Small Groups or Bible Studies are a staple of a local church. Local volunteers often fill these leadership roles at the local church. Christian Leaders Institute has designed a program of study that brings free ministry training to Christian Leaders. This program includes 26 credits of ministry training.
Steps to be ordained as a Small Group Minister
- Enroll at Christian Leaders Institute and complete the Getting Started Class: Scholar Orientation
- Complete the Deacon Minister Ordination program (10 credits)
- Take additional Ministry Training (20 Credits)
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- Ministry 101 (3 Credits)
- Old Testament Survey (3 Credits)
- New Testament Survey (3 Credits)
- People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
- Church and Ministry (3 credits)
- Developing House Churches (3 Credits)
- Deacon Minister Ordination (1 Credit)
- Ordained Small Group Minister Class (1 Credit)
Total Credits: 20 Additional Credits
- Take the Ordained Small Group Minister Class (1 credit) and order your updated ordination credentials. – Ordained Small Group Minister (1 Credit)
This one-credit hour class is for those leading small groups or Bible Studies. The dynamics of this course are centered around leading small groups at local churches. Your studies will focus on three areas. The first is Biblical content. The second is relationships and group dynamics. The third is communication.
As an Ordained Small Group Minister, your training will be for the following roles:
Small-Group Minister
House Church Minister
Bible Study Leader
Sunday School Teacher
Cell Group Leader
Licensed Wedding Officiant Training
Licensed Wedding Officiant Training at CLI and CLA
My name is Aaron Wurgler. I recently became the interim pastor of a small rural church in Iowa. As I’ve been in this role for a few months now, a few young couples approached me about getting married. Of course, that means I need to be registered as an official wedding officiant. Therefore, after reaching out to some friends about how to best do this, I was led to the Christian Leaders Institute website. I just finished the licensed wedding officiant training skills course. Further, I have officially begun meeting with a couple for pre-marriage counseling.
I became a Christian in junior high school after my parents took me to a Christian music concert where the band shared the gospel. I became convinced that Jesus is the Christ, my Savior. Since then, I’ve been on a journey of growing in my faith and sharing Jesus with others. I also am finding my place in God’s story and how He wants me to live for and serve Him.
I love the local church that I am a part of and so blessed to serve here. Furthermore, becoming an official Christian Wedding Officiant will help me bless and serve the people that I hold so dear in my church. Thank you for this Licensed Wedding Officiant training!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
Becoming a Christian Leader
I came to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in 2001. He saved me from the pit and set my feet upon a solid Rock. Since then, I have grown in faith, knowledge of the Word, and a strong desire to serve Him in multiple ways. Furthermore, with the ministry training, licensing, and ordination options at CLI and CLA, I am becoming an equipped Christian leader.
In 2016, I felt the call of God on my life to serve in Men’s ministry. I started studying this aspect of ministry and volunteering whenever and wherever I could. I have learned so much from so many about this incredible aspect of ministry.
Becoming a Christian Leader
In 2019, some church leaders asked me to start substitute preaching in the area. At the same time, I began taking classes at the Christian Leaders Institute. The free training and excellent content have allowed me to pursue what God Almighty has put on my heart to do. Therefore, I am becoming a trained and ordained Christian Leader through the minister training at CLI.
Recently, I finished the training and licensing to become a Christian Wedding Officiant. I look forward to being able to officiate weddings for people in the Midwest. Further, I want to encourage married couples to pursue the Word of God in their lives. Thanks to CLI, this dream is becoming a reality.
All glory, honor, and praise go to God Almighty! He is the Alpha and Omega!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
