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Bethel Seminary St. Paul

Community Ministry Leadership Certificate Program

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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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