Ministry Certificates

You can earn a ministry certificate in less than a year, either 100% online or in person!

Contact our Admissions Department today to learn more.

Looking for an on-campus program to immerse you in a transformational community that prepares you both spiritually and academically for God's calling on your life? Check out the Launch Program.

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This power-packed one-year program will help you gain practical skills for ministry and fulfilling the Great Commission.


Core courses build your spiritual foundation, while four unique ministry tracks tailor your classes to your calling!

  • Learning Outcomes

    • Develop greater knowledge of the Bible and obtain understanding of fundamental theological concepts.
    • Gain practical skills in using various Bible tools and study methods.
    • Learn to defend your faith with sound reasoning and evidence.
    • Acquire practical ministry skills in the chosen area.

  • Requirements for Admission

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Basic Biblical knowledge (if not, then New Testament Literature and Old Testament Literature courses will be additionally required)

  • Courses Required

    • Theology I
    • Theology III (Pneumatology)
    • Hermeneutics
    • Apologetics I
    • Bible Elective (see the academic catalog)
    • Ministry Elective (6 credits)

  • Ministry Tracks

    • Pastoral: Pastoral Ministry, Basic Christian Counseling, Leadership and Management
    • Evangelism: Evangelism in a Postmodern World, Intercultural Communication, Leadership and Management
    • Missions: Intercultural Communication, World Religions, Missionary Life
    • Youth Ministry: Youth Ministry I, Youth Ministry II

  • Potential Career Opportunities

    Our Ministry Certificate will benefit you in preparing for various ministry positions, including:


    • Youth Leader
    • Pastor’s Assistant
    • Ministerial Educator
    • Women’s Ministries Director
    • Sunday School Teacher

    Credits obtained through this certificate program can be directly transferred to our AAS in Biblical and Theological Studies as well as BS in Theology.

  • Completion Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
    • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate

100% Online: 8-week courses

Hybrid: 12 credits on-campus & 9 online

  • Learning Outcomes

    • Deepen knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
    • Gain a fundamental understanding of Christian worship and its significance.
    • Learn to minister cross-culturally through music.
    • Develop and apply essential worship leadership skills.
    • Acquire a solid grasp of fundamental music theory concepts.

  • Courses Required

    • Worship Leadership
    • Worship Leadership Lab
    • Worship and Cultural Expression
    • Philosophy of Christian Music
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory
    • Theology III (Pneumatology)
    • Internship in Worship (leading worship in a local church for a semester – could be completed during the Summer, Fall, or Spring)

    Completed courses from the Worship Leadership certificate program can be transferred to the BS in Theology with the concentration of Worship Leadership.

  • Potential Career Opportunities

    • Worship Leader
    • Worship Assistant
    • Worship Director

  • Completion Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
    • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate
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Interested in pursuing a life of missions, but you don’t know where to start? Our one-year missions certificate will help to prepare you to be launched into ministry and fulfill the Great Commission.

100% Online: 8-week courses

Residential: 16-week semesters

  • Learning Outcomes

    • Increase in knowledge of the Bible as well as personal spiritual formation
    • Gain a better understanding of the spiritual and physical needs of the people in the world and learn the principles of intercultural communication
    • Develop fundraising skills
    • Acquire practical ministry skills in cross-cultural settings

  • Courses Required

    • Evangelism in Postmodern World
    • Intercultural Communication
    • World Religions
    • History of Missions
    • Missionary Life (can substituted for Fundraising Development)
    • Theology III (Pneumatology)
    • Internship – Missions Trip

    Completed courses from the Missions certificate program can be transferred to the BS in Theology with the concentration of Missions.

  • Potential Career Opportunities

    • Missionary
    • Church Missions Coordinator
    • Urban Ministry Worker
    • Refugee Ministry Coordinator

  • Completion Requirements

    • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
    • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate