Get Equipped for Ministry!

Check out our April Online Certificate Courses.

• All courses are web-based. This means that you can access online course materials and discussion forums anytime, from anywhere.
• You will engage in thought-provoking Q&A and discussion with class members and the instructor via threaded discussion forums.
• Courses begin April 7, 2008 and last for 4 weeks.
• Registration deadline: March 31, 2008

Course Information

Six courses are offered:

Implementing & Improvising Gift-Based Ministry (SCM 2130)
Learn how passion, spiritual gifts and personal style come together in a ministry setting. Understand the factors to consider in developing an equipping ministry team/committee. Understand the steps involved in implementing gift-based ministry.

Ministry to the School Aged Child (SCM 3130)
Enhance your understanding of school aged child development. Examine appropriate teaching methodology. Discuss biblical and theological concepts necessary for faith development in children ages 6-12.

Adolescent Substance Abuse (SCM 4130)
Get the basics about adolescent substance abuse. Understand your position to observe, influence, and educate youth before substance abuse results. Learn how to connect youth experiencing substance abuse issues with appropriate community resources.

Teaching the Small Group Study (SCM 5130)
Explore various techniques and approaches to teaching small groups. Examine learning issues specific to adults.

Leading the Choir (SCM 7130)
Gain a basic knowledge of choir rehearsal management. Learn how to build good choral sound. Identify sources for selecting and securing choral music. Learn techniques to create anthems from the hymnal.

Social Dynamics in Ministry (SCM 8130)
Increase your understanding of the area in which you minister. Learn to identify and use various resources to create a profile of the church field where you serve.

Cost: $150 per course (Scholarships are available to cover 50% of tuition fees.)

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Who We Are

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR)
BTSR is a distinctively Baptist seminary operating within the context of an ecumenical consortium to train men and women for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church. Learn more about BTSR’s mission.

BTSR School of Christian Ministry
The BTSR School of Christian Ministry was established to equip Christians to be effective leaders in their congregations and to strengthen congregations. In fulfilling this purpose, the SCM is moving beyond traditional theological educational structures in an effort to take the seminary into the church and community to sustain and support their work of transforming people’s lives for Christ. Learn more about the School of Christian Ministry’s purpose and vision.

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