CLD Certificate Programs

The CLD certificate programs are designed to facilitate completion in 1-2 years.

Bible teaching Certificate-CLD (BTC-CLD): Total of 12 hours

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• How to Understand the Bible/Biblical Hermeneutics
• Principles and Approaches to Bible Teaching

Missions Studies Certificate-CLD (MSC-CLD): Total of 12 hours

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Introduction fo Christian Theology
• A three hour elective course that will help equip a missionary for their particular assignment on the field.

Pastoral Ministry Certificate-CLD (PMC-CLD): Total of 12 hours

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Communication the Gospel: Preaching and Teaching that Transforms
• Pastoral Ministry

Small Church Leadership Certificate-CLD (SCLC-CLD): Total of 12 hours

• Ministry Foundations
• Organizing and Leading the Small Church/Church Administration and Growth
• Maturing and Multiplying God's People/Principles of Discipleship
• Pastoral Ministry or Introduction to Christian Counseling