Commissioned Pastoral Certificate
You need to complete 13 more courses and 42 more credits to mark this activity complete.
⛪ Commissioned Pastoral Certificate
The Commissioned Pastoral Certificate is a comprehensive and ministry-ready credential for students called to serve as pastors, church leaders, or ministers in local congregations or mission fields. This certificate blends solid biblical and theological training with practical ministry preparation, forming a strong foundation for those seeking ordination and long-term pastoral service.
Commissioned Pastors are often bi-vocational or volunteer ministers who carry out significant spiritual leadership in churches, house churches, or ministry communities. This program equips you to lead with doctrinal clarity, pastoral care skills, and preaching ability, all within the framework of biblical faithfulness.
💡 What This Certificate Says About You:
You are called and prepared to shepherd God's people through preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.
You have completed a thorough, ministry-focused training program in biblical interpretation, church history, theology, and communication.
You are ready to serve as a commissioned pastor or ministry leader in a wide variety of settings.
👥 Who Is This Certificate For?
Aspiring or active commissioned pastors, house church leaders, or church planters
Bi-vocational or volunteer ministers serving congregations without seminary credentials
Students seeking ordination through the Christian Leaders Alliance as a Commissioned Pastor
Church leaders, elders, and ministry staff looking to formalize and deepen their training
🎓 How This Certificate Supports Your Journey:
All courses apply toward associate or bachelor’s degrees in the Leadership Excellence School.
It fulfills the educational requirement for ordination as a Commissioned Pastor with the Christian Leaders Alliance.
It strengthens your readiness to lead with theological soundness, pastoral compassion, and ministry effectiveness in your church or community.
This certificate is an embodiment of comprehensive pastoral expertise. It empowers students with theological insights, ministry skills, and effective communication strategies. The certificate is a fit for students who are interested in pastoral care, theology, and leadership studies and is designed for those dedicated to impactful and compassionate pastoral service.
To receive the
Commissioned Pastoral Certificate
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
0 of 43 Minimum Units Completed
To receive the
Commissioned Pastoral Certificate
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
13 courses required
-
History of World Christianity (4 Units) - Church and Ministry (3 Units)
- Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
- Hermeneutics and Exegesis (3 Units)
- New Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
- Pastoral Care (3 Units)
- Theology I (4 Units)
- Theology II (4 Units)
- Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
- Sermon Construction and Presentation (4 Units)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)