What are the essential Christian teachings? What does it mean to believe the truth of Scripture? Dr. David Feddes teaches this extensive mini-course that dives into the foundation of Biblical revelation.
Pre-Marriage Counseling Skills is a course led by Steve Elzinga with some real life examples from Abby and Mitchell Dominiak. As a branch of life coaching, students will learn how to come along side engaged-to-be-married couples and coach them through life before marriage.
Having Ministry Genogram Conversations equips Christian leaders to use family formation conversations as a Christ-centered ministry tool for healing, discernment, spiritual growth, and calling. Students learn consent-based, trauma-aware conversation skills that help people recognize family patterns, dignity, grace, and faithful next steps without shame or coercion.
PhilMinistry Skills: Christian Philosophy for Whole-Life Discernment equips Christian leaders to use biblical philosophy as a practical ministry tool for navigating questions of identity, purpose, truth, suffering, calling, and hope. Students learn to recognize cultural worldviews, avoid reductionistic thinking, and guide others with Christ-centered wisdom, discernment, and whole-person care.
Comparative Religion Ministry Skills equips Christian leaders to engage people from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds with respectful listening, Christ-centered discernment, and wise ministry conversations. Students learn to compare worldviews thoughtfully, build gospel bridges with dignity, and share biblical hope without pressure or compromise.
American Comparative Religion for Ministry equips Christian leaders to engage people from diverse spiritual, religious, and worldview backgrounds with Christ-centered discernment, respectful listening, and gospel-focused conversations. Students learn to build meaningful ministry connections while navigating alternative spiritualities, blended beliefs, identity-based worldviews, and contemporary cultural movements with wisdom and grace.
Christian Gratitude Discernment Ministry equips Christian leaders to help others practice gratitude with biblical wisdom, emotional honesty, and Gospel-centered hope. Students learn how to guide gratitude conversations safely and effectively while fostering discernment, healing, spiritual growth, and faithful next steps in Christ.
Officiant Ministry skills are the essential ministry skills that clergy need in many settings. Whether you are the volunteer, part-time, or career ministry lane, this two-credit course will teach you ministry skills for various ministry settings.
This course is for those who want to grow in their calling and Christian identity! This course is part 2 of the "Getting Started" experience at Christian Leaders, and this course may change your life!
This Church Elders course is a comprehensive study that explores the calling, role, duties, and multiplying influence of the elders in a local church
The Men’s Ministry course equips Christian leaders to understand, launch, and sustain effective men’s ministry programs in the local church and community. Combining biblical teaching, practical tools, and the Philosophy of Men framework, this course helps leaders disciple men as whole, organic humans—integrated in identity, relationships, vocation, and mission.
The Church Deacon Course equips deacons to serve as Christlike servants who embody mercy, integrity, and practical leadership in the local church. Students will explore the biblical foundation, qualifications, duties, and multiplying role of deacons, preparing them to extend the compassion of Christ, support church leadership, mobilize volunteers, and cultivate ministry that meets the needs of both congregation and community.
How do Christians find their life-long marriage match? This course brings the Biblical worldview to the practical need of matching couples who share a walk with Christ. Professor Kristina Lynn has spent over twenty years developing a matchmaking ministry approach. This one-credit specialization ministry class is designed for those interested in pursuing matchmaking as part of their ministry.
This course will prepare host ministers to create environments for ministry. The hosting ministry skill course will focus on the calling to host ministry, the role of the host minister, the nuts and bolts of ministry hosting, and the multiplications of host ministers.
MinistryBiz Skills is a course that focuses on the selected actions needed to start ministry enterprises that focus on ministry and business.