Tuition: $1,005.00 | Duration: 8–12 Months | Award: Ecclesiastical Pastoral Development Certificate

For those called to shepherd God’s people, the Pastoral Development and Training Program I is a rich and comprehensive equipping experience. Designed for ordained ministers and pastors who are actively serving in ministry, this program strengthens pastoral identity, expands biblical knowledge, and provides advanced tools for leading thriving, impactful church communities. This program recognizes the sacred honor of the pastoral call and invests in those who carry it.
Core Learning Areas:
• The Theology of Pastoral Leadership — A deep biblical examination of the shepherd’s calling, character, and covenant responsibilities
• Advanced Expository Preaching & Teaching — Mastering the art of rightly dividing the Word of truth for maximum impact
• Strategic Church Leadership & Administration — Building and managing ministry teams, church boards, and organizational structures
• Crisis Ministry & Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care — Equipping pastors to minister with sensitivity and competence in times of grief, crisis, and trauma
• Community Engagement & Social Justice Ministry — Leading the church into meaningful engagement with community needs, advocacy, and holistic gospel ministry
• Mentoring & Raising Future Ministry Leaders — Developing systems to identify, train, and release the next generation of church leader