Commissioned Minister
You need to complete 38 more courses and 72 more credits to mark this activity complete.
🎖️ Commissioned Minister Specialization
A Comprehensive Credential for Broad and Faithful Ministry Leadership
The Commissioned Minister Specialization is one of the most in-depth and well-rounded clergy credentials offered by Christian Leaders Alliance. This specialization is designed for those called to serve in multiple ministry roles—preaching, teaching, officiating, discipling, counseling, coaching, and leading—in churches, nonprofits, or community-based ministries.
This program prepares you to be a well-equipped servant-leader, offering a biblically grounded, Spirit-empowered ministry wherever God calls you. It is ideal for those pursuing a lifelong commitment to ministry leadership without pursuing a full academic degree.
💬 Why It Matters
The Church needs leaders who are both deeply rooted in Scripture and practically equipped for real-world ministry challenges. The Commissioned Minister credential recognizes your readiness to serve in diverse ministry settings and equips you with theological, pastoral, and communication skills that reflect your calling.
This specialization matters because it provides a high-level endorsement that you are trained, affirmed, and ready to lead across a wide spectrum of ministry opportunities. It also signifies that you’ve been endorsed by your community and tested in character and commitment.
🧰 What You’ll Learn
To receive this specialization, you must:
Complete your Level 3 Endorsement (demonstrating strong community affirmation of your calling and character)
Maintain a 2.0 GPA
Successfully complete 37 courses, including:
Key Courses Include:
Multiplying Christian Leaders
History of World Christianity
New & Old Testament Surveys
Theology I & II
Christian Doctrine
Pastoral Care
Prayer & PeaceSmart Relationships
Marriage Ministry & Pre-Marriage Counseling
Life Coaching Ministry
Sermon Construction & Ministry Speaking Skills
Advanced Officiant, Wedding, Parenting & Bible Teaching Skills
Ministry Communication, Attitude, Leadership, and Discernment Skills
Overview of Mental Health Integration & Soul Care
Optional coursework in Sex Education, Sexual Intimacy, and Bible electives
This robust curriculum is designed to form you into a confident, humble, and effective minister of the Gospel.
🛠️ How This Specialization Equips You
With the Commissioned Minister credential, you will be prepared to:
Serve as a local church pastor, chaplain, or marketplace minister
Officiate weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other key ceremonies
Preach, teach, and lead small groups with biblical clarity
Provide pastoral care, discipleship, and counseling
Mentor leaders, serve on ministry boards, and launch ministry initiatives
Engage cultural and philosophical challenges with theological wisdom
To receive the
Commissioned Minister
You must have the credential
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
Level 3 Endorsement
You need 3 more Units
0 of 73 Minimum Units Completed
Commissioned Minister
You must have the credential
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
Level 3 Endorsement37 courses required
- Multiplying Christian Leaders (1 Module)
- History of World Christianity (4 Units)
- Church and Ministry (3 Units)
- Ministry Foundations (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)
- Prayer (3 Units)
- PeaceSmart Relationships (3 Units)
- Marriage Ministry (4 Units)
- Total Fitness (3 Units)
- Introduction to Communication (3 Units)
- Life Coaching Ministry (3 Units)
- Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)
- Multiplying Disciples (2 Units)
- Advanced Officiant Ministry Skills (2 Modules)
- Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Module)
- Parenting Skills (1 Module)
- How to Develop a Great Attitude (0 Modules)
- Nine Ways to Build People Up (0 Modules)
- Pre-Marriage Counseling Skills (1 Module)
- Essential Philosophy (0 Modules)
- Critical Grace Theory (0 Modules)
- Christian Discernment Skills (0 Modules)
- Spotting Logical Fallacies (0 Modules)
- How to be Interesting (0 Modules)
- Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry (0 Modules)
- Leading Bible Studies (0 Modules)
- Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Modules)
- The Care and Decluttering of the Soul (0 Modules)
- Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Modules)
- Semi-Directive and Directive Ministry Coaching (1 Unit)
1 course required
3 Units Minimum in the following Category:
Bible
You need 3 more Units