Ministry Leadership
Purpose of Ministry Leadership Training
The main focus of this Ministry Leadership Training Course is to build an understanding of the key concepts, theories, principles and approaches that underpin the church leadership and ministry management.
SAQA/QCTO Accredited Training
A Certificate of Completion will be issued after successful completion of the course, but this course also forms part of the Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional (Minister of Religion), and 8 RPL credits will be granted against the Knowledge Modules of this qualification to all successful candidates.
Who should attend this Ministry Leadership Course?
- Individuals with a passion for Christian work.
- Any person who wants to be equipped for ministry and service.
- People who wants to be inspired and grow in Christlikeness and integrity.
- Any person with the intention of becoming a Pastor/Minister of Religion.
- A person functioning as a church leader without a formal qualification.
- Any person interested in becoming a Missionary.
- People who wants to be equipped to understand and apply the Bible.
An Effective & Affordable Option
It’s important to remember that many people have no access to seminary education, mostly due to the availability of adequate funding and/or personal circumstances. However, there is a hunger worldwide for learning the Bible, theology, and ministry skills, even becoming a pastor in a local church. Thousands of local pastors and individuals are currently serving as church leaders without any formal theological training. We now offer an affordable solution and option for those who want to study in the comfort of their own homes without attending a formal theological seminary or school. Decide today, and start pursuing your dream. Start studying for your certification and getting equipped has never been this easy.
What is the minimum entry requirements?
- Basic English Communication Skills on NQF Level 4
Learning Approach
- We offer hybrid learning – a combination of self-study, Zoom sessions and assignments.
- Blended e-Learning: Learners set their own learning pace and complete the programme based on the time available, subject to a maximum completion period.
- All assignments are open book assignments and all examinations are completed online.
How long does it take to complete the Ministry Leadership Course?
The course can easily be completed in a period of 12 months by a partime learner. We do, however, offer a 6 month minimum and a 24 month maximum to complete the learning programme.
Ministry Leadership Course Outline
- Principles of church leadership and ministry management, Level 5, Credits 8
- Principles of visional (strategic) leadership in the faith community
- Biblical view of church leadership and leadership in general
- Characteristics of servant / incarnational leadership
- Qualities and skills of a Christian leader
- Leadership training through mentorship or discipleship
- Principles of church, accountability and sustainability as a spiritual discipline
- Accountability as spiritual discipline and attribute of a true church
- Systems and processes of church government / governance
- The need and value of a constitution
- Decision making through meetings
- Financial planning and management as a spiritual and visional discipline
- Planning for sustainability and growth as a spiritual and visional (missional) discipline
- Principles of ministry planning and management as a spiritual discipline
- The importance of good planning
- Operational planning and management in a faith community
- Core concepts of management in the faith environment
- Problem solving principles
- Staffing and staff management
- Principles of project management
- Principles of visional (strategic) leadership in the faith community
Ministry Leadership Course Articulation
Credits obtained during this learning programme will contribute towards qualification 101571, Occupational Certificate: Christian Religious Professional , NQF Level 5, Credits 237.
Delivery Method & Language
The programme is facilitated in English by a competent subject matter specialist/s, who utilises the following techniques to ensure that the session is practical and experiential: Lecture, Exercises, Discussion, Role Plays, Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentation, Videos, Simulations, and Learner Assessment. Study Methods include a blended and/or hybrid approach.
Certification
- Upon successful completion, the learner will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by LEDISA Academy.
- Upon verified Competence of the Occupational Certification 101571, the learner will receive a Certificate of Competence as well as a Statement of Results from the Quality Council for Trade & Occupations (QCTO).
Accreditation
LEDISA Academy (Pty) Ltd is accredited training provider with ETDP SETA, Services SETA, TETA, QCTO and a registered training provider with COMENSA.