Certificate in Proclamation
The Certificate in Proclamation equips congregational leaders to confidently preach God’s Word in community.
The Certificate will:
- build preaching skills and confidence
- create meaningful cohort connections
- empower you to inspire those you serve through a biblical and theological grounding
- offer practical tools and resources for preaching preparation
Who might pursue the Certificate in Proclamation?
The certificate is designed to empower individuals who are curious about the practice of preaching. You might benefit from this robust learning opportunity if you belong to a church without a regular preacher, you want to be a more attentive worshipper, you feel the spirit nudging you to assist in service of nearby churches, or it has been a while since you’ve preached and you’re due for a refresher about the art of crafting effective, meaningful, and theologically sound messages.
The Certificate may count towards requirements for Commissioned Lay Pastor/Commissioned Ruling Elder training. Please check with your adjudicatory body for specific program requirements. The Certificate is accepted by the Synod of Lakes and Prairies toward certification as a Certified Ruling Elder.
Schedule and registration
Schedule
Choose your cohort to see your meeting schedule and course details.
Registration
Complete your registration online.
FAQs
The Certificate is comprised of four courses: Old Testament, New Testament, Reformed Theology, and Preaching. Each six-week course includes 45-60 minutes of recorded video content, delivered by a seminary professor. Weekly content also includes preacher popups and 10-12 hours of assignments to put learnings into practice.
Participants gather each week of a 60-minute facilitated cohort meeting (on Zoom) to discuss content and assignments in community. Each cohort is limited to twelve participants.
To receive the Certificate, participants must complete all four courses. Individuals may enroll in single classes based upon space availability.
The Certificate may count towards requirements for Commissioned Lay Pastor/Commissioned Ruling Elder training. Please check with your adjudicatory body for specific program requirements. The Certificate is accepted by the Synod of Lakes and Prairies toward certification as a Certified Ruling Elder.
- Participants within PLC’s 13-state- region – $100 per course or $400 for the full certificate (4 courses)
- Participants outside the PLC region – $150 per course or $600 for all courses
Questions or interest?
Contact Director of Education Rev. Dr. April Davis Campbell at education@opsf-omaha.org or at (402) 281-0447.