Certificate Programs provide focused biblical, theological, and practical training in specific areas of Christian faith and ministry. Designed for individuals seeking targeted education or professional and ministry development, these programs equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for effective service in the Church and Christian community. These courses may transfer to a degree program.
Certificate in Christian Leadership
Credit Hours: 15
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Christian Leadership (C.C.L.) is a 15-hour academic program. This program provides advanced training in leadership for current and future pastors, ministry leaders in churches, managers in Christian organizations, business-as-mission entrepreneurs, missionaries, teachers, administrators, and evangelists.
This program welcomes students with secular or Bible college degrees, with or without ministry experience, who are interested in leadership and desire to sharpen their skills, be challenged, and make a significant impact for Christ and His kingdom around the world. Students are equipped to plan, organize, lead, resolve conflicts, assess, manage change and direct a variety of church and parachurch ministries in a local or global setting.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Christian Leadership (C.C.L.) is a 15-hour academic program. This program provides advanced training in leadership for current and future pastors, ministry leaders in churches, managers in Christian organizations, business-as-mission entrepreneurs, missionaries, teachers, administrators, and evangelists.
This program welcomes students with secular or Bible college degrees, with or without ministry experience, who are interested in leadership and desire to sharpen their skills, be challenged, and make a significant impact for Christ and His kingdom around the world. Students are equipped to plan, organize, lead, resolve conflicts, assess, manage change and direct a variety of church and parachurch ministries in a local or global setting.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- ADM311 - Leadership in Ministry 1
- ADM422 - Leadership in Ministry 2
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
- BPA470 - Workings of the Five-Fold Ministry
- GBPA520 - Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
Certificate in Worship Leader Ministry
Credit Hours: 15
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Do you want to earn a Certificate in Worship Leader Ministry? The Certificate in Worship Leader Ministry provides focused biblical and practical training for individuals serving or preparing to serve in worship ministry. The program develops understanding of biblical worship, spiritual leadership, team development, music ministry, and worship planning, equipping students to lead congregational worship with biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and excellence.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Do you want to earn a Certificate in Worship Leader Ministry? The Certificate in Worship Leader Ministry provides focused biblical and practical training for individuals serving or preparing to serve in worship ministry. The program develops understanding of biblical worship, spiritual leadership, team development, music ministry, and worship planning, equipping students to lead congregational worship with biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and excellence.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- BW105 - Biblical Worship
- BW451 - Old Testament Worship
- BW452 - New Testament Worship & Preparation
- BW453 - Biblical Elements of Worship
- BW454 - The Warfare and Leadership of Worship
Ministry Preparation Program
Credit Hours: 30
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Ministry Preparation Program provides foundational biblical, spiritual, and practical training for individuals preparing to serve in Christian ministry. The program develops essential knowledge, ministry skills, leadership practices, and spiritual foundations to help students serve effectively within the local church and broader Christian community.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Ministry Preparation Program provides foundational biblical, spiritual, and practical training for individuals preparing to serve in Christian ministry. The program develops essential knowledge, ministry skills, leadership practices, and spiritual foundations to help students serve effectively within the local church and broader Christian community.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- BOT111 - Old Testament Survey I
- BOT122 - Old Testament Survey II
- BNT100 - New Testament Survey
- BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
- BPA240 - Preparation for Ministry I
- BPA250 - Preparation for Ministry II
- BPA475 - Understanding Prayer
- BTH460 - Biblical Hermeneutics
- BPA442 - Preaching 101
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
Pastoral Care and Counseling Certificate Program
Credit Hours: 12
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Pastoral Care & Counseling Certificate Program is a biblical approach to caring for people in the community, local church, or ministry context. This certificate is a foundational qualification designed for those who want to learn introductory skills in pastoral care and counseling.
It is ideal for those in pastoral care, small group settings, or any ministry that is focused on listening and caring for people in a practical way. Students will also learn when to refer people in their care to professional counselors or more experienced pastors.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Pastoral Care & Counseling Certificate Program is a biblical approach to caring for people in the community, local church, or ministry context. This certificate is a foundational qualification designed for those who want to learn introductory skills in pastoral care and counseling.
It is ideal for those in pastoral care, small group settings, or any ministry that is focused on listening and caring for people in a practical way. Students will also learn when to refer people in their care to professional counselors or more experienced pastors.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- GCCS540 - Pastoral Care & Counseling
- GCCS610 - Crisis Counseling I
- GCCS620 - Crisis Counseling II
Biblical Preaching Certificate Program
Credit Hours: 12
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Biblical Preaching provides exposure to the Homiletical process of developing biblical messages. It is designed for individuals who desire to develop their preaching skills for service in church settings.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Biblical Preaching provides exposure to the Homiletical process of developing biblical messages. It is designed for individuals who desire to develop their preaching skills for service in church settings.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- BTH460 - Biblical Hermeneutics
- BPA370 - Homiletics
- BPA442 - Preaching 101
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
Intercessory Prayer Training Program
Credit Hours: 12
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Intercessory Prayer will equip believers to be powerful change agents for God’s Kingdom through prayer and prayer ministry. The Prayer Leadership Certificate program provides both heart-deep biblical knowledge about the practice of prayer combined with abundant hands-on, mentored experience leading prayer and prayer ministry.
It will also empower students to be effective within their churches and personal circles of influence by leading intercessory prayer and ministering to hurting individuals through transformational prayer.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Certificate in Intercessory Prayer will equip believers to be powerful change agents for God’s Kingdom through prayer and prayer ministry. The Prayer Leadership Certificate program provides both heart-deep biblical knowledge about the practice of prayer combined with abundant hands-on, mentored experience leading prayer and prayer ministry.
It will also empower students to be effective within their churches and personal circles of influence by leading intercessory prayer and ministering to hurting individuals through transformational prayer.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- BPA475 - Understanding Prayer
- BPA131 - Prayer I – Types and Necessity
- BPA342 - Prayer II
- BPA420 - The Good Fight of Faith
Theology Certification Program
Credit Hours: 12
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
This certificate can help students gain a deeper understanding of theology, vital truths in Scripture, and Christian ministry methods and applications. Students can also benefit from coursework that encourages them to develop their personal walk with the Lord.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
This certificate can help students gain a deeper understanding of theology, vital truths in Scripture, and Christian ministry methods and applications. Students can also benefit from coursework that encourages them to develop their personal walk with the Lord.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Certificate
- CED140 - A Survey of the Bible
- BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
- BTH241 - Introduction to Bible Theology I
- BTH252 - Introduction to Bible Theology II