Children Certification Application

Certification Application Process

To apply for certification please fill out an application (HERE) and have your local church pastor fill out a pastoral recommendation form (HERE). If you have any issues with your application or recommendation form contact us at CDM.CERTIFICATION@pcanet.org.

Please read all forms carefully and fill them out completely before submitting or turning them in. Applications and pastoral recommendation forms are due by October 1, 2024. Both forms must be submitted to be considered for the certification program. Classes are scheduled to begin in January 2025.

Certification Cost

The cost of certification for the 2025 class is $1800 + $25 application fee.

The certification cost includes:

12 months of certification courses
An online platform, video teaching, & downloadable resources
Continuous coaching from experienced faculty
The registration cost to the Children’s Ministry Leadership Retreat, March 18-20, 2025. The registration cost (approx. $400 for non-certification participants) includes conference registration, lodging, and meals. Participants unable to attend the retreat will not receive a refund or discount on cost of certification.

The cost of certification does not cover the required books needed for the courses. Books can be purchased at a discounted cost through the PCA Bookstore. www.pcabookstore.com. A list of the required books is on the website under the application process.

A non-refundable $25 application fee is due with your application. (Once your application is received you will then be sent a link to pay the registration fee.)

The $1800 is due when certification begins in January 2025.

The certification graduation will take place at the Children’s Ministry Leadership Training Retreat in the Spring following your certification year (Spring 2026). The registration cost for this retreat is not covered in your tuition.

Certification Cost

The cost of certification for the 2024 class is $1700 + $25 application fee.

The certification cost includes:

12 months of certification courses
Online platform, video teaching, & downloadable resources
Continuous coaching from experienced faculty
The registration cost to the Children’s Ministry Leadership Retreat in April 2024. The registration cost (approx.. $300 for non-certification participants) includes conference registration, lodging, and meals.

A non-refundable $25 application fee is due with your application.

The $1700 is due when certification begins in January 2024.

Children’s Ministries Certification Application Process

To apply for certification please fill out an application (HERE) and have your local church pastor fill out a pastoral recommendation form (HERE). If you have any issues with your application and recommendation forms contact us at CDM.CERTIFICATION@pcanet.org or print and mail a copy to the CDM office:

Presbyterian Church in America Discipleship Ministries
1700 North Brown Road | Suite 102
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043

Please read all forms carefully and fill out completely before submitting or turning them in. Applications and pastoral recommendation forms are due by October 1, 2024. Classes a scheduled to begin January 2025.

Certification Forms

Children’s Ministry Certification Scope and Sequence

Children’s Ministry Certification Program Syllabus

Mentor Expectations

Certification Books

*Please note: there may be updates and/or additions to these forms before the certification year begins.

Certification Application

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Name

First

Last

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

This is my:

Home
Work
Cell

Date of Birth

Married?

Church Information

Church Name

Church Denomination

Senior Pastor

Size of Church Membership

I am enrolling in the Certification program for:

Children Ministry
Student Ministry

1) Please tell us a little about yourself including personal testimony.

2) Please tell us about your educational background, degree or training programs as well as past employment.

3) Please share with us about your church. How would you describe the culture of your church? What do you love about your church? What is your biggest challenge in the area you serve?

5) Why do you want to enroll in the CDM Certification Program?

7) How do you see using this certification in your future?

I have read over the syllabus and understand what the CDM Certification Program entails. I have filled out this application to the best of my ability. I understand that filling out this application does not commit myself to the program nor does it secure a spot for myself in the program. My application and recommendation form will be reviewed and next steps will be communicated to me within a timely manner.

I have read the syllabus