Certificate in the Teaching Ministry of the Church

(Christian Education)

For bivocational pastors, congregational leaders, church-related school teachers

The study reflected in this certificate develops gifts and skills of leaders with the responsibility for overseeing the educational ministry of the congregation or school, including teacher training and formation.

Courses listed below with an * are required for the certificate described. Other courses listed are strongly suggested. There is some freedom to devise some aspects of a certificate course of study in consultation with the Certificate Program adviser.

Courses

• *Reading the Bible
• *Theology of the church
• *Human development and Christian formation
• *Christian formation in the congregation or Education for peace and justice
• *Jesus the teacher
• *Teaching practicum
• Biblical storytelling
• Teaching the Bible in the congregatio
• Electives (9 hours)

For bivocational pastors, congregational leaders and members, pastors new to the Mennonite Church

This certificate allows people serving congregations to tailor a course of study to address their specific educational needs for ministry. People pursuing this degree should work closely with their advisers to develop a plan of study that will build an appropriate knowledge base and will develop needed skills for ministry.