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Christian Leaders Institute Certificates

Getting Collegiate Credentials can change the course of your life. Take the Collegiate Credentials class to enter into Christian Leaders Institute. Christian Leaders Institute Certificate Benefits

  • Converts existing Mission Credentials of Christian Leaders Insitute into Collegiate Credentials. See process.
  • Qualifies you for many bi-vocational or vocational ministry roles. Some churches and ministries require collegiate credentials.
  • Opens up more Ordained Minister Roles with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
  • Your Collegiate Credentials will be recognized by Coach Approach Ministries when our new certification partnership begins in July of 2019. Christian Leaders Ministries is launching a Life Coach Minister ordination program as well.
  • Gives you greater biblical and ministry insights for your own spiritual and ministry growth.
  • Your certificate completions will be included in the Christian Leaders Institute Directory.

Currently, Christian Leaders Institute offers three areas of certificate study. We call these areas, Tracks. They are:

  • Ministry Track
  • Christian Enterprise Track
  • Restorative Justice Track: The Restorative Justice Track is found at our Ignite Restoration Website: Click here. The Restorative Justice program exists to give hope to former offenders and others who are doing service in this area. Click here to check out the Restorative Justice Program at Christian Leaders Institute.

Ministry Track

Christian Leaders Institute Getting Started Orientation class (0 credits)

This class gives you a quick orientation to the Christian Leaders Institute where you enroll and take your free classes. You can complete this class in about 2 hours. You will be automatically enrolled in the  Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits) next. From there, you will continue to finish classes in the Christian Leaders Institute Award program until you reach the 30 credit hours milestone. After that point, if you completed the Collegiate Credential class, your credentials will be counted as coming from Christian Leaders Institute.

Continuing Ministry Certificate (30 credits)

The Continuing Ministry Certificate is the most flexible program of study at Christian Leaders Institute. This is ideal for pastors looking for refresher courses or other Christian leaders seeking personal enrichment.

Christian Leaders Certificate (36 credits)

The Christian Leaders Certificate is perfect for church leaders who have never received formal ministry training. For those seeking ordination, you will find this diploma advantageous.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220  (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity – HIS 240 (4 credits)
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Theology I – THE 210 (4 credits)
  • Theology II – THE 310 (4 credits)

Total Credits: 36

Chaplaincy Certificate (37 credits)

Are you called to serve as a ministry chaplain? This certificate will equip you to serve as a ministry chaplain in your community.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112  (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 credits)
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Care Conversations – MIN 235 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Chaplaincy – MIN 230 (3 credits)
  • Marriage Ministry – MIN 260 (4 credits)

 Total Credits: 37

Commissioned Pastoral Certificate (43 credits)

This certificate will equip you to serve as a church minister in your community.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity – HIS 240  (4 credits) 
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 credits)
  • Theology I – THE 210 (4 credits)
  • Theology II – THE 310 (4 credits)
  • Hermeneutics and Exegesis – BIB 420  (3 credits)
  • Sermon Construction and Presentation – MIN 380 (3 credits)

 Total Credits: 43

Women’s Ministry Certificate (46 credits)

  • Christian Leaders Connections – MIN 100 (3 Credits)
  • Christian Basics- THE 101 (3 Credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 Credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 Credits)
  • Prayer – THE 350 (3 Credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 Credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 Credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 Credits)
  • Leadership – MIN 320 (3 Credits)
  • Marriage Ministry – MIN 260 (4 Credits)
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 Credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 Credits)
  • Women’s Ministry – MIN 475 (3 Credits)
     Total Credits: 46

Certificate of Ministry (49 credits)

The Certificate of Ministry is a study program that delves deeper into Christian thought and teaching throughout the ages. The courses in this program of study include in-depth looks at ethics and apologetics and feature the writings of such prominent figures as Dr. Francis Schaeffer and Dr. Ravi Zacharias.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity – HIS 240 (4 credits)
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Theology I – THE 210 (4 credits)
  • Theology II – THE 310 (4 credits)
  • Hermeneutics and Exegesis – BIB 420 (3 credits)
  • Sermon Construction and Presentation – MIN 380 (4 credits)
  • Christian Apologetics – THE 320 (3 credits)
  • Christian Ethics – PHI 230 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 49

Christian Enterprise Track

Workplace Ministry Certificate (33 credits)

This Workplace Ministry Certificate will help you bring ministry to your work. You will receive a wide range of ministry and business classes in this beneficial and practical certificate.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • Management by the Book – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 101 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 33

Christian Enterprise Certificate (34 credits)

This certificate comes from a Christian and ministry perspective and will help you do better in your ministry and enterprise skills. These classes are similar to the types of classes you get in a business program.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • Management by the Book – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Online Enterprise Marketing – BUS 430 (3 credits)
  • Enterprise Marketing – BUS 330 (4 credits)
  • Introduction to Economics – ECN 201 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 34

Advanced Workplace Ministry Certificate (47 credits)

The Advanced Workplace Ministry certificate is for those who want to integrate ministry and their work. This advanced study certificate will equip you in areas of enterprise and ministry.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations 0 MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • Old Testament Survey – BIB 111 (3 credits)
  • New Testament Survey – BIB 112 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • Church and Ministry – MIN 220 (3 credits)
  • History of Christianity – HIS 240 (4 credits)
  • Pastoral Care – MIN 210 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • Church Planting – MIN 313 (4 credits)
  • Management by the Book – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 OR College Algebra (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 101 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Economics- ECN 201 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 47

Advanced Christian Enterprise Certificate (48 credits)

This Advanced Christian Enterprise certificate is a great program for someone who wants a business study from a Christian perspective.

  • Christian Leaders Connection – MIN 100 (3 credits)
  • Ministry Foundations – MIN 101 (3 credits)
  • Christian Basics – THE 101 (3 credits)
  • People Smart for Ministry – MIN 151 (3 credits)
  • PeaceSmart Relationships – MIN 240 (3 credits)
  • College Algebra – MAT 201 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Psychology – PSY 121  (3 credits)
  • Management by the Book – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Practical Mathematics – MAT 151 (3 credits)
  • Christian Leaders Enterprise – BUS 321 (3 credits)
  • Online Enterprise Marketing – BUS 430 (3 credits)
  • Enterprise Marketing – BUS 330 (4 credits)
  • Enterprise Finance – BUS 420 (4 credits)
  • Business Management for Every Enterprise – BUS 310 (4 credits)
  • Introduction to Economics – ECN 201 (3 credits)

Total Credits: 48