Yellowstone Theological Institute is excited to announce the launch of several new Certificate programs!
The curriculum for each Certificate includes courses that provide focused preparation for several areas of ministry, along with the opportunity for guided practical experience in that area of ministry. Designed to be completed in a single academic year (three academic terms), the certificates have been crafted to meet the needs of men and women from a variety of church backgrounds.
Further details about the YTI Certificate program and application materials will be available soon at ythi.org.
Certificate of Worship Arts
Courses Include:
- Theology of Worship
- History of Worship in the Christian Church
- Creative Worship
- Technology in Worship
- Worship Practicum (2 terms)
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Those currently leading worship but who need training or simply a “refresher” course.
- Lay persons who participate in worship ministry, but want to contribute more.
- Lay persons who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of worship.
Certificate of Adventure Studies
Courses Include:
- Introduction to Adventure Ministry
- Theology of Adventure
- Leadership and Adventure Ministry
- Adventure Practicum (2 terms; includes Health and Wellness in Adventure Ministry)
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Church leaders who desire to develop an adventure ministry with a recreation ministry.
- Lay leaders who desire to start an adventure ministry in their church.
- Para-church ministry leaders who desire to further develop an existing adventure ministry.
Certificate of Leadership
Courses Include:
- Visionary Leadership
- Coaching as Leadership
- Leadership and Organizational Wisdom
- Leadership Practicum (2 terms)
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Ordained church leaders who need continuing education or simply a “refresher” course.
- Lay leaders who want to develop their leadership skills.
- Lay persons who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of leadership.
Certificate of Advanced Preaching
Courses Include:
- Propositional and Expositional Preaching
- The Narrative Sermon
- Preaching in a Postmodern Context
- Preaching Practicum (2 terms)
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Ordained pastors who need continuing education or simply a “refresher” course.
- Young people in ministry who want to develop their preaching skills.
- Lay persons seeking to improve their public speaking skills.
Certificate of Youth & Children’s Ministry
Courses Include:
- Leadership & Organizational Wisdom
- Ministry to Children
- Ministry to Youth
- Youth and Children’s Ministry Practicum (2 terms)
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Educated church leaders who need continuing education or simply a “refresher” course.
- Lay ministers who need a basic education in youth and children’s ministry.
- Other ministers who simply desire the information that this certificate provides.