Section outline

  • Learn Ministry

    Ministry Foundations / Ministry 101 (3 credits)

    Professor: Rev. Henry Reyenga, M.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary
    Content Providers: Francis Chan, Dr. Bruce Ballast, and Ron Carter

    என்னை பதிவு செய்யவும்


    NOTE: This course's name was changed from Ministry 101 to Ministry Foundations. After completing this course, or if you had previously completed it, it will be shown in your transcript as Ministry Foundations.


    Overview: Ministry Foundations gives you an excellent foundation for pursuing fundamental ministry and developing your Christian leadership. This course is foundational for those who want to serve in a voluntary (bi-vocational) or salary position in ministry. Ministry Foundations is required for the Basic Ministry Award. 


    Basic Ministry Award: 

    • Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
    • Christian Basics (3 credits)
    • Ministry 101 (3 credits)

    Total: 9 credits


    This course is divided into three sections:

    I. The Calling of A Christian Revival Leader - Professor Francis Chan

    II. The Core Principles of Leadership for the Christian Leader - Dr. Bruce Ballast

    III. Personal Assessment for the Effective Christian Leader - Professor Ron Carter


    Course Outcomes:

    1. See how early Christianity launches revival for today. 
    2. Tie in the Renew, Restore and Revive work of God. What will be your role?
    3. Discern your calling to serve
    4. Explore the role of a mentor in your ministry training
    5. Learn what it takes to become an effective leader.
    6. Learn the key difference between a leader and a manager. 
    7. Get a working knowledge of the leadership levels.
    8. Understand the dark side of leadership so that you will stay effective in your leadership. 
    9. Learn the Biblical Foundations for Leadership
    10. Develop assessment strategies for personal growth as a leader
    11. Learn how to write a leader mission statement. 
    12. If you have not done so in the Connections class, you will also have the opportunity in this class to test out of the Christian Basics Course. Successfully completing that Christian Basics comprehensive exam earns you the Christian Basics Award.


    Assignments:

    Required Assignments

    1. View all online lectures and read all articles on each topic. Active engagement with course materials prior to attempting the quiz is required for each unit. If a resource is provided in multiple formats, simply choose whichever format best supports your learning. CLI’s system tracks your viewing history to determine meaningful engagement. Make sure you are logged into your student account when viewing or downloading the materials.

    2. Use the discussion forum to ask questions and exchange ideas with others.

    3. Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions for each quiz. Each quiz covers the readings and video lectures for that unit. Once a quiz has started, you must finish it, and you cannot retake it. 

    Quizzes must be completed independently. The use of AI tools, search engines, other websites, or assistance from other individuals is prohibited.

    Quizzes are open-note. You may reference your own notes or any of the provided CLI course materials during the quiz. However, you should plan to study materials prior to attempting the quiz.

    Quiz Tip: First answer the questions you know. Then use your own notes or the provided CLI course materials to help answer any questions you are unsure about.

    4. At the end of the course, you will be invited to complete a brief Course Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps CLI evaluate the course and identify opportunities for improvement.

     Course Forum

    Each course forum is located near the beginning of the course, immediately before the first course-content section. The forum allows students to post course-related questions and comments for other currently enrolled students to view and discuss. You can also search previous posts to see whether your question or topic has already been addressed. 

     The forum is intended primarily for peer discussion and may not receive an immediate response. Questions or concerns requiring timely assistance should be directed to the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net.

    Grading Scale

    A  93-100%   A- 90-92%   B+ 87-89%   B  83-86%   B- 80-82%   C+ 77-79%   C  73-76%   C- 70-72%   D+ 67-69%   D  63-66%   D- 60-62%   F  0-59%

    Students' final grade is based on the average of all required quizzes and assignments. Each graded activity is weighted equally unless otherwise stated. The single lowest quiz score will be excluded from the overall grade.

     Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no credit.

    Deadline

    You have 180 days to finish the course. If you have not received a final grade for the course before your enrollment ends, you will be automatically unenrolled, you will receive an “Administrative Withdrawal” for the course on your transcript, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.

    To avoid potential administrative delays or additional fees, please complete all assignments at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.

    If you believe you qualify for a two-week extension, as outlined in our Catalog policies, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net as soon as possible, ideally at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.

    Accessibility: Notes or slides accompany most videos in this course.

    You are now ready to start the Ministry 101: Ministry Connections Course. Email helpdesk@christianleaders.net or try visiting our FAQ page if you are having trouble navigating in the class or around CLI's online campus.