Ordained Minister Program Details
Overview: If you're passionate about traditional church or community ministry and feel the calling to become a fully ordained pastor or minister, the Ordained Minister Program offers a comprehensive and affordable alternative to traditional seminary education. This program prepares you for part-time or full-time ministry roles, including church planting and pastoring. Completion typically takes between 9 to 16 months, depending on your pace. Note: You must gain level three endorsement into membership with the Christian Leaders Alliance
0 of 23 Minimum Credits Completed
Key Roles:
- Pastor or Church Planter: Lead or establish a church community.
- Staff Minister: Serve in various roles within a church.
- Traditional Ceremonial Duties: Conduct weddings, funerals, and other traditional rites.
Key Benefits:
- Traditional Minister Certification: Fits typical ordination programs.
- Become Fully Ordained. This goes beyond licensing ordination. This full ordination is for those seeking vocational opportunities or those who want more credibility.
- Wider Reach: Ideal for those wanting to pursue vocational minister and the advance specialization associated with receiving paid ministry positions.
- Varied Ceremonial Skills: Become proficient in officiating a diverse range of Christian ceremonies.
- Skill Development: The program serves as a foundational program that can be built upon for more specialized ministry roles all the way up to the Minister of the Word.
- Soul Center Registration: You will be eligible to register a Soul Center with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Specializations:
As a fully ordained minister, you can also choose to specialize in various other ministerial roles, expanding your reach and impact.
Ideal Candidates:
- Those called to full-time or part-time ministry.
- Individuals interested in church planting or pastoring.
- Those seeking an affordable and accessible alternative to traditional seminary studies.
This program not only equips you to serve as a pastor or staff minister but also provides a solid foundation for additional specializations, making you well-rounded and adaptable. It's ideal for those whose calling leads them toward more in-depth, formal ministry roles, especially where denominational requirements favor traditional academic studies.
To receive the
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
Level 3 Endorsement
19 courses required
- Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 Cr)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Cr)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Cr)
- Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Cr)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Cr)
- New Testament Survey (3 Cr)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Cr)
- Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Cr)
- Pre-Marriage Counseling Skills (1 Cr)
- Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Cr)
- Parenting Skills (1 Cr)
- Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
- Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
- How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
- Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry (0 Cr)
- Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
- Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
- Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)
- Minister Ordination (1 Cr)
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