The Certificate in Lay Leadership & Managing Volunteers (CLLMV) is open to all interested individuals, with or without college degrees, who desire to focus on skills needed for ministry in a shorter timeframe than a degree program. The Certificate in Lay Leadership & Managing Volunteers (CLLMV) is a continuing education program designed to provide an organized, structured series of eight (8) courses for laypersons who want to improve their knowledge and preparedness for ministry. These 8 modules/courses will equip lay leaders with a biblical, theological, and historical understanding.
TUITION & FEES (Non-refundable):
Course Tuition is $225.00 per course. Course one-time registration fee is $50 payable at time of registration. Total Tuition per course is $225. This payment schedule must be followed by all students.
Total Cost: $2300 for Tuition ($2250) and Registration Fee ($50).
Course Format
The Certificate in Lay Leadership & Managing Volunteers is designed to train and equip lay leaders and
volunteers with invaluable skills in community engagement, leadership, learning agility, networking, and
global leadership to fulfill the mission and vision of the church, community teams, and groups. These nine
modules/courses will equip lay leaders with a biblical, theological, and historical understanding.
Course Names
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LLMV 101. Lay Leadership: Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, andCongregational Perspective
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LLMV 102. Managing Volunteers
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LLMV 103. AME Polity and the Understanding of the Local and Connectional Church
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LLMV 104. Church Administration and Financial Management
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LLMV 105. Music, Worship, and Liturgy in the Black Church
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LLMV 106. Building Clergy & Laity Relationships in the Local Church
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LLMV 107. Old Testament Survey for Laypersons
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LLMV 108. New Testament Survey for Laypersons
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LLMV 109. “The Great Commission” – Lay Ministry Beyond the Walls
Cost of Attendance
Full Tuition: $1,850
Admission Application: FREE
Registration: $50 (non-refundable)