Advanced Ministry Certificate

The certificate is designed for individuals who think God is calling them to Christian ministry.

This certificate gives students classroom education as well as practical experience. This certificate will take 36-48 months to complete without moving or uprooting your family, or quitting your day job!

Overview

Coursework would include:

Choose from 3 of the current ministry certificates – 36 Credit hours

Spiritual Formation: 6 Credit hours. Students experience personal discipleship that they can replicate by discipling others.

Residency: 12 credit hours. This equals 480 residency hours of practicum and weekly coursework. This can be completed at a student’s current local church (or another location) under the direction of a skilled mentor. Students finish the Residency prepared to execute relevant ministry and navigate relationships with volunteers, staff, and elders.

Regionally Accredited through our partnership with Hope International University.

One Night a Week: Classes are held in Rochester at the Marion Road Christian Church or at your home church.

Extremely Low Cost: Through the generous backing of the Crossroads Foundation students can finish the program at little to no cost.