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Leadership in Difficult Times

Guiding Faithfully in Unsteady Times

Certificate Overview

During times of deep polarization and rapid change, leaders face unprecedented challenges. This Faith+Lead Certificate is designed for those who feel called to move beyond the noise and lead with purpose, compassion, and resilience. It moves past theoretical discussion to provide practical skills and a spiritual foundation for leaders who want to be agents of healing and unity in their communities and organizations.

Certificate Courses

Required Courses
Emotional Intelligence for Ministry
A More Excellent Way: The Gospel in an Age of Division
Following Jesus to Purpose and Meaning
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God and Mental Health Challenges
God and Grief and Loss: Turning on the Light
God and Chronic Illness
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Preaching in an Age of Polarization
Leading in an Age of Contempt

Wondering if this is right for you?

A Faith+Lead Certificate in Leadership in Difficult Times prepares you to build your muscles for hope and navigate societal struggles constructively.

How the Process Works

  • Take 4-6 essential courses and workshops in leadership
  • Practice what you learn in your context
  • Track the time spent on each course or workshop
  • Report on the learning in each of your courses or workshops
  • Create a final reflection project integrating your learning

Your Tools for Success

  • Access a secure digital platform for your work
  • Receive fast, friendly technical support

Earning Your Certificate

Upon completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate and a record of your learning journey that you can share with your church, denominational leadership, or anyone who requires proof of your accomplishment.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Ministry Leaders seeking practical skills to heal division and foster unity within their communities
  • Faith Leaders who want to confidently navigate deep, challenging conversations in their communities
  • Anyone feeling the weight of polarization and desires to build spiritual resilience to become an agent of healing
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Choose the option that gives you the most value and start learning today.

Non-Member Pricing

$299

One-time purchase

  • Access to all course materials and workshops for the Faith+Lead Certificate
  • Includes free 12-month Faith+Lead membership with certificate enrollment
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Member Pricing

$75*

*by joining Faith+Lead Membership for just $19.99 per month

  • Easy access to all course materials and workshops for the Faith+Lead Certificate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this certificate program?

You'll discover how to connect authentically across cultural differences with biblical grounding and practical skills. Instead of feeling stuck when cultures clash, you'll learn to listen deeply, embrace differences as gifts, and adapt your ministry to truly meet people where they are. These aren't just academic ideas—they're transformative practices that will change how you see and serve your community.

The Faith+Lead Certificate is self-paced, allowing you to integrate the learning into your ministry context while maintaining your current responsibilities. Most participants complete the program within 6-12 months.
All of our certificate programs are fully online and flexible, so you can take them from any time zone, anywhere in the world.

Yes, we offer special rates for regional church bodies and congregations looking to train multiple leaders. Contact us for details at support@faithlead.org.

If you’re serving in an ELCA context, we’ve carefully designed this certificate to fulfill specific contextual ministry competencies. Download our friendly guide to see exactly how each course connects to ELCA requirements.

No problem! We’ll credit what you’ve already completed. Simply fill in this form when you’re ready to enroll, and we’ll provide a discount code for courses you’ve already taken.

Don’t see your question addressed?

Email us at support@faithlead.org for more information. We’ll be delighted to connect!