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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is excited to offer our revamped Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership<\/a>, offered through the Seminary’s World Mission Initiative<\/a>, starting in January 2023. This graduate certificate is a hybrid program that equips students through academic and experiential training, mentoring, and the development of skills in networking to engage their congregations more faithfully and effectively in God\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

Equipping Today’s Mission Leaders<\/h2>\n

The last 50 years have seen sweeping changes in technology, international travel, communication, and culture. All of these changes have profoundly impacted how American Christians and their local congregations engage in God\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

Nearly two million American Christians engage in short-term mission trips each year. Whereas the majority of decisions about mission used to be made by denominational and mission agency executives, today the vast majority of mission decisions are made by congregational mission leaders. This includes pastors, mission committees, youth leaders, women\u2019s organization leaders, and others who work to engage a local congregation locally and globally in God\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

Is This Program For Me?<\/h2>\n

The Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership is ideal for people leading churches and nonprofit organizations involved in mission work. Students receive broad preparation in mission theology, intercultural communication and conflict resolution, and short-term mission trip leadership to equip them for ministry in both global and local contexts.<\/p>\n

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“This certificate program provides congregational mission leaders\u2014the lay and clergy responsible for leading their congregations in local and global mission\u2014with the tools, best practices, and space for prayerful reflection they need to reshape their people\u2019s participation in the mission of God.”<\/h3>\n

– The Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, Director of the World Mission Initiative<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n

The Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership is a 16-month hybrid program and includes:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Three online courses: Introduction to Missional Leadership, Leading Congregations in Mission, and an elective chosen by the student<\/p>\n

\u2022 One intensive course: Intercultural\/Experiential Learning which provides experiential training in short-term mission trip leadership<\/p>\n

\u2022 12 monthly online cohort gatherings<\/p>\n

\u2022 On-campus Gathering Retreat for cohort community-building and introduction to program pedagogy<\/p>\n

Students interested in this certificate program must complete the Seminary\u2019s standard application for admission process. Merit scholarships and need-based financial aid are available.<\/p>\n

Why should I complete this program?<\/h2>\n

The Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership allows you to enhance your leadership role through the sharing of best practices and networking with a cohort of other mission leaders and with a missional coach. Whether you already have a master\u2019s degree or you\u2019re new to seminary, the Graduate Certificate in Missional Leadership is a great way to expand your theological education.<\/p>\n

The application deadline is Jan. 4, 2023.<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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