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Congregational Leadership
Certificate Program
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The Congregational Leadership Certificate Program provides an opportunity to better prepare for Christian service in a congregational setting. The certificate program involves information, formation, and critical reflection in four core courses and three courses in a focused field of interest. A BTSR Certificate of Congregational Leadership is awarded upon completion of the seven courses. However, you may take one or more courses in any specialized ministry area, including core courses, without declaring a particular certificate Specialized Ministry concentration. Anyone, regardless of educational background, may enroll in the certificate program.
The first course begins September 10, 2007. You may enter the program any time a course is offered. Enrollment is open until one week before a course begins. The cost is $150 per certificate course. Scholarships are available to cover 50% of tuition. You may download a scholarship application at the bottom of this page.
All certificate program courses are offered via the Internet and the Blackboard™ course management system; therefore, participants must have access to a computer and to the Internet.
Core Courses |
Core courses provide a theological foundation that will prepare you to be a leader in your congregation. Those seeking to earn the certificate take either Baptist Identity or The Church—A System of Relationships and the other three core courses. See course descriptions.
SCM 1111 Baptist Identity. |
Course Dates: Sept. 10 – Oct. 7, 2007 |
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SCM 1112 The Church—A System of Relationships. |
Course Dates: Sept. 10 – Oct. 7, 2007 |
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SCM 1211 Biblical Basis for Ministry. |
Course Dates: Oct. 22 – Nov. 18, 2007 |
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SCM 1311 Theological Reflection. |
Course Dates: May 12 – June 8, 2008 |
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SCM 1411 Spiritual Formation and Calling. |
Course Dates: June 23 – July 20, 2008 |
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Ministry Concentrations
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Gift-based Ministry courses help you understand the theology and application of spiritual gifts in ministry. In these courses you will explore practical, effective ways to develop individuals for leadership roles and functions; examine issues of Christian calling, spiritual gifts, and the mission of the church; and investigate the role of laypersons in ministry. See course descriptions.
SCM 2110 Concepts and Components of Gift-based. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 2120 Preparing the Congregation for Gift-based Ministry. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 2130 Implementing and Improvising Gift-based Ministry. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Preschool & Children’s Ministry courses help you build a solid foundation for leadership in ministries with children. In these courses you will learn to develop a children’s ministry strategy; examine stages of child development; and explore the personal, moral, social, and religious development of children. See course descriptions.
SCM 3110 Preschool and Children's Ministry in the Church. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 3120 Ministry to the Preschool Child. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 3130 Ministry to the School Aged Child. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Youth Ministry courses help you build a solid foundation for leadership in ministries with youth. In these courses you will learn to develop a youth ministry strategy; learn to plan mission experiences conducive to spiritual growth; explore the personal, moral, social, and religious development of adolescents; learn to develop youth ministry volunteers; and increase your understanding of adolescent substance abuse. See course descriptions.
SCM 4110 Understanding the Adolescent World. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 4120 Developing a Balanced Ministry with Youth. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 4130 Adolescent Substance Abuse. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Small Group Leadership courses help you build a solid foundation for leadership in small groups. You will explore examine stages of faith development, explore issues of group dynamics, and survey teaching methodologies appropriate for adult learners. See course descriptions.
SCM 5110 Faith Development. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 5120 Small Group Dynamics. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 5130 Teaching the Small Group Study. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Music and Worship courses help you build a strong foundation for music leadership in congregational worship. You will learn how to enrich congregational singing, explore your theology of music and worship, and learn how to develop practical skills for working with choirs. See course descriptions.
SCM 7110 Congregational Singing. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 7120 Music in the Life of the Congregation. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 7130 Leading the Choir. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Pastoral Ministry Leadership courses help you build a strong foundation for pastoring a congregation. You will learn how to prepare and deliver a sermon, examine leadership and management in congregations, and learn how to use demographic resources to better understand ministry needs in your community. See course descriptions.
SCM 8110 Introduction to Preaching. |
Course Dates: Jan. 14 – Feb. 10, 2008 |
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SCM 8120 The Effective Church Leader. |
Course Dates: Feb. 25 – Mar. 23, 2008 |
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SCM 8130 Social Dynamics in Ministry. |
Course Dates: Apr. 7 – May 4, 2008 |
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Links for the
School of Christian Ministry
Course Descriptions
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