Program Structure
The Certificate in Congregational Leadership (CCL) Program offers online learning to provide a comprehensive approach to developing leadership excellence in the local church. It is designed accommodate the busy schedule of the bi-vocational pastor and certified lay minister.
The program is comprised of seven online courses, four required and three elective. Learners must complete the four required courses and at least one elective course for certificate completion. Courses are structured so all the work can be done independently.
Basic courses takes place during a seven-day period and require approximately 10 hours of work. The Capstone course is a 28-day course requiring 30 hours of work. all but two of which can be done independently. There are two one-hour online sessions in which learners cover course material together.