Missional Leadership Certificate is an introduction to missional concepts and practices, as well as disciple-making. The certificate program is for those who seek particular emphasis in missional church and missional leadership and is open to students with any level of education. It is well-suited for people who either do not have the luxury of time or money for general education courses and simply want church leadership education and for those who already have a degree, including an M.Div.

Disciplemaker Learning Community Courses is a series of five courses (Relg 117, 118, 119, 218, and 219) that are part of the Missional Leadership Certificate Program. Students join a cohort group that goes through a series of courses together. Groups will be together for the duration of the program. They will also learn the regular rhythms of disciple-making. The discipleship portion of the DLC will serve as an example of discipleship groups each student will be expected to lead in their own context, simultaneously to their class formation. Prerequisite – acceptance into the Missional Leadership program.

Weekend College is a non-credit weekend-long educational experience for congregations and groups that focuses on specific topics. Weekend College offerings include:

“The Bible as Story” – based on Hesston College’s Biblical Literature (or Bib Lit) course.

“Five-fold Church Leadership” or “5Q” – organizes the life and ministries of the church around the Ephesians 4 ministries: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds (Pastors), and Teachers.

Peacemaking and Justice – studies the biblical and theological foundation for nonviolence, peacemaking, and justice through a historical Anabaptist perspective, which uses the fullness of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection as a starting point for interpreting scripture, history, and ethics.

Missional Leadership Certificate is an introduction to missional concepts and practices, as well as disciple-making. The certificate program is for those who seek particular emphasis in missional church and missional leadership and is open to students with any level of education.

Hesston College admits those students who will benefit from the educational environment of the college and who will contribute to the shared life of the campus community. Applicants seeking a degree from Hesston College must be graduates of an accredited high school or its equivalent to be eligible to attend. Admission is granted after careful review of the candidate’s academic promise, social character, and potential for success. Hesston College does not discriminate based on age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, or disability. Applicants who have not completed high school but have taken the General Educational Development tests (G.E.D.) are considered for admission on the basis of official test scores. Each applicant to Hesston College shall be considered for acceptance based on the indicators below. Evidence of each indicator may include but not be limited to official academic records, student information forms, personal reference forms, or personal contact with the applicant. Failure to meet any criterion may result in Academic Contractual Acceptance or rejection of the application.

A high school transcript indicates an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, and college transcript(s) (if applicable) indicates a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Transcript analysis shows successful completion of appropriate high school curriculum or GED certificate.

A standardized achievement test in the form of ACT or SAT is completed and results are reported to Hesston College. 

ACT Reading Score is 15 or above and ACT Composite Score is 15 or above.

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score is 410 or above and SAT Composite Score is 830 or above.

ACCUPLACER reading score of 236 or above. (ACCUPLACER is accepted for transfer students without an ACT or SAT score or students who have been out of high school for at least one year. If a student has been out of high school for less than a year and doesn’t have an ACT or SAT score, ACCUPLACER may be offered. Students must achieve a 236 or above on all sections or may enter on Academic Contractual Acceptance.)

Shows academic readiness to do college-level work (based on class rank, coursework rigor, or other academic indicators).

Displays appropriate social interactions.

Will contribute to the campus community in a positive way.

Able to live independently by managing such things as time schedule, self-care, and finances.

Understands the expectations of Hesston College and is able to adhere to stated community standards.

Expresses personal and academic goals for attending college.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be reviewed by an Academic Contractual Acceptance Committee chosen and chaired by the vice president of Admissions and will include: vice president of Student Life, academic dean, and admissions counselor.

Hesston College does not have an application deadline, but you are advised to apply as early as possible, especially if you are seeking financial aid.

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Often, church leaders know that something needs to change, but there are few opportunities to observe a different way of doing ministry.

Learning Labs will provide the hands-on learning opportunities that are frequently missing in church leadership programs. Students will be able to experience short-term learning opportunities that provide the immersion necessary to learn missional engagement in action. The combination of classroom learning with observation, engagement, and reflection is the cornerstone of the CALL program. Every aspect of the program is designed for more than just a classroom experience.

Myanmar – Partnering with Myanmar Mission International, a church planting network, to experience cross-cultural leadership training and ministry opportunities.

Philadelphia – Focus on missional church leadership and cultural competence through working with indigenous church leaders from several ethnic group congregations.

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Certificate in Missional Leadership Hesston College

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