(More detailed info and contact information for these programs can be found on this document: Training Programs For Commissioned Pastors)
Recommended Accredited programs for training Commissioned Pastors:
- Calvin Seminary Commissioned Pastor Certificate Program – this would be an excellent choice for those who intend to continue on to complete their MDiv for ordination as Minister of the Word. CMLT works with the student to choose 8-20 credits of coursework and those credits are stackable into an MA or MDiv.
- Empower Program – Calvin Seminary wants to help your classis offer accredited, contextual training to emerging leaders! Your classis could use this program for individuals or groups training to become commissioned pastors with minimal manpower. Contact Aaron Einfeld ([email protected]) to find out more.
- Calvin Seminary Commissioned Pastor Certificate in Spanish – coming soon! (also stackable into an MA or MDiv at CTS)
- Christian Leaders Institute /Christian Leaders College (CLC credits accepted by CTS)
Recommended non-accredited programs for Training Commissioned Pastors:
- Coram Deo
- Classis Wisconsin, Classis Red Mesa and Classis Atlantic Northeast have excellent LDN’s in place. If your church is in one of these classes, contact Stated Clerk or CMLT for more information. Other classes may also be developing programs for training commissioned pastors so inquire with the CMLT of your classis to find out what is offered in your area!
- Luke 10 program in Spanish – excellent courses and networking with a community of other Spanish speaking CRC pastors and leaders
- KIM program in Korean – video curriculum to be studied with an assigned mentor. This is usually used as a learning plan for ministers affiliating through article 8 but it can also be used as a commissioned pastor learning plan.
Recommended programs for training various types of leaders:
Timothy Leadership Training – multiple areas of training offered in a wide range of languages.
Resonate recommended trainings for church planting leaders.
Empower Program – Calvin Seminary wants to help your classis offer accredited, contextual training to emerging leaders with all sorts of ministry leadership goals. Your classis could use this program for individuals or groups with minimal manpower. Contact Aaron Einfeld ([email protected]) to find out more.
Thrive Resources for church health and renewal, leadership development and support, faith formation and worship. Note: If you call Thrive you can connect with a consultant who can guide you through the various options!
Vine Institute – based on Utah
Resources for training individuals for a license to exhort
- Calvin Seminary offers a Gospel Preaching course that could be taken for credit or audited by non-degree seeking students. Additional courses could also be taken if desired, including courses in OT and NT study, reformed hermeneutics and additional one-credit preaching courses focused on specific skills.