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Academic Programs

Our ministry programs equip students with biblical knowledge and practical skills for effective service.

KSD currently offers the following Certificate 

Courses Below Are Provided by The Kingdom School of Divinity

Certificate in Christian Ministry

Certificate in Christian Leadership 

 Certificate in Trauma Healing (Certification)

Certificate in Church Planting (Certification)

Torchbearers Institute - 

​Certification Tracks: License and Ordination, Chaplaincy

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What We Offer

Certificate in Christian Ministry

The Certificate in Christian Ministry (CCM) is a fast-track program for passionate students aiming to deepen their engagement in Christian ministry. With a curriculum with  selected courses  that  provides rigorous academic study, practical training, and spiritual development to equip aspiring pastors, missionaries, and lay leaders with essential skills for impactful ministry leadership.

6-8 Modules 

Certificate in Christian Leadership (Capstone -Full Program)

The “Certificate in Christian Leadership Studies (CLS),” which is conferred upon all students who complete our 16-module, 32-credit-hour program.

Certificate in  Chaplaincy

Provides an overview of  the chaplains role in various settings covers, pastoral care and paths to certification 

Foundations Certificate (4 Courses) 

Awarded upon successful completion of four selected modules from the TUMI Capstone Curriculum (Total of 16 modules available). This certificate affirms foundational competency in biblical, theological, and ministry leadership principles essential for Christian service and mission

Certificate in Church Planting

KSD provides training in church planting and guides those called to plant churches through the process of ministry team development, coordination, collaboration according to gifts present, launch planning and execution.

Sowing Seeds in The City Workshop

A gathering of current and potential Christian ministry leaders throughout the NY, NJ and PA region. Through joint sponsorship of Kingdom School of Divinity and Churches of Christ the King, we hope to identify, inform and equip individuals who are interested in seminary education, church planting, chaplaincy, pastoral care & counseling and urban missions. Attendees will complete Ministry Calling Assessments and Develop Ministry Action Plans for their ministries.

Quarterly

Express Newark

54 Halsey Street, 2nd floor

Newark, NJ 07102

 

Registration

www.sowingseedsworkshop.com

Certificate in Trauma Healing

This interactive, faith-based course equips participants with essential tools for trauma recovery and small-group facilitation. Through personal healing, practical training, and experiential learning, students will:

Engage in their own healing journey,  Learn foundational mental health skills, 

Participate in dynamic, small-group sessions. Develop group facilitation and leadership techniques, Practice delivering trauma-informed lessons and Gain confidence through hands-on experience and peer support.

Upon completion, participants will be certified to co-facilitate trauma healing groups in their communities.

CCK Certifications​
To receive official certification within the CCK

network you must be a member of a CCK church at the time of your participation. This applies especially for our ordination/license level TTI training offerings (e.g., ordination, chaplaincy, church planter, coach/mentor/trainer, and missionary.

Certifications Offered

  • Ordination: CCK’s recognition of those who have qualified to serve in ordained clergy roles in the CCK movement.

  • Chaplaincy: Those who have qualified to serve as licensed community chaplains in the CCK movement.

  • Church Planters: Those who have qualified to serve as licensed church planters on behalf of the CCK movement.

  • Coaches/Mentors/Facilitators: Those who have qualified to serve as official church planting coaches in the CCK movement.

  • Worship Leaders: Those who have passed TTI’s worship training program.

We offer cost-effective, seminary level, educational programs designed for relevancy and practical application for the work of ministry. Our goal is to equip pastors and leaders with the skills needed to further the Kingdom of God once they exit the classroom.

Omar Liles, D.Min

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