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Bethel Seminary St. Paul

Community Ministry Leadership Certificate Program

Community Ministry Leadership

"It’s not just about feeding the poor. It’s about empowering individuals and families through transformational urban ministry."

—Mark Harden, M.A.C.M.L. lead faculty

Who should enroll?

  • Mission agency and Christian foundation professionals
  • Lay church leaders
  • Experienced church or mission agency volunteers working to improve quality of urban life among children, teens, adults, and families


Feeding the poor isn’t enough.

The urban poor and un-poor alike need empowerment. So prepare to empower. How? Earn a Certificate in Community Ministry Leadership at Bethel Seminary.

You’ll get tools, such as:

  • methods in practical and contextual theology—think theologically about personal and spiritual formation.
  • effective ministry planning and development—learn to effectively address holistic and developmental needs.
  • compassionate urban ministry—explore how to empower people affected by stressful life events.
  • street culture, the poor, and urban ministry—understand urban life and culture, and how to  maximize your impact working with the urban poor.
  • facilitating community development—discover how to mobilize and organize resources for change.

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