Empowering Pastors With the Word.
In partnership with Birmingham Theological Seminary and Third Millennium Ministries, DFH offers an accredited Certificate in Christian Ministry to pastors in Africa, Asia, and Central America.
Built on Trusted
Partnerships
Designs For Hope does not do this alone. We partner with two trusted organizations to deliver world-class theological training to pastors who would otherwise never have access to it.
Together, we are equipping the global church with the Word of God — one pastor at a time.
Certificate in Christian Ministry
The curriculum requires the completion of 27 credit hours of study across 14 courses — covering the full sweep of Biblical and theological training a pastor needs to lead his church with confidence.
Old Testament Survey
Hermeneutics
Pentateuch
Gospels & Acts
Pauline Epistles
Introduction to Theological Studies
Basic Christian Doctrine
Biblical Ethics
Is Your Ministry
a Candidate?
We have a lot of requests for theological certification from pastors worldwide. It is our deepest desire to provide training to church leaders — however, there are many factors in choosing a new location and people to work with.
If you feel your ministry is a good candidate for training, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team to start a conversation.
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Ready to Sponsor
a Pastor?
For $250 you can give a pastor the theological foundation he needs to lead his church with confidence and biblical depth. Your gift equips him — and everyone he shepherds.