Men's Ministry
Columbia Evangelical Seminary in partnership with Men’s Ministry Catalyst are pleased to offer a certification program for those who are interested in Men’s Ministry. This exciting certificate program is an opportunity for everyone who wants to improve their ministry and prefers to use online education to do so. It represents the combined work of a recognized leader in ministry to men and an outstanding educational institution.
This Men’s Ministry Certificate program has two tracks: one for people who have completed transferrable Bible school classes, and one for those who have not. The track for those who do not have previous classes adds Theology I and Theology II classes to the course list, but does not increase the total number of semester hours needed. All certificate programs consist of sixteen semester hours.
For those with a Bible-school background, there are four classes required for the certificate plus a final paper. The classes include:
For those without a Bible-school background, there are six classes required for the certificate plus a final paper. The classes include:
The textbooks for these classes meet the goal of providing the best instruction available while ensuring a biblical foundation and clear, practical applications for day-to-day ministry.
Earning a Men’s Ministry Certificate means you will be ready to:
All classes are entry-level Bachelor’s classes (200 level) and appear on the student’s permanent transcript. They may be applied to a full degree program at CES if the student wishes to continue studies toward a bachelor’s degree.
Requirements: A high-school diploma or equivalent, recommendation letter from friend of pastor as part of application process.
Cost: $1,840 based on current tuition rates (16 SH * $115)
Time: Student may enroll at any time. Students will have between 16 months to complete the program. Program extensions may be purchased if required.
How to apply: Visit the Admissions page, fill out the online application, and pay the application fee. The school office will contact you once all materials are received with the next steps.
This Men’s Ministry Certificate program has two tracks: one for people who have completed transferrable Bible school classes, and one for those who have not. The track for those who do not have previous classes adds Theology I and Theology II classes to the course list, but does not increase the total number of semester hours needed. All certificate programs consist of sixteen semester hours.
For those with a Bible-school background, there are four classes required for the certificate plus a final paper. The classes include:
- Ministry to Men (4 semester hours)
- Practical Ministry (4 semester hours)
- Relational Counseling (4 semester hours)
- Spiritual Mentoring (4 semester hours)
For those without a Bible-school background, there are six classes required for the certificate plus a final paper. The classes include:
- Introduction to Theology I (3 semester hours)
- Introduction to Theology II (3 semester hours)
- Ministry to Men (3 semester hours)
- Spiritual Mentoring (3 semester hours)
- Practical Ministry (2 semester hours)
- Relational Counseling (2 semester hours)
The textbooks for these classes meet the goal of providing the best instruction available while ensuring a biblical foundation and clear, practical applications for day-to-day ministry.
Earning a Men’s Ministry Certificate means you will be ready to:
- Create an effective team of leaders
- Conduct outreach events of interest to men outside the church
- Provide more discipleship experiences beyond a monthly breakfast and Bible study
- Help men deal with uniquely male struggles
- See men become disciple-makers instead of spectators
All classes are entry-level Bachelor’s classes (200 level) and appear on the student’s permanent transcript. They may be applied to a full degree program at CES if the student wishes to continue studies toward a bachelor’s degree.
Requirements: A high-school diploma or equivalent, recommendation letter from friend of pastor as part of application process.
Cost: $1,840 based on current tuition rates (16 SH * $115)
Time: Student may enroll at any time. Students will have between 16 months to complete the program. Program extensions may be purchased if required.
How to apply: Visit the Admissions page, fill out the online application, and pay the application fee. The school office will contact you once all materials are received with the next steps.