What is Student Ministry Certification?

CDM’s Certification Program is theological and practical training for staff or volunteers who are currently serving in student ministry within the local church. Whether your church is 50 or 5000 people, this certification program will impact your church by developing and enhancing your Student Ministry.

The 12-month program is progressive. It is a combination of webinars, readings, and projects that will provide training for every area of Student Ministry.

All participants will be part of the CDM community that includes investment by experienced faculty members, a professional online cohort with others ministering to students, and attendance to the Student Ministry Leadership Conference. Once a student passes the 12-month certification training, he or she will receive an official Certificate of Training in Student Ministry from the PCA denomination.

What is Student Ministry Certification?

CDM’s Certification Program is theological and practical training for non-ordained staff or volunteers who are currently serving in children’s ministry within the local church. Whether your church is 50 or 5000 people, this certification program will impact your church by developing and enhancing your Children’s Ministry.

The 12-month program is progressive. It is a combination of webinars, readings, and projects that will provide training for every area of Student Ministry.

All participants will be part of the CDM community that includes investment by two experienced mentors, a professional online cohort with others ministering to students, and attendance at two Student Ministry training retreats. Once a student passes the 12-month certification training, he or she will receive an official Certificate of Training in Student Ministry from the PCA denomination.

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Scope and Sequence

Month	Topics
1	Theological Foundations of Student Ministry
2	Developing a Mission & Vision & Strategy
3	Recruiting, Training & Unleashing Volunteers
4	Soul Care
5	Communication
6	Partnering with Parents
7	Preparing and teaching students \| Curriculum
8	Small Groups
9	Administrative Success
10	Counseling & Shepherding Students
11	Developing Student Leaders
12	Nurturing Relationships with Church Leaders

What is Student Ministry Certification?

What is Student Ministry Certification?

Scope and Sequence

Month

Topics

1

Theological Foundations of Student Ministry

2

Developing a Mission & Vision & Strategy

3

Recruiting, Training & Unleashing Volunteers

4

Soul Care

5

Communication

6

Partnering with Parents

7

Preparing and teaching students | Curriculum

8

Small Groups

9

Administrative Success

10

Counseling & Shepherding Students

11

Developing Student Leaders

12

Nurturing Relationships with Church Leaders

Faculty

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