Institute for Ministry Leadership
Equipping Leaders
Who Shape the Church
Dr. Chap Clark partners with church leaders through certified programs, formation coaching, and strategic consulting — rooted in decades of pastoral experience and theological depth.
Fuller Equip Certifications
Certified Programs for Ministry Leaders
Earn recognized credentials — taught by Dr. Chap Clark — that advance your formation and can count toward a Fuller Seminary master's degree.
Living on Mission
Rooted in mission. Formed for mission.
A one-of-a-kind course for pastors and ministry leaders who want to move beyond program-driven ministry toward a deep, embodied understanding of mission as the center of church life.
or $200 IML cohort
Practicing Theology
Think theologically. Lead faithfully.
Designed for ministry leaders who want to think more deeply and lead more wisely — grounding every ministry decision in sound theology, not just best practices or pragmatic models.
or $200 IML cohort
Ministry Leadership Cohort
Leadership Develops in Community
The self-paced course gives you content. The Ministry Leadership Cohort gives you community. Move through the material with a small group of ministry leaders, process what you're learning in real time, and grow in community — not isolation.
Fuller Equip Course
Learn on your own schedule.
- Self-paced learning through Fuller Equip
- Work through modules on your own schedule
- Learn independently
Ministry Leadership Cohort
Grow alongside other ministry leaders.
- Group journey through the same content
- Facilitated discussions and peer learning
- Accountability and ministry application
- Peer feedback on your ministry context
What Makes the Cohort Different
Learn alongside a handful of ministry leaders, not alone. Real relationships, not just content.
Process the content in real time with facilitated conversations that go deeper than any solo study.
Apply what you're learning directly to your context, with honest feedback from peers who understand your world.
Stay on track with a cohort that keeps you accountable — not to a grade, but to growth.
Hear how other pastors and ministry leaders are navigating the same challenges — and bring your own experience to the table.
Build relationships with ministry leaders who understand your calling — people who become peers for years, not just fellow students.
Cohorts run periodically. Inquire to learn about upcoming cohort dates and group sizes.
Have questions? Use the form below to reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
Speaking & Conferences
Bring Chap to Your Church or Event
Dr. Clark speaks at churches, conferences, and seminaries worldwide — bringing theological depth, pastoral warmth, and years of hands-on leadership experience to every stage.
"Ministry is not about a program. It's about people being formed into the image of Christ — together — in the context of a local church."— Dr. Chap Clark
IML Consulting
Strategic Engagement for Church Health
Direct access to Dr. Clark's expertise for church consulting, leadership coaching, and pastoral formation.
Church Consulting
Vision casting, staff structure, and strategic planning for churches navigating transition or growth.
Leadership Coaching
One-on-one formation coaching for senior pastors, church planters, and ministry executives.
Formation Retreats
Multi-day retreats for ministry teams focused on theological depth, missional clarity, and relational health.
Inquire about consulting arrangements → Book a 30-minute call
About Dr. Chap Clark
Pastor. Scholar. Practitioner.
Dr. Chap Clark has spent over twenty-five years serving the local church as a pastor, professor, and ministry leader. He earned his PhD from the University of Denver, where he now serves as faculty — bridging the academic and the pastoral with rare authenticity.
His writing is equally grounded. Chap is the author of sixteen books, including Adoptive Church and Hurt 2.0. His work centers on the premise that the church's health depends on leaders who are theologically formed, relationally healthy, and deeply committed to mission.
At IML, Chap channels this experience into programs and consulting that equip church leaders not just to do ministry — but to become the kind of leader worth following.
Key Books
Get in Touch
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're exploring a certification program, inquiring about consulting, or want to bring Chap to your church — fill out the form and we'll respond within two business days.
Institute for Ministry Leadership
Equipping church leaders through formation, certification, and strategic partnership.
Speaking & Events
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Certification Programs
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