Global Missions Leadership Certificate
Online Missionary Training
Cross Cultural Missions Training
Effective ministry at the leadership level requires more than good intentions—it requires understanding. Cross-cultural missions training equips leaders to serve with humility, clarity, and biblical wisdom in diverse settings.
This training is special because it is focuses on serving among Asian populations and is designed to help you lead with passion and purpose.
Christian Missions Training
The Global Missions Leadership Certificate (GMLC) is a free, one-year, coach-led online program designed to equip emerging and experienced leaders for global ministry.
Rooted in biblical foundations and practical leadership development, GMLC prepares you to serve as a church planter, tentmaker, or nonprofit leader. The program is accepted for nine graduate credits at Newbridge Leadership Institute.
Preparing to be a Missionary is Rewarding!
The GMLC is a structured, personal development program presented in a graduate-level ministry training program format. By doing so, participants are “eased-in” a pathway to pursue graduate-level education. And, for those with existing graduate level learning experience, this provides a standardized method of program delivery.
Pre field Missionary Training
(Good for long-time workers, too!)
The GMLC combines theological insight, spiritual formation, and practical leadership skills—delivered entirely online and supported by personal coaching. So whether you are pre field or well experienced, this program is designed to encourage you!
Online coaching for global ministry
Missionary Training Designed for Pre-field & Experienced Missionaries
Faith-Based Leadership for Global Impact
Whether you’re preparing for church planting, nonprofit leadership, or tentmaker ministry, GMLC offers a flexible pathway for personal development and spiritual growth. Our coach-led ministry program is ideal for those seeking clarity, accountability, and global impact.
The Global Ministry Leadership Certificate (GMLC) is designed to provide practical, biblically faithful cross-cultural missions training. Whether you’re preparing for short-term service or long-term leadership, this program equips you to engage diverse cultures with humility, clarity, and gospel-centered purpose.
Online missionary training: Robust and Relevant
✅ 100% Online & Mobile-Friendly
✅ Free for All Participants
✅ Coach-Led with Personalized Support
✅ Biblically Grounded & Globally Relevant
✅ Designed for Church-Based Mobilization
Cross-Cultural Missions Training Program Content
Whether you’re a church leader, a missions-minded believer, or someone exploring your calling, LDI is here to walk with you. Explore our programs, host a retreat, or apply for the Global Missions Leadership Certificate today
Module #1
Cross-Cultural Ministry
(Church Planting)
Cross-Cultural Ministry
(Church Planting)
Guided by the Great Commands and Great Commission, this course encourages the participant to develop a personal philosophy of cross-cultural ministry. Embedded in this course is further explorations in Bible orality and contextualized discipleship program development.
Module #2
Interpersonal Leadership
(Shepherding)
Interpersonal Leadership
(Shepherding)
Leaders have a lot to juggle: family, relationships, faith, work, health, and finances, and then have to care for others in all these domains. With a practical perspective, this fast-paced course is designed to equip leaders for caring for members serving in multi-cultural environments.
Module #3
Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
From project stewardship to dynamic partnerships and organizational management, this module explores project sustainability, as well as system design and the principles of standardization that can help teams focus on results and relationships.
Looking for a Masters Degree in Missions? Why not a M.Min Degree?
The LDI-Global Missions Leadership Certificate can be transferred to Newbridge Leadership Institute for up to nine credits towards a master’s degree (M.Min). The remaining 21 credits for a master’s degree can be achieved through a similar pathway using the CREST program of Newbridge Leadership Institute.