Church Leadership Certificate

(may be conferred as Diploma in Theological Studies)

The Church Leadership Certificate through the Online Bible Institute Network is designed for those called to serve and lead within the body of Christ. This program provides both the biblical foundation and the leadership tools necessary to guide others with wisdom, integrity, and spiritual maturity.

Ideal for aspiring pastors, ministry leaders, and church workers, this certificate offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes key aspects of biblical interpretation, Christian theology, and church history. Alongside these theological studies, students also engage with essential leadership practices—such as pastoral care, team development, conflict management, and organizational leadership.

Effective church leadership goes beyond knowledge; it requires character, vision, and a heart aligned with God. This program emphasizes the importance of personal spiritual formation, encouraging students to grow in their walk with Christ so they can lead others from a place of authenticity and strength.

Participants will emerge from this program equipped to serve in a variety of church contexts—whether planting new ministries, leading small groups, managing church operations, or offering spiritual guidance to others. The Church Leadership Certificate affirms both a commitment to biblical leadership and a readiness to serve God’s people with excellence.

Whether you’re stepping into a formal leadership position or seeking to be more effective in your current role, this certificate serves as a meaningful step in your journey of ministry preparation and spiritual growth.

Prerequisites: Certificate in Bible/Theology or Certificate in Christian Ministry or Associates Degree

Requirements: Successfully complete ten (10) courses listed below.

Course Instructions

You may take the courses in any order you wish. 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

Click on the links below for Course descriptions, instructions, and assignments.