Calling & Discernment
Understanding the call to ministry, the call to a particular assignment, and how the two relate across a life of service.
Education
Prepared for the assignment.
Associate ministry has its own demands. Our education pathways are built for leaders serving in supporting roles, and for those preparing to.
Six Pathways
The learning pathways.
Biblical & Theological Formation
Scripture, doctrine and the theology of the Church as the ground of every ministry responsibility.
Ministry Leadership
Leading people, teams and ministries well from a supporting role.
Church Governance
Authority, accountability, decision rights and administration in the life of a congregation.
Pastoral Care
Visitation, counsel, crisis and the ongoing care of a congregation.
Professional Development
Growth plans, transitions, credentials and the practical shape of a ministry career.
Learning Center
Associate Pastor Leadership Foundations.
A six-week program moving from understanding the assignment to a personal 90-day development plan.
A Note on Credentials
Programs offered by The Associate Pastor are for professional development. They are not accredited degree programs and do not confer licensing or ordination. Ordination and licensing belong to churches and denominations.