Disciplemaking
Full Disciplemaking Certificate
It is advantageous to register for the full certificate instead of registering for individual classes. Full certificate registration gives you a significant discount on the program.
Spring A- Creating a Culture of Disciple Making
January 21- March 11
Online
How do churches transition to become more intentional as disciple making ministries? In this course, participants will learn the seven steps necessary to transition any ministry into an intentional disciple making model.
Instructor: Robert Mullins
Spring B- Implementing a Multiplying Lifestyle
March 25- May 13
Online
A practicum course where participants learn the life skills that will lead them to make disciples making a natural outflow of their walk with God. Participants will be mentored by a disciple making pastor for the 8-week class and will learn the essentials of living and leading a discipling ministry.
Instructor: Robert Mullins
Music Fundamentals for Worship
Full Music Fundamentals for Worship Certificate
This certificate is for those who want to grow in the musical dimension of worship leadership. Students can expect to refresh their skills by studying music theory basics, how to navigate worship choir and band-driven contexts for rehearsing and arranging, knowing “just enough to be dangerous” with live sound and AVL production, and examining best practices for administering your music ministry. If you are looking to anchor your existing musicianship within the scholarly-clarified frameworks of formal music education, this is the certificate for you. It is advantageous to register for the full certificate instead of registering for individual classes. Full certificate registration gives you a significant discount on the program.
Spring A- Worship Technology and Production
January 21- March 11
This course familiarizes the worship leader with the best practices and resources for utilizing AVL technology, nurturing tech team relations, and introduces key theological principles that shape the production of Christian worship.
Instructor: Shannan Baker
Spring B- Building the Music and Worship Ministry
March 25- May 13
Online
You are a worship leader, but you are also a worship administrator. This course explores strategies, models, and rhythms for organizing a worship ministry, including spiritual leadership of your team, operational considerations, copyright practices, and collaborating with other ministry departments.
Instructor: Chris Headley
Pastoral Leadership
Full Pastoral Leadership Certificate
It is advantageous to register for the full certificate instead of registering for individual classes. Full certificate registration gives you a significant discount on the program and automatically registers you for the four courses.
Spring A- Introduction to Preaching
January 21- March 11
Online
Preachers are called to be effective communicators to God’s people. This course will take the preacher from the preparation of the sermon to the delivery of the sermon. Attention will be given to styles of communication, understanding your audience, and giving clarity to the message and the invitation.
Instructor: Keith Sharp
Spring B- Pastoral Leadership
March 25- May 13
Online
Often church leaders limit a church’s potential simply because of inadequate leadership. This course will challenge the student to be the leader God has called him/her to be. Attention will be given to leadership styles and practical aspects of pastoral ministry.
Instructor: Jeremy Powell
Women's Leadership
Full Women's Leadership Certificate
It is advantageous to register for the full certificate instead of registering for individual classes. Full certificate registration gives you a significant discount on the program.
Spring A- Women’s Leadership Essentials
January 21- March 11
Online
In this course, participants will examine the keys to communicating, managing conflict, building effective teams, and managing time. They will also learn how following well develops stronger leaders.
Instructor: Claudia Johnson
Spring B- Influencing Transformational Ministries
March 25- May 13
In this course, participants will establish best practices in leading intentionally as well as understand the impact of prayer as God transforms our world and our worldview. They will apply ministry principles of leading with integrity, working with multiple generations, and mentoring and disciple-making lifestyles.
Instructor: Claudia Johnson
Worship Leadership
Full Worship Leadership Certificate
It is advantageous to register for the full certificate instead of registering for individual classes. Full certificate registration gives you a significant discount on the program.
Spring A- Biblical, Historical and Theological Foundations for Worship
January 21- March 11
Online
This course explores the history of worship, equipping leaders with background and foundations for biblically and theologically sound worship practices, including: application and guided reflection on concrete worship practices such as congregational prayer, scripture reading, and celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Instructor: Glenn Stallsmith
Spring B- The Worship Pastor
October 22- December 10
On-Line
This course examines the roles, function, and theological considerations for the practice of pastoral worship ministry. Particular attention will be given to: pastorally sensitive leadership, spiritual formation in private and corporate contexts.
Instructor: Katie Roelofs