Church Leadership Certificate

(may be conferred as Diploma in Theological Studies)

The Church Leadership Certificate from Online Bible Institute is an emblem of dedication to spiritual growth and service to the Christian community. Individuals who feel a strong calling to lead, nurture, and shepherd their congregations often seek this certificate, ensuring they are grounded in Biblical truths and principles.

This certificate program delves into the theological foundations of Christianity, providing students with a deep understanding of the Bible, Christian doctrines, and the historical context of the church. Additionally, it equips them with practical skills necessary for effective church leadership, such as pastoral counseling, conflict resolution, and administrative abilities.

A Church Leadership Certificate also underscores the importance of personal spiritual development. As leaders, individuals must first be grounded in their faith, drawing from their relationship with God to guide and inspire their congregation.

Graduates of this certification program emerge as leaders and spiritually mature individuals, ready to shepherd their flocks with wisdom, compassion, and integrity. This certificate, therefore, is a beacon of commitment, signaling one’s readiness to take up the mantle of leadership within the church community.

Prerequisites: Certificate in Bible/Theology or Certificate in Christian Ministry or Associates Degree

Requirements: Successfully complete ten (10) courses listed below.

Course Instructions

You may take the courses in any order you wish. You must complete each lesson in the course.  After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and at least 100 words.  These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course, so please write well-thought-out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and the session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent comments on courses they are currently taking. You must be signed in to the Online Bible Institute and click the Enroll button to access the course lessons.

Course List

Click on the links below for Course descriptions, instructions, and assignments.

These completed courses can also be applied towards our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Degree.

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