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.

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25+ Years of Practice
16 Published Books
8 CPL Units Available
Fuller Seminary Partner

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.

Certification Program

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.

Duration 8 Modules
Est. Time ~114 Hours
Investment $950
Instructor Dr. Chap Clark
Credit Eligibility Up to 8 CPL Units
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Certification Program

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.

Duration 8 Modules
Est. Time ~110.5 Hours
Investment $950
Instructor Dr. Chap Clark
Credit Eligibility Up to 8 CPL Units
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Both programs are offered through Fuller Theological Seminary's Fuller Equip platform. CPL units may be applied toward applicable master's degree programs — speak with an admissions advisor to confirm transfer eligibility.

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.

Self-Paced

Fuller Equip Course

Learn on your own schedule.

  • Self-paced learning through Fuller Equip
  • Work through modules on your own schedule
  • Learn independently
$950 per participant
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Cohort

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
$200 per participant
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What Makes the Cohort Different

Small Group Format

Learn alongside a handful of ministry leaders, not alone. Real relationships, not just content.

Guided Discussion

Process the content in real time with facilitated conversations that go deeper than any solo study.

Ministry Application

Apply what you're learning directly to your context, with honest feedback from peers who understand your world.

Accountability

Stay on track with a cohort that keeps you accountable — not to a grade, but to growth.

Peer Learning

Hear how other pastors and ministry leaders are navigating the same challenges — and bring your own experience to the table.

Community

Build relationships with ministry leaders who understand your calling — people who become peers for years, not just fellow students.

$200 per participant

Cohorts run periodically. Inquire to learn about upcoming cohort dates and group sizes.

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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.

Church Leadership Conferences Keynotes and breakout sessions on formation, mission, and leadership
Seminary & Ministry Training Events Guest lectures, faculty forums, and cohort immersions
Pastoral Retreats & Staff Training Intimate formation days for pastors and ministry teams
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Dr. Chap Clark teaching
"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 → Contact IML

Explore the Books

Adoptive Church Hurt 2.0 Stumbling Blocks Full author site at chapclark.com
Dr. Chap Clark
Lead Pastor, Life Coach, and Ministry Strategist.
PhD, University of Denver
Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary
16+ Published Books

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

Adoptive Church Creating an environment where emerging generations belong
Hurt 2.0 Inside the world of today's teenagers
Stumbling Blocks Navigating obstacles on the path of faith and leadership
Full Bio at chapclark.com

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

All speaking inquiries are coordinated through chapclark.com

Certification Programs

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Response Time

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