Continuing Education

School of Christian Ministry
Continuing education at BTSR is managed by our School of Christian Ministry. The School of Christian Ministry offers non-credit theological education opportunities for laity and ministers. Through various SCM programs we meet you where your needs are with timely and relevant courses, events, and resources.
Congregational Leadership Certificate

Online Courses in Our Certificate Program
Our Congregational Leadership Certificate Program provides theological education and practical ministry skills and strategies in several specialized ministry areas. All courses are delivered online. If you are sensing a call to ministry or need focused study in a particular ministry area, the certificate program is a great place to start.

Ministry concentrations:

• Developing Gift-Based Ministry in the Church
• Preschool/Children’s Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Small Group Leadership
• Music and Worship Leadership
• Pastoral Ministry Leadership

To earn the certificate, participants complete four core courses and three ministry concentration courses. All certificate program courses are online and thereby enable learners to participate according to the needs of their individual schedules.
Learn more about the Congregational Leadership Certificate Program and the concentrations offered. View the list of the online continuing education courses we offer; they are organized by subject area for your convenience.

Other Continuing Education Opportunities
In addition to the Certificate Program, the School of Christian Ministry offers a variety of Seminars, Online Courses and Resources to support your ministry. Choose from topics such as conflict resolution, congregational leadership, worship style, gift-based ministry, emotional intelligence and self-care.

Browse these examples:

Ministering to Individuals with HIV/AIDS
Burdened for those with HIV/AIDS? Learn how you can minister more effectively to individuals with HIV/AIDS.<more>

Starting Right supports recent seminary graduates who are making the transition into ministry and are learning to balance ministry needs with family and personal needs. <more>

The Online Connection
You can design and facilitate online courses to meet specific educational or training needs of your congregation. <more>

Pastoral Leadership Seminar
Emotional intelligence has a significant impact on a leader’s capacity to effectively respond to conflict. <more>

Preaching Conference
The Chester Brown / Hampton Baptist Church Preaching and Worship Conference is held each Spring at BTSR. Learn more

Lecture Series
Solon B. Cousins Lectures are held each October. Outstanding scholars join with the BTSR community seminary for discourse on Biblical and theological issues. Learn more

Lawrence Hoover Lectures are held each Spring and focus on issues of importance to the life of the church and Christian ministry.

Register Online for Continuing Education Opportunities at BTSR
Registration Form (PDF)
Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Learn more about all of our online courses on our Distance Education page.

Contact the School of Christian Ministry: scminfo@btsr.edu or 1-888-339-BTSR (2877).