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For those called to ministry

A biblical alternative to secular seminaries.

A ministry trade school for pastors and church leaders.

Church Leadership College forms biblically grounded, Spirit-led leaders, rooted in the local church and prepared for the real work of ministry.

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Why we exist

It requires more than passion. It requires preparation.

The call to ministry is one of the greatest honors a person can carry. We exist to prepare you for its weight: not with abstract theory, but with training formed inside the local church, where ministry actually happens.

Clarity. Conviction. Courage.

Training leaders with biblical truth.

Training future Church Leaders with Biblical Truth that results in the Clarity, Conviction, and Courage necessary for Effective Ministry.

Biblical Clarity

“All Scripture is breathed out by God.”

2 Timothy 3:16

It starts with the Word. We train leaders to read, understand, and teach Scripture with clarity, because everything in ministry stands on rightly handling God's Word.

Spiritual Discernment

“Those led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”

Romans 8:14

Knowledge is not enough. We form leaders who walk in step with the Spirit, growing in the wisdom, character, and discernment that only come from knowing God.

Kingdom Action

“On this rock I will build my church.”

Matthew 16:18

Truth is meant to be lived. We send leaders to build the Church, putting conviction into action in the local church and the world Christ is redeeming.

The programs

Real training, ordered by what comes first.

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Year One

Christian Theology & Discipleship

Year One: Christian Theology & Discipleship

A year of theology, Scripture, and formation.

Online or through a church8 courses
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Year Two

Pastoral Leadership Residency

Year Two: Pastoral Leadership Residency

A year of formation, under real pastoral coaching.

By applicationResidency
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Ordination

Ordination

Ordination

The path to credentialed, accountable ministry.

Through your church4 courses
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Everyday Disciple

Everyday Disciple

Grow as a follower of Jesus, wherever you are.

Start anytime, online4 courses
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Take it your way

Two ways in.

On your own

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Take it online

Begin the moment you're ready, and move through it from anywhere.

  • Start anytime, on your schedule
  • Fully online
  • No church required
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Through your church

Learn together, in person

Walk through it with others, under real pastors, where ministry actually happens.

  • A weekly cohort and in-person gatherings
  • The Saturday Intensives, together
  • Formed where ministry actually happens
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Inside the college

A people, not a platform.

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The path to ordination

Most training stops at a certificate. We carry you further.

For those called to it, CLC leads all the way to ordination: a recognized credential, earned under the care of the local church.

The ordination path
Stephen Martin, founder and president

A people, not a platform

“We're not building a school you attend. We're raising up leaders the Church can send. Let's build it together.”

Stephen Martin

Founder and president

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For churches

Want to raise up your own leaders?

Host CLC's programs at your church: your people, learning together, under your own roof.

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Your calling deserves preparation

Find the program God is calling you to.

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