ministry foundations certificate

Missional Discipleship

What practices does your church use to introduce people to Jesus and equip them to be disciples? Do you want your church to be a missional, disciple-making church, but aren’t sure how to get there?

MB Convictions – Engaging in Community

If being a Christian is about personally confessing Jesus as Lord, what does it mean to be a community of disciples living the mission of the church in the world?

Life and Teachings of Jesus

This course explores the life, mission, and theological identity of Jesus Christ through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with an emphasis on final-text exegesis and canonical unity.

How can the church today participate in God’s mission to reconcile all things to himself through Jesus Christ? This course explores how a Trinitarian missional theology, as reflected through the
biblical narrative, shapes the church’s identity and calling to witness to the good news of Jesus through its life, actions, and words.

Interpreting Scripture Today

How do the Scriptures, the Spirit, and the interpretive community work together to discern the message and meaning of the Bible? How do we read the text carefully so that we can live it out with wisdom and faithfulness?

Exposition of Deuteronomy

In this study of Deuteronomy, emphasis will be placed on understanding how covenant law and Israel’s story intersect to illuminate God’s character, plans, and purposes for his people.

Christian Leadership Practices

How do churches develop leaders who are growing in their love for Jesus and their ability to serve with excellence? This course will help learners grow as Christian leaders and give them practical tools for helping others in their leadership development.