Ministry Leadership Certificates
Communal
A community of like-minded people on a journey to equip others to better know, trust, love, and follow Jesus.
Practical
Master Classes designed to integrate theological excellence with real-world ministry applications, preparing you for effective leadership.
Missional
Develop strategies and skills for connecting with and mentoring others, reshaping how you will lead in culture.
FullerEquip + IML Certificates
- On Mission: Need a better understanding on your purpose and calling in life? Dive in with your chuch or an online cohort.
- Practicing Theology: Too busy for a full on degree? Start here. Discovering how to integrate your faith into your life is a move you won’t regret.
Certificate Information
- Academic Advancement:
Learners may be eligible to earn 8 units towards a Fuller Seminary degree program through these sessions.
- SF 503 Missiology
- SF 505 Foundations of Practical Theology
- Bi-monthly Training Sessions
- Personal Coaching
- Industry Expert-Led Classes
On Mission will help you uncover your purpose and calling. It offers a modern perspective that will help you turn your beliefs into steps that will shape every facet of your life, from your career to your relationships and personal identity.
Practicing Theology is about making your faith real—questioning it, challenging it, and integrating it. It’s not always comfortable, but learning to intentionally follow Jesus will transform your daily grind into a reflection of your deepest beliefs.
Real People
Real Mission
Dr. September Penn, Pastor of Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church, tells of her partnership with IML and how these certificates are part of her discipleship process.
Free Trial
Practicing Theology
Dive into a lesson of with our free trial. You’ll learn the basics of “Practicing Theology” from Dr. Chap Clark. This isn’t just learning—it’s a journey towards living out your faith, every single day.
On Mission
Dive into a lesson of with our free trial. You’ll learn the basics of “Practicing Theology” from Dr. Chap Clark. This isn’t just learning—it’s a journey towards living out your faith, every single day.
Try one of the “On Mission” lessons with our free trial. This lesson is part of a case study on St. Patrick who revolutionalized western christendom with his unique evangelistic approach
SAMPLE VIDEOS
On Leading
From “Practicing Theology” Chap talks about leading from identity in Christ rather than from accomplishments.
Spiritual Disciplines
From “Practicing Theology” Chap considers a healthier way to approach spiritual formation.
Galatians 5
From “Practicing Theology” Chap gives an exegetical breakdown of Galatians 5 and how that passage should shape our theology.
Vocation
From “On Mission” Chap discusses the difference between “Purpose” and “Vocation”
Ralph Winter
From “On Mission” Chap and Ralph discuss persuasion and manipulation from Ralph’s context as a Hollywood Film Producer
Neighbor?
From “On Mission” Chap explores the idea of “neighbor” and how the bible invites us to be constantly challenging our preconcieved ideas.
FAQ
What is the commitment?
The cohort associate program is structured from a practical theology model to provide practical training in various aspects of church ministry, including preaching, teaching, pastoral care, evangelism, and administration. The program typically lasts for 9 months and requires a commitment of 3-5 hours per week from the associate and a mentor from the hosting church. During this time, associates and their mentors will work closely with experienced coaches from IML and local church leaders to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.
How do I sign up?
You can either sign up as an individual to join a virtual group or your church can register to facilitate its own group. For a local church to host a cohort, it needs to provide:
A mentor from the church staff who will collaborate with the IML staff to oversee the cohort.
Motivated associates who are eager to participate in the cohort program under the guidance of the IML staff.
A fee of $200 per associate
What will this cost?
Due to generous donations, we are able to offer each certificate at a price of $200 per student, which covers the cost of the online servers, training staff, and seminary accreditation.
How does the seminary credit work?
These certificates have been reviewed and approved to be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) at Fuller Seminary, able to count for up to 4 units for one certificate, or 8 for both, towards specific courses in a Master of Divinity master’s degree.
If a learner completes the IML certificates, they may be eligible to receive CPL. CPL is awarded by Fuller Seminary on a case-by-case basis based on admission to the Seminary and the acceptability of their completed portfolio. Visit the Fuller Theological Seminary website for more information about the admissions process and our various degree programs.
Upon completion of each certificate, participants submit the final project to the facilitator. Successful evaluations will earn a FULLER Equip Certificate. If a participant is accepted into a Master of Divinity program at Fuller Seminary, the student can request Credit for Prior Learning by contacting FULLER Equip at equipoperations@fuller.edu. Upon satisfactory assessment of the student portfolio by Fuller faculty, the student may be awarded credit towards their seminary degree. “Practicing Theology” is eligible to count towards SF505 Foundations of Practical Theology, and “On Mission” is eligible to count towards SF503 Missiology.
Let’s Chat
Get in touch to chat about how our certificate program could work for your church. We’d love to explore how it can help your ministry grow and thrive!
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