CERTIFICATE IN CHURCH GROWTH AND MINISTRY

Elim Bible College and Seminary, Certificate in Church Growth and Ministry is a structured academic and practical training program designed to equip students with biblical, theological, and strategic knowledge for effective church leadership, evangelism, discipleship, and community impact.

This certificate focuses on principles that foster spiritual and numerical church growth while ensuring the church remains mission-driven and Christ-centered.

The Certificate in Church Growth and Ministry provides students with foundational insights into church leadership, evangelism, discipleship, pastoral care, and strategic ministry planning. It explores biblical models of church growth, leadership development, outreach strategies, and the role of technology in modern ministry.

Key Areas of Study:

• Biblical Foundations of Church Growth – Understanding the early church and its growth patterns (Acts 2:42-47).
• Evangelism & Outreach Strategies – Effective methods to reach the lost and engage communities.
  Discipleship & Spiritual Formation – Training believers for maturity in Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).
• Leadership Development – Equipping church leaders to shepherd, mentor, and lead effectively.
  Church Administration & Ministry Planning – Organizational structures, financial stewardship, and ministry sustainability.
• Using Technology in Ministry – Digital evangelism, online discipleship, and church media strategies.

Who is This Certificate For?

This program is ideal for:

• Pastors, church leaders, and ministry workers.
• Aspiring missionaries and evangelists.
• Church planters and those interested in revitalizing churches.
• Anyone passionate about expanding God’s Kingdom through effective ministry.

Upon completion, students will have a deeper understanding of church growth principles and be equipped with practical skills to lead and serve effectively in their local churches and communities.