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Stewardship and Sustainability

Connect Faith and Money in Your Ministry, Leadership, and Daily Life.

Certificate Overview

Dive deeply into ministry finances and stewardship theology through the lenses of Scripture, God’s mission, and sustainability practices—applying your learnings in real time. From fundraising to exploring new income sources for your ministry to considering God’s invitation to faithful work and money management, you’ll work towards your certificate by exploring biblical perspectives and align them with current needs.

 

Certificate Courses

Course and Workshop Requirements
Funding Forward: A Pathway to More Sustainable Models for Ministry
Money and the Mission of the Church
Work, Money, and the Ten Commandments
Beyond the Tithe: Faith Practices and Money
Choose one of the following:
Money and Logistics for Starting a New Ministry
Getting it Done: Practical Tools for Managing Ministry
Workshop Recording: Burden or Blessing? How to Use Your Church Property for Mission

Wondering if this is right for you?

A Faith+Lead Certificate in Stewardship and Sustainability prepares you to cultivate a spiritual identity rooted in the trust of God who provides more than enough.

 

How the Process Works

  • Take 4-6 essential courses and workshops in stewardship
  • 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?

  • Faith leaders discerning how to be strong stewards
  • Ministry leaders seeking new financial solutions

 

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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?

The Faith+Lead Certificate program teaches you principles and practices for finance, providing both a theological foundation and practical strategies for listening to God and finding new avenues for sustainable stewardship. You'll learn how to apply your learnings in real time in your ministry and your daily life. From exploring scriptures about money to preventing fraud to considering new sources of income for your ministry, this program will explore a well-rounded set of topics.

 

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.

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