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Bible Foundations

Develop a Solid Foundation for Bible Study and Discipleship

Certificate Overview

Gain a practical, theological overview of scripture while deepening your discipleship and ministry skills with Faith+Lead’s Certificate in Bible Foundations.

Certificate Courses

Course and Workshop Requirements
Genesis to Revelation: A Biblical Overview
Overflow: Loving God with Our Minds
Lutheranism: Bound and Free
Choose Two:
Crash Course: Bible
The Gospel of Matthew: Life in the Way of God
The Book of Acts: The Ever-Expanding Church
Interpreting Scripture for Preaching

Wondering if this is right for you?

A Faith+Lead Certificate in Bible Foundations prepares you to explore the Bible's core themes while gaining practice tools and confidence to teach and lead from Scripture.

How the Process Works

  • Take 4-6 essential courses and workshops in rural ministry
  • 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?

  • Clergy seeking to lead more effectively, from maintaining expectations to discovering fresh expressions of ministry that fit your unique context and community
  • Church volunteers and ministry leaders looking to gain confidence to address challenges while recognizing and building upon the distinct gifts and opportunities in rural and small-town settings
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Ready to Enroll?

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?

The Faith+Lead certificate helps you recognize and build upon the unique opportunities for ministry in rural and small-town settings. You'll gain both theological insights and practical approaches for sustainable rural ministry that fit your context.

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!