The Certificate of Disciple Making is an undergraduate-level, non-degree program designed to equip students with a practical and biblical framework for discipleship.
This certificate focuses on helping students understand, practice, and teach disciple-making within church and ministry contexts.
The program is designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed through a variety of instructional formats to accommodate the needs of working and bivocational students.
Ministry leaders, pastors, and individuals focused on discipleship and spiritual formation
The Certificate of Disciple Making is ideal for students who want focused training in biblical discipleship without pursuing a full academic degree.
This includes:
Pastors and ministry leaders emphasizing disciple-making in their churches
Church staff and volunteers involved in teaching, mentoring, or small-group leadership
Bivocational ministers seeking practical ministry training
Individuals preparing to lead others in spiritual growth and formation
The certificate supports students who want immediately applicable ministry skills rooted in biblical theology.
The curriculum for the Certificate of Disciple Making centers on the biblical foundations and practical methods of discipleship.
Areas of study may include:
Biblical Foundations of Discipleship
Spiritual Formation and Christian Growth
Disciple-Making Practices
Teaching and Mentoring Others
Coursework emphasizes applying discipleship principles in real ministry settings while developing the ability to guide others in their spiritual growth.
Specific course requirements and sequencing are outlined in the academic catalog.
The Certificate of Disciple Making is intentionally structured to allow students to complete coursework in ways that fit their schedules and ministry responsibilities.
Courses may be completed through:
Online distance education
Video conferencing
Traditional on-campus courses
Week-long intensive courses
Or a combination of instructional formats
This flexibility allows students to progress through the program while remaining active in ministry, work, and family life.
Discipleship is learned best through practice. Throughout the Certificate of Disciple Making, students are encouraged to integrate coursework with real-life ministry experiences.
Assignments and learning activities support reflection, application, and growth in disciple-making effectiveness.
This approach ensures that students are not only learning about discipleship but actively engaging in it.
Courses completed in the Certificate of Disciple Making may be taken for credit or not for credit. When completed for academic credit, coursework may apply toward the Associate of Divinity degree at BMATS.
Students interested in continuing their theological education are encouraged to speak with an admissions advisor to explore future pathways.
If you’re interested in strengthening your disciple-making skills through this certificate program, our admissions team is ready to help.