Description
The Certificate in Deacon & Deaconess Ministry at Abundant Life Christian College provides structured, biblically grounded preparation for service in the deacon ministry within the local church. The program emphasizes servant leadership, spiritual character, doctrinal alignment, and responsible ministry support, preparing students for licensed deacon or deaconess service under pastoral authority, rather than independent or ordained ministry. The certificate consists of 15 total credit hours across five courses, focusing exclusively on core ministry formation and the practical responsibilities associated with deacon and deaconess service. Coursework is intentionally sequenced to guide students from biblical foundations and church vision to outreach responsibility, support of church ordinances, and readiness for licensing and installation. This progression ensures clarity of role, accountability, and faithful service within the Body of Christ. Core Certificate Courses (3 credit hours each) DEA 110 – Foundations of Deacon Ministry (3) DEA 120 – Vision, Agreement & Witnessing (3) DEA 210 – Practical Care & Support Ministry (3) DEA 220 – Ordinances, Conduct & Ministry Order (3) DEA 290 – Deacon Ministry Affirmation Capstone (3) Completion of this certificate affirms educational preparation for licensed deacon or deaconess service within a local church under pastoral and congregational oversight. This certificate does not confer ordination, autonomous authority, pastoral office, or independent ministerial standing, but may serve as foundational preparation for continued ministry training or future degree-level theological study.
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