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

1. Enroll at Christian Leaders Institute and complete the Getting Started Class: Scholar Orientation.
2. Complete the Deacon Ministry Award
   1. Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
   2. Christian Basics (3 credits)
   3. Ministry 101 (3 credits)
3. Complete the Deacon Minister Ordination Class (1 credit)
   1. Get three recommendations from your local community, possibly including a Christian Leaders Alliance ordained mentor.
   2. Receive your official ordination documents from Christian Leaders Alliance, sent through the Christian Leaders Institute offices.
   3. Be ordained by the laying on of hands.
   4. Be included in the Christian Leaders Alliance ordination directory.
4. Complete the additional 15 credits of ministry training
   1. Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
   2. New Testament Survey (3 credits)
   3. People Smart for Ministry (3 credits)
   4. Church and Ministry (3 credits)
   5. Developing House Churches (3 credits)
5. 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

Ordained Small Group Minister Training Requirements Review:

• Christian Leaders Connection (3 credits)
• Ministry 101 (3 Credits)
• Christian Basics (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: 26