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

Ministry Development I is crafted for the committed lay person who feels the stirring of a greater calling. Whether you serve in worship, children’s ministry, hospitality, outreach, or prayer intercession, this program will sharpen your spiritual acuity and give you the theological foundation to serve with excellence, authority, and love.

Core Learning Areas:
• Biblical Foundations of Ministry — Comprehensive study of Scripture as the basis for all effective ministry service
• Spiritual Gifts Discovery & Activation — Identifying, developing, and strategically deploying your God-given gifts within the body of Christ
• Evangelism & Outreach Methods — Practical tools for sharing the Gospel effectively in home, church, and community settings
• Discipleship & Mentoring Principles — Learning how to disciple new believers and mentor others toward spiritual maturity
• Church Administration & Ministry Operations — Understanding how to support and sustain a functioning local church ministry
• Prayer, Intercession & Spiritual Warfare — Developing a powerful prayer life and understanding biblical principles of spiritual authority

Upon successful completion of Ministry Development I, For Lay Persons, eligible students may request a formal review of their coursework and ministry assignments for consideration into a customized ministerial development program. This advanced program is designed to prepare qualified candidates for ordination and the awarding of an Ordination Certificate as an ordained minister. Advancement into the ordination program is not automatic and is subject to eligibility requirements, doctrinal standards, and organizational bylaws of the institution.