Fuller Equip Certification

Living on 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 — taught by Dr. Chap Clark.

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8 Modules
~114 Est. Hours
Self-Paced Format
4 CPL Units Eligible
Ministry leadership cohort
Fuller Seminary partnership — credit eligible

What You'll Learn

Eight Modules. One Transformation.

This certificate guides ministry leaders through a sequential, formative journey — from theological foundations of mission through practical implementation and ongoing leadership development. Each module builds on the last.

1

Foundations of Mission

Biblical and theological roots of mission as participation in God's redemptive work — not a program or strategy, but the nature of God himself.

2

The Church as Missional Community

Understanding the church not as an institution that does mission, but as a community formed by and for mission in the world.

3

Discipleship for Mission

How to form disciples whose lives are oriented around mission — not as an add-on, but as the core of Christian formation.

4

Leadership in Missional Contexts

Equipping leaders to lead faithfully in diverse and challenging missional contexts — from urban centers to church plants.

5

Mission and Community Formation

Practical frameworks for building community life that is naturally oriented toward mission and evangelism.

6

Witness and Evangelism in Practice

Moving from theory to practice — how to equip congregations for authentic, life-on-life witness in their neighborhoods.

7

Mission and Cultural Engagement

Navigating mission in contexts of cultural complexity — understanding context, building bridges, and speaking the gospel clearly.

8

Mission and Sustainable Ministry

Sustainability in ministry — avoiding burnout, building rhythms of rest, and leading for the long haul.

4
CPL

Earn Credit Toward a Fuller Seminary Master's Degree

Upon completion, you're eligible for up to 4 Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) units that may be applied toward a Fuller Seminary master's degree. That means this certificate isn't just professional development — it's a direct step toward an advanced degree. Speak with a Fuller admissions advisor to confirm transfer eligibility.

Who It's For

Built for Ministry Leaders Ready to Go Deeper

Senior Pastors & Lead Ministers Ready to move from program-driven to mission-centered ministry
Church Planters Building a church from the ground up with mission at the center
Ministry Directors & Staff Equipping your team with a theological framework for mission
Those Pursuing Ordination Seeking theological depth for ordination processes
Ministry community
"The church doesn't have a mission — the mission has a church. This program resets your entire framework for ministry around that reality."
— Dr. Chap Clark, Program Instructor

What You'll Walk Away With

Measurable Growth as a Ministry Leader

Mission-Centered Framework

A deep, embodied understanding of mission that reorients every ministry decision — from staffing to programming to vision-casting.

Formation as a Community

You'll grow not just in knowledge, but in relational health — learning to build teams and communities that embody the mission.

Biblical & Theological Depth

Solid grounding in Scripture and theology as the basis for missional practice — not just ideas, but a framework for faithful leadership.

Sustainable Leadership Rhythm

Learning to lead for the long haul — avoiding burnout, building rest into ministry rhythms, and pastoring from overflow rather than depletion.

Why This Certificate Matters

Credentials You Can Trust

Fuller Theological Seminary

Delivered through Fuller Equip — the seminary's online learning platform — with full academic rigor and pastoral relevance.

Taught by Dr. Chap Clark

25+ years of pastoral and academic experience — professor, author of 16 books, and practitioner who has led in the local church.

Self-Paced Flexibility

On-demand modules designed for working ministers — go at your own pace, revisit material, integrate learning with your ministry context.

CPL Credit Pathway

Up to 8 CPL units toward a Fuller Seminary master's degree — making this certificate a meaningful step in your academic journey.

Enrollment

Ready to Lead Missionally?

Begin your journey toward a mission-centered, theologically grounded ministry.

$950

One-time payment · Self-paced · Lifetime access

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