What are Ministry Masterclasses?

Ministry Masterclasses are week-long intensives designed to make theological education accessible. They can be audited individually or taken as part of our Church Planting & Pastoral Ministry (CPPM) certificate, giving you the flexibility to grow in ministry at your own pace.

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  • Evangelism & Church Growth

    Taught by Jared Moore

    This course equips leaders to build churches that are both theologically grounded and culturally accessible. Moving beyond traditional methods, students will investigate how creative branding, strategic marketing, and community engagement serve the greater goal of evangelism. 

    The course provides a roadmap for the entire "seeker journey"—from the initial invitation to the first-time guest experience and into a clear pathway for discipleship. Whether through personal relational outreach or curated church environments, students will learn to foster a missional culture that values both the proclamation of the Gospel and the long-term spiritual transformation of their city. 


    Date

    September 28th - October 1st

    Virtual Intro class: Sept 14th

    Virtual Concluding class: Dec 18th

    Time

    6:30PM-9:30PM

    Location

    Emmanuel Bible College

    Cost

    $225

  • Pastoral Care & Leading Through Crisis

    Taught by Bryan & Rebecca Ferguson

    This course introduces foundational skills for effective pastoral care, counselling, and leadership when individuals and church communities face deep struggles—including broken relationships, abuse, loss, illness, conflict, and tragedy.

    Students will explore key mental health concepts, learn a biblical framework for crisis intervention, and gain practical approaches for responding pastorally to trauma. The course examines the work of the Holy Spirit in ministry, the context and limits of pastoral care, and how to navigate complex emotional, legal, and spiritual issues with wisdom and grace to cultivate a healing church environment. Recognizing that caring for others depends on the caregiver’s own well-being, the course concludes with biblical principles of self-care, informed by practitioner experience and current academic research.

    Date

    October 12th - October 16th

    Virtual Intro class: Sept 16th

    Virtual Concluding class: Dec 14th

    Time

    6:30PM-9:30PM

    Location

    Emmanuel Bible College

    Cost

    $225

  • Intermediate Doctrine & Theology

    Taught by David Campbell

    This course deepens students’ understanding of the core doctrines of the Christian faith and their implications for pastoral leadership and congregational health.

    BTH 202 transitions from "what" we believe to "why" and "how" those beliefs shape the Christian life and the local church. This course provides a rigorous mid-level exploration of key doctrinal categories, moving beyond basic definitions to examine historical development, biblical defense, and contemporary challenges. Special emphasis is placed on equipping pastors to teach doctrine clearly and shepherd congregations toward theological maturity. 

    Date

    October 26th - October 30th

    Virtual Intro class: Sept 15th

    Virtual Concluding class: Dec 15th

    Time

    6:30PM-9:30PM

    Location

    Emmanuel Bible College

    Cost

    $225

  • Intermediate Hermeneutics

    Taught by Joel Nafziger

    This course emphasizes understanding the historical-cultural and literary contexts of the texts. Key topics include genre analysis, the problem of meaning and authorial intent, principles for moving from exegesis (what the text meant) to hermeneutics (what it means today), and how to theological themes across scripture. Students will apply these skills to contemporary ethical and doctrinal issues. Through this course, students will be able to exegete texts with greater precision, critically assess interpretive claims, and articulate a coherent interpretive framework for their own study and life. The course emphasizes how careful interpretation of Scripture forms the foundation for effective preaching, discipleship, and church leadership. 

    Date

    November 9th - November 13th

    Virtual Intro class: Sept 17th

    Virtual Concluding class: Dec 17th

    Time

    6:30PM-9:30PM

    Location

    Emmanuel Bible College

    Cost

    $225

  • Roots of Renewal

    Taught by Layton MacCabe

    This course surveys the pivotal leaders, theological movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the North American church, with a primary focus on the Canadian experience. Beyond a chronological study, students will analyze the leadership lessons embedded within church history—examining how theological clarity, spiritual renewal, and institutional challenges impact successive generations. 

    Specific attention is given to the heritage of Canadian revivalism and the historical trajectory of church planting across the provinces. By studying these patterns, students will learn to integrate historical themes of resilience and innovation into their own ministry or church-planting contexts. This course equips emerging leaders to navigate modern challenges by drawing strategic wisdom from the successes and failures of those who preceded them in the Canadian mission field. 

    Date

    November 23rd - November 26th

    Virtual Intro class: Sept 18th

    Virtual Concluding class: Dec 16th

    Time

    6:30PM-9:30PM

    Location

    Emmanuel Bible College

    Cost

    $225

  • The Church Planting & Pastoral Ministry (CPPM) Certificate is made up entirely of Ministry Masterclasses.

    If you enrol in all of the required Ministry Masterclasses, you're completing the full CPPM certificate. If you only want to take one or two classes, you can do that too.

  • Absolutely. Ministry Masterclasses are designed to meet you where you are.

    You can:

    • Earn academic credit toward the CPPM certificate or another eligible institution (through transfer credit).

    • Audit a class for personal growth, ministry development, and practical training without completing assignments for credit.

  • Auditing allows you to participate in the learning experience without completing the coursework for academic credit.

    Many students choose to audit because they:

    • Want to grow in a specific area of ministry.

    • Are looking for a more affordable way to learn.

    • Aren't currently pursuing a certificate or degree but still want high-quality theological training.

  • It depends on your goals.

    • Choose the CPPM program if you want to earn a recognized certificate by completing all of the required Ministry Masterclasses.

    • Choose a Ministry Masterclass if you're looking to develop a specific ministry skill, earn transfer credit, or simply grow through auditing a course.

  • No problem! We'd love to help you discern the best fit based on your ministry, goals, and season of life. Reach out to our team, and we'll help you explore your options.

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