STACKABLE CERTIFICATE
in MINISTRY PRACTICE
This certificate expands capabilities for practical ministry, serving as a solid base for formal ministry study in an academic setting. This is a focused certificate consisting of 4 courses (12 credit hours).
Enhance your capacity for impactful ministry practice.
PRACTICAL MINISTRY SKILLS
Expand your abilities to apply theological concepts effectively in real-world ministry settings.
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED TRAINING
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in more advanced academic and professional ministry programs.
IMPACTFUL MINISTRY & SERVICE
Whether you're called to pastoral care, youth ministry, missions, or another area of service, this certificate sets you on the path to make a difference.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Preaching and Public Speaking
MI-120
3 Credit hours
A practical course that introduces students to the basic features of effective communication skills frequently required in ministry settings. Students will assess the importance of honoring God and the listener through the communication act. The primary focus will be practical and will include learning to both prepare and deliver the oral communication event with emphasis upon organization, audience analysis and adaptation, and nonverbal communication.
Life of the Leader
LI-101/501
3 Credit hours
What does it mean to live a fully integrated life as a leader in Christian ministry? In what ways did Jesus’ life portray the ideal leader? This course will help students derive their views and ideals of what the life of the leader entails by constructing a biblical and theological perspective of leadership upon which practical, real-world leadership.
Pastoral Care and Ministry
MI-200/600
3 Credit hours
This course is designed to look at the “nuts and bolts” of pastoral ministry, stressing what a pastor should be and do. The student will learn how to officiate and create various kinds of services such as weddings, funerals, and so on. There will also be discussion of the basics of visitation, care, and leadership. Also included will be the ongoing sharing of the student’s personal devotional walk, as well as some case-study investigations.
Basic Biblical Counseling
MI-301/601
3 Credit hours
This course will examine counseling from a Biblical perspective. God has placed in the Bible solutions for human problems and needs, and provides the keys for successful and contented living. Believers taking this course will learn how to become effective Biblical counselors for basic spiritual and emotional needs.
We provide
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS
for busy students and working professionals
IN-PERSON COURSES
Many courses are offered in-person, fostering an interactive learning environment and hands-on learning experience.
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Our independent study courses allow students to work one-on-one with a professor to complete a course at an agreed pace.
ONLINE COURSES
All courses are available as Live Classes via Zoom for real-time interaction, or as Fully Online Classes for flexible lecture viewing.
ONE-AT-A-TIME COURSES
Students can also take courses one at a time without full-time enrollment requirements, allowing for a lighter workload.
Advance your education while maintaining your commitments and schedule.
TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer low-cost tuition at $600/course for all classes.
We also offer generous financial aid to ensure all students can attend, regardless of personal finances. If you sincerely desire to attend but are worried about the cost, please talk to one of our advisors.
WHY NEBCS?
High-Quality Instruction & Mentorship
Our faculty members include accomplished ministers, pastors, coaches, counselors, researchers, and published authors that can mentor you along your spiritual and professional journey.
Affordability
We offer low-cost tuition as well as generous financial aid and merit scholarships to make sure that no student is excluded from attending due to financial constraints.
Flexible Classes
Choose how you want to attend classes, in-person or online, and take courses at your own pace.
Small Class Size
Our students experience individualized attention, greater participation and collaboration, improved academic performance, and a supportive learning environment.
REQUIREMENTS
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following for admission:
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Admissions application.
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Non-refundable application fee of $25.00
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One pastoral reference. All references must be from non-family members.
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Applicants must submit high school or college transcripts and/or test scores.
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Applicants may be invited to interview prior to admission.
