
Certificate in Lay Leadership & Managing Volunteers (CLLMV)
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.
Cost of Attendance
Full Tuition: $1850
Admission Application: FREE
Registration: $50 (non-refundable)
Total Cost: $1850 per Certificate Program for Tuition and Registration
Cost per class: $225 | One-Time Registration: $50
The Program commitment requires nine to twelve months of study to complete eight (8) courses that are 4 weeks in length. Class sessions are once a week and multiple courses are offered during each Fall and Spring term.
Courses Offered (Noncredit)
All eight (8) classes must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate in Lay Leadership and Managing Volunteers (CLLMV):
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Lay Leadership: Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, and Congregational Perspective
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Church Growth, Development & Discipleship
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AME Polity and the Understanding of the Local and Connectional Church
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Church Administration, Financial Management, & Managing Volunteers
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Music, Worship, and Liturgy in the Black Church
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Building Clergy and Laity relationships in the Local Church
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Old Testament Survey for Laypersons
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New Testament Survey for laypersons
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“The Great Commission” – Lay Ministry Beyond the Walls
FOR A PREPARED MINISTRY
TUITION & FEES (Non-refundable):
Course Tuition is $225.00 per course. Course Registration fee is $50 payable at time of registration. This payment schedule must be followed by all students.
Total Cost: $225 per course for Tuition and Registration $50 (one-time fee)