Certificate Programs
Certificate in Church and Leadership Development
Develops the leader before the program. Covers spiritual formation, team building, conflict resolution, vision casting, and the discipline of raising up other leaders.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 18
- Duration
- 6–12 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Articulate a biblical theology of leadership and authority
- Identify, train, and release emerging leaders
- Resolve conflict within teams and congregations
- Cast and communicate ministry vision effectively
- Sustain personal spiritual health under leadership load
Core Coursework
- 01Biblical Foundations of Leadership
- 02Spiritual Formation for Leaders
- 03Team Building and Delegation
- 04Conflict Resolution in the Church
- 05Vision, Strategy, and Communication
- 06Leadership Multiplication
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Pastors, ministry directors, deacons, elders, and lay leaders stepping into greater responsibility.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
Ministry training. Not a professional management credential.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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