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Christian spiritual formation and ministry training—affordably and conveniently at your own pace. Earn Ministry Academy Certifications and feel confident serving in your church, discipling others, leading a small group, pastoring a house church, or launching your own ministry business. Easily start incorporating structured ministry training right into your daily devotional time with God today. Get started working towards your goals today and fulfill your calling for God's Kingdom.

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Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate

This series of courses provides faith foundations that will benefit all believers to be more knowledgeable, biblical, well-rounded, and spiritually healthy disciples of Jesus better equipment to make disciples. These core courses are required for all students to complete to have a thorough grasp of the fundamentals. Students may then progress to further focused studies, certification concentrations, or pastor or deacon ordination.

Requirements: 9 CEU
Duration: Our 6-Week Sprint Pathway is recommended, but optional. About 90 learning hours, self-paced.
Term: 100% Online. Start Anytime. No Deadlines. Lifetime Access to Courses.
Renewal: N/A. This certificate doesn't expire.

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Intro to Biblical Christianity

This is a quick mini-course called Your Next Steps After Faith. You will learn the essentials every new believer needs to make and confirm their decision to follow Jesus. You will learn a salvation call outline and practical steps.

0.2 CEU

Christian Beliefs 101

This is a brief survey of Christian theology. In the Christian Beliefs 101 course you will receive an introductory and succinct explanation of 30 core, essential, and important doctrines of the Christian faith, and answers to common misunderstandings. It will help you better know what is essentially Christian and why, and which beliefs are of secondary importance.

0.8 CEU

Foundations in Spiritual Wholeness

This course goes through our Get Free program. This is a biblical step-by-step guide to spiritual freedom, deliverance, and inner healing. It provides a biblical foundation for spiritual warfare and a thorough process of self-investigation. It will prepare students to be spiritually healthy first before pursuing advanced studies or discipling others.

2 CEU

Foundations in Disciple-Making

This course goes through our My99 Universal Discipleship Model program. You will be introduced to principles of better discipleship and learn a simple, reliable, step-by-step process to grow yourself, and disciple others, both in one-on-one and in small group settings. You will also learn how to analyze and determine what a person needs most when talking with others.

2 CEU

Foundations in Biblical Faithfulness

This course goes through our Fake Faith program. This is a thorough analysis of the history and theology of the Word-Faith/Prosperity Gospel movement. You'll learn principles of biblical interpretation and analyze a plethora of biblical passages about identity, faith, words, health, wealth, and prosperity to embrace truly biblical beliefs and a truly Gospel-centered lifestyle.

4 CEU

Capstone – Foundations in Biblical Discipleship

Finalize your certificate journey with our capstone, submit proof of completion of required courses and assignments, and request printed certificate.

0 CEU

Certification in Small Group Leadership

Become a Certified Small Group Leader — This certification program builds off our Foundations certificate to lead others in their walk with Jesus using a small group format. Building off their discipleship training students will continue to personally grow, while discipling someone, as they also prepare to lead others through the content which has been formatted to make it easier to use in small groups. Several courses have books available, as well as multi-week semester formats to choose from, making it easier to adapt into topical small group studies.

Requirements: 18 CEU
— 9 CEU Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate
— 9 CEU Small Group Leadership courses
Duration: Our 3-Month Sprint Pathway is recommended, but optional. About 180 learning hours, self-paced.
Term: 100% Online. Start Anytime. No Deadlines. Lifetime Access to Courses.
Renewal: Every two years, renew faith & lifestyle commitment, submit endorsement, earn 2 CEU (any)

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Biblical Foundations for the Christian Life

This course goes through our Ready Set Go program. It consists of 30 lessons perfect for spiritual development and to disciple others through. It covers Gospel fundamentals, new believer development, how we got the Bible as our highest authority, survey through 66 books, living an authentic lifestyle. Multiple book versions available. 5-part topical semester formats included. Includes 30 videos of guided one-on-one or small group discussion.

3 CEU

Foundations in Systematic & Applied Theology

This cornerstone course goes through The Empowered Christian Road Map. You will receive a broad survey through Biblical Christianity: theology, soteriology, spiritual formation, apologetics, comparative religion, spiritual warfare, church fundamentals, discovering your gifts and calling, crafting your vision and mission statement, and preparation for ministry. Multiple book versions available. 8-part topical semester formats included.

6 CEU

Capstone – Small Group Leadership

Finalize your certificate journey with our capstone, submit proof of completion of required courses and assignments, complete final assignments, take the final exam, and request printed certificate.

0 CEU

Become a Certified Small Group Leader!

Get trained to discover your calling and be a powerful witness of Jesus, able to effectively lead small groups and make disciples. Enroll now and start your first lesson today!

  • 180 Hours of Ministry Training (Value $1,997)
  • Lifetime Access To Content (Value $1,597)
  • Ask Questions Anytime (Value $997)
  • Use in Small Groups (Value $897)

Complete Program

Purchase both the Certification in Small Group Leadership and the Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate (both need to be completed to earn certification)

$1,000

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Upgrade Only

Purchase only the Certification in Small Group Leadership upgrade. I already bought and completed the Foundations in Biblical
Discipleship Certificate separately.

$500

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Christian Ministry Training Reimagined
Learn What, How, and When You Need It

No schedules or deadlines. Follow our recommended pathways or your own pace. Lifetime access to all lessons, available 24/7/365

By Ministry Practitioners Practical & Relevant

Learn from experienced pastors and ministers, not academics and professors. Focused lessons that prepare you for action in months, not years

Personalized Support Community & Coaching

Lesson discussions, virtual forum, live Q&As, support email, group coaching for help ministry development, 1-on-1 coaching available

How will this program improve your life and future ministry?

  • You'll understand the Bible and Biblical Christianity better

  • You'll shed many unbiblical beliefs and practices prevalent in churches

  • You'll ignite deeper passion for God as you deepen your relationship

  • You'll grow in spiritual maturity and leadership and help others

  • You'll discover your calling and start planning out your mission

  • You'll know how to make disciples while leading small groups

  • You'll know which demographics and topics to form a group around

  • You'll be trained in dozens of subjects and resources to use

  • You'll have pastoral support to answer questions and give advice

Earn a Premium Certificate

Graduates receive a copy by email and a signed and printed copy by mail to frame. You'll also receive an e-badge to display on LinkedIn.

How is Ministry Academy Different?

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The Better Ministry Academy Way

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Affordable, No Student Loans Needed
No Schedules - You're In Total Control
No Deadlines - Do At Your Own Pace
No Academic Essays - Are You Learning to be a Writer?!
No Mandatory Discussions - Talk When You Have Something to Say
No Course Books To Buy - Everything's Included
Easily Incorporate Your Lessons Into Your Devotional Time
Online Student Community To Discuss Lessons With
Your Learning Preference - Watch, Listen, or Read
More Enjoyable - Stream to your TV or Listen to Audio on the go
Graded By Open-Book Multiple Choice Quizzes
Easily Ask The Course Instructor Questions Anytime
Own All Content and Have Access For Life
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Ministry Academy
Learn your way, how and when you need it, with access 24/7/365
Learn practical and relevant information from ministers, not academics
Have confidence to do ministry in months, not years, without debt