Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate

Our Ministry Academy Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate is an all-purpose faith foundations program to benefit any believer to become a knowledgeable, biblical, well-rounded & spiritually healthy disciple prepared to make disciples.

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION + MINISTRY TRAINING

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Feel confident serving in church, discipling others, leading small groups, pastoring a house church, or launching a ministry business. Easily incorporate your schooling in your daily devotional time. These certifications are stackable. Each level builds on the previous one, so total CEUs include earlier required certificates plus the additional courses in that concentration. Your certification journey includes required courses, practical application, assessments, capstone projects, CEU tracking, and a certificate of completion.

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Foundations in Biblical Discipleship Certificate

This program provides essential faith foundations to help believers become more knowledgeable, biblical, well-rounded, and spiritually healthy disciples of Jesus—better equipped to make disciples. These core courses are required for all students and provide a thorough grasp of the fundamentals before progressing into focused studies, certification concentrations, or deacon or pastor ordination.

Requirements: 10 CEU (100 training hours total)
Duration: Follow our 9-Month Sprint and complete in 6 weeks, but optional. 100 training hours, self-paced.
Term: 100% online | start anytime | no deadlines | lifetime course access
Credential Status: Permanent certificate | no renewal required

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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 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

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

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.

1 CEU

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If you've previously completed eligible Empowered365 courses through Marketplace purchases or All-Access Membership, those completed courses satisfy the corresponding certificate course requirements.

Ministry Academy enrollment provides the structured certification pathway, assessments, capstones, credentialing, and ministry development experience that go beyond individual course access and completion.

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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, collaborative group coaching, 1-on-1 biblical tutoring and life 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 of the unbiblical beliefs and practices prevalent in churches
You'll ignite deeper passion for God as you deepen your relationship
You'll grow in your spiritual maturity way beyond church, small groups, or YouTube
You'll close open doors and get spiritual freedom, deliverance, and inner healing
You'll know exactly how to make disciples, where to start, and have resources to help
You'll build solid foundations and have better insights about what to do with your life
You'll have pastoral support to answer questions and give advice

Earn a Premium Certificate

All graduates receive a digital copy and graduates in the continental USA receive a printed copy by mail. You'll also receive an e-badge for LinkedIn.