(may be conferred as Diploma in Pastoral Development)
The Church Encourager Certificate offered through the Online Bible Institute Network is a unique program created to empower believers with both a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and the essential skills of spiritual encouragement. This ten-course journey leads students through the full narrative of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—revealing God’s redemptive work and inviting each participant to find their place within His unfolding plan.
Designed to cultivate both knowledge and heart, this program equips students to walk alongside others with compassion, discernment, and spiritual maturity. Encouragers are not merely supporters—they are trusted companions, guided by biblical truth and motivated by grace to build up the Church in meaningful, Spirit-led ways.
The Church Encourager Certificate is ideal for individuals who feel called to strengthen pastors, support ministry leaders, or uplift fellow believers. Whether you’re involved in pastoral care, small group ministry, prayer teams, or simply have a passion for serving others, this certificate will help you grow in skills such as mentoring, listening, intercession, and applying Scripture to everyday life.
This program isn’t just about gaining information—it’s about transformation. As you explore God’s Word and apply its principles, you’ll develop the insight and confidence to encourage others in their faith journey and contribute to the health and unity of the body of Christ.
Embark on this journey with us and discover how knowing the fullness of God’s story equips you to be a powerful source of encouragement within His Church.
Prerequisites: Certificate in Bible/Theology or Certificate in Christian Ministry or Associates Degree
Requirements: Successfully complete ten (10) courses listed below.
Course Instructions
Take these courses in the order listed below (i.e., Sword Sharpening, Kingdom Revealed, Kingdom Rebellion, etc.) You must complete each lesson in the course. After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and at least 100 words. These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course, so please write well-thought-out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and the session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent comments on courses they are currently taking. You must be signed in to the Online Bible Institute and click the Enroll button to access the course lessons.
Course List
These completed courses can also be applied towards our Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Degree.
