Are you interested in a comprehensive minister program that offers top-quality tuition-free training in ministry, along with local endorsements? Do you desire a ministry program that provides recognized credentials, boosting your confidence and credibility in ministry?

Christian Leaders Alliance is here to help you connect your calling with a suitable study and credentialing program, enabling you to effectively serve as a minister in your community. This program combines mini-courses, ministry skill courses from the Christian Leaders Institute, and college courses from the Christian Leaders College, all accessible through the Christian Leaders Online Learning platform.

The program consists of five classifications. Once you fulfill the core requirements for each program, you can pursue specialization courses that enhance your chosen classification.

Diakonos Roles – Five Primary Ministry Roles

Wedding Officiant:

• This Wedding Officiant role is designed for individuals who are called or interested in officiating weddings.
• The goal is to receive training and credentials for wedding officiation.
• It is ideal for Christians who are asked to officiate weddings for loved ones or have a calling to officiate weddings and other occasions.
• This program can be completed in 5-10 hours.
• Upon completion, you will be part of the Christian Leaders Alliance and will need one endorsement.

Wedding Officiant Course Requirements

• Christian Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Credit)

Wedding Officiant Recognition

• Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant Recognition Class (0 Credits)

Total Credits 1

Field Minister:

• The Field Minister role is for those who serve as volunteer ministers in a local church or in other areas of God’s Kingdom, often as local deacons or elders.
• The role can be specialized with various options.
• It can be completed in approximately one to two months of consistent part-time study.
• You will need one endorsement for this program.

Field Minister Course Requirement

• Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Credit)
• Min 100 – Christian Leaders Connections (3 Credits)
• Theo 101 – Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Credits)
• Christian Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Credit)
• Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
• The Storyline of the Bible (0 Cr)
• How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
• Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry (0 Cr)
• Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
• Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)

Total: 8 credits and 6 mini-courses.

Licensed Coaching Minister:

• The Coaching Minister role is for individuals called to help people discern and develop goals to overcome obstacles and honor God in their lives.
• Coaching ministers learn core coaching practices and essential ministry skills.
• They may serve in a local church, coaching practice, or ministry business.
• The role can be completed in two to four months of consistent part-time study.
• You will need one endorsement for this program.

Licensed Minister:

• The Licensed Minister role provides ministerial training to be recognized as a licensed minister.

• The course of study covers a range of essential ministry skills needed by a minister.
• It is suitable for those desiring to serve as volunteer ministers in their community or at a church.
• The core requirements can be completed in two to four months of consistent part-time study.
• Two endorsements are required for this program.

Licensed Minister Core Requirements:

• Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Credit)
• Min 100 – Christian Leaders Connection (3 Credits)
• Theo 101 –  Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Credits)
• Christian Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Credit)
• Premarriage Counseling Skills (1 Credit)
• Ministry Officiant Skills (2 Credit)
• Parenting Skills (1 Credit)
• Influence Smart (1 Credit)

Total Credits 13

Mini-Courses: (6 Mini-courses)

• Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
• Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
• How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
• Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
• Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
• Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)

Total: 12 credits and six mini-courses.

Required Minister and Clergy Recognition classes 

• Licensed Minister Recognition Class (0 Credits)

Ordained Minister:

• The Ordained Minister role builds upon the licensed minister classification and provides deeper knowledge and skills for confident ministry service.
• The program of study includes courses on leadership training, discipleship, people skills, and a New Testament survey.
• It is ideal for individuals seeking to serve part-time or full-time as local church ministers.
• This role is typically completed in six months of consistent part-time study.
• All specializations are available for this minister classification.

Ordained Minister Clergy Requirements

• Ministry Calling and Confidence (1 Credit)
• Min 100 – Christian Leaders Connections (3 Credits)
• Theo 101 – Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Credits)
• Min 101 – Ministry Foundations (3 Credits)
• BIB 112 – New Testament Survey (3 credits)
• Min 151 – People Smart (3 Credits)
• Christian Wedding Officiant Skills (1 Credit)
• Pre-marriage Counseling Skills (1 Credit)
• Ministry Officiant Skills (2 Credit)
• Parenting Skills (1 Credit)

Total Credits: 21

Mini-Courses: (7 mini-courses)

• Essential Philosophy (0 Cr)
• Critical Grace Theory (0 Cr)
• How to be Interesting (0 Cr)
• Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry (0 Cr)
• Leading Bible Studies (0 Cr)
• Basic Ministry Speaking (0 Cr)
• Overview of Mental Health Integration (0 Cr)

Total: 20 credits and 7 mini-courses

Ordained Minister Clergy Recognition classes 

• Minister Ordination Recognition Class (1 Credit)

Each classification has its core requirements and optional specializations that can be added to enhance your ministry profile.

Overall, the Christian Leaders Alliance offers minister programs tailored to different callings in ministry, whether you aspire to serve as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time minister. Specializations can further amplify your impact in spreading the gospel. Your minister profile and directory listing will reflect your core classification and any additional specializations you pursue.