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Certificate in Ministry Leadership

Anchor Christian U

Certificate in Ministry Leadership

The Certificate in Ministry Leadership builds foundational skills for leveraging God’s Word in life and ministry, then adds ministry leadership foundations and professional ministry application skills. Students with non-ministry professional backgrounds involved in or transitioning to ministry roles, in particular, can develop biblical discipleship-driven ministry skills in this focused track.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

  1. Apply foundational Bible study skills to the examination of the Word resulting in a clear understanding of what the text says, what it means, and its implications for life.

  2. Develop a philosophy and strategy of godly living that will guide the student for a lifetime.

  3. Integrate and apply Bible study skill across the domains of life, personal ministry, and work.

  4. Develop personal disciplines and rhythms for thriving and holistic spiritual formation and effective family leadership.

  5. Teach the Word of God to others with confidence, creativity, and impact.

  6. Actively shepherd individuals toward God and mobilize them on mission.

  7. Leverage active ministry environments for Kingdom purposes.

  8. Develop ministry programming that delivers on an organization’s Gospel-driven mission.

  9. Nurture a thriving ministry team environment, as a teammate and as a leader.

  10. Broaden one’s leadership skillset with hard skills and/or people skills that add dynamic impact on mission.

All courses are transferable into the Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership program.

Program credits: 30

Credential: Certificate

Catalog year: 2026-27

Program requirements