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
1. You must complete each lesson in the course. After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, go to the Site-Wide 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 75 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 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.
2. After you have completed all of the lessons in the course, you will need to write and submit a 750 word paper on three things that have made an impact on you during the course. At the Bachelor Degree Level, it is very important that your paper is written according to JMBIS guidelines.
Click here if you need information on How to Write a Paper. Your forum posts can be helpful in writing your paper.
Course List
You may take the courses in any order you wish. Click on the links below for Course descriptions, instructions, and assignments.
Undergrad Level Courses on JMBIS
Survey of the Bible 1 (Ray Stedman Ministries)
Survey of the Bible 2 (Ray Stedman Ministries)
Survey of the Bible 3 (Ray Stedman Ministries)
Undergrad Level Courses from Biblical Training Institute
All of these classes are taught by some of the finest faculty, handpicked from major seminaries.
You will need to sign up and log in to the Biblical Training Institute to access the courses. You can login by clicking here Biblical Training Institute Login.
Introduction to the New Testament: Gospel and Acts (Biblical Training Institute)
Introduction to the New Testament: Romans to Revelation (Biblical Training Institute)
Principles of Effective Leadership (Biblical Training Institute)
Church History I (Biblical Training Institute)
Church History II (Biblical Training Institute)
History of Philosophy and Christian Thought (Biblical Training Institute)
Life of Christ (Biblical Training Institute)
These completed courses can also be applied towards our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Degree.
