize the work you’ve done across all six courses to form a practical philosophy for your current context for ministry.

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