Leadership Advancement Classes
LifePoint Ministries offers an opportunity for Continuing Education through our Leadership Advancement Classes from September through May each year. Most classes are online with a few in-person classes as well.
The following classes are required if you would like to pursue credentials with the IPHC.
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
For all Lay Leaders as well as those seeking Ministerial Credentials (1 orientation + 9 months)
Doctrine
Organizational Structure
Outreach
Discipleship
Calling
LOCAL CHURCH MINISTERS CERTIFICATE
Two additional courses, each over the course of three months
Biblical Studies
Character Matters
MINISTER'S LICENSE
Two more courses with the same three month design. These classes are also for Licensed or Ordained ministers in the conference who would like continuing education credits.
Spiritual Leadership
Plus one of the following:
Pastoral Counseling
Youth Ministry
ORDAINED MINISTER
Select three additional courses with the same three month design. These classes are also for Licensed or Ordained ministers in the conference who would like continuing education credits.
Pentateuch
Book of Acts
Impactful Teaching
Apologetics
Tuition for the foundational course is $250 with any subsequent classes being provided at no additional cost. Those desiring to take other classes without the foundational course may do so at a tuition of $50 per class.
Register NowCredentialing Application
As you go through the credentialing application process:
- Contact the conference office to begin the application process.
- Complete the Credentialing Application and send it along with the application fee and senior pastor recommendation to LifePoint Ministries, P.O. Box 210, Franklin Springs, Georgia, 30639. This will officially begin your application process.
- Follow the instructions carefully to complete the application process. No application will be considered complete until all required material is received in the conference office.
- Guidelines for studies will be outlined to help you complete the program in a timely manner (i.e. books, readings, tests, classes, mentoring program, etc.).
