Global Missions Leadership Certificate
One year, fully online, focused on cross-cultural ministry &leadership.
The LDI Level-Up Certificate
The Global Missions Leadership Certificate (GMLC) is a robust yet achievable personal development program, designed for exciting holistic growth of busy adults.
Complete with a 24/7, “on-demand” digital curricula, the LDI platform provides a hub for community and coaching. This free, one-year program brings a fresh international-ministry perspective for leadership that is both practical and professional. It is presented at a master’s degree level of learning, thus promoting personal development for those who desire to go on for further graduate-level learning through Newbridge Leadership Institute.
One advantage of the GMLC is its online coaching approach that uses the power of focused units of study, such as church planting and shepherding care. The key benefit is personal growth for living a balanced life of work, ministry, and family.
The program goes beyond perspectives and information – bringing personal transformation in all spheres of life. Its unique combination of relational learning and practical curriculum provides an economic pathway toward nine credits of a master’s degree, making it an invaluable opportunity for anyone seeking to grow and lead in today’s world.
Who is it for?
The LDI – Global Missions Leadership Certificate is ideal for students, pastors, missionaries, tentmakers and professionals who are looking to minister cross-culturally. The coach-led program is delivered individually, through couples, or in small groups.
What Will You Learn?
Cross-Cultural Ministry
(Church Planting)
(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.
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.
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.
What's next after completing the LDI-GMLC program?
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 22 credits for a master’s degree can be achieved through a similar pathway using the CREST program of Newbridge Leadership Institute.
