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City Ministry Program
City Ministry Program Overview
The City Ministry Program ©P) is a strategic urban education program for pastors, lay leaders, non-profit workers, parachurch ministers, seminary students, church planters, and emerging Christian leaders who desire to grow in their calling and ministry gift set.
Since 2017, CMP has equipped hundreds of students with the practical tools they need right now to carry out their calling in NYC and the greater NYC area.
Offerings
The City Ministry Program offers three courses and five Master Classes. If you complete all three courses and any two Master Classes, you will receive the Urban Ministry Certificate.
One-Year Courses
Leadership
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Leadership develops gospel-centered leaders from the inside out—integrating calling, emotional health, and practical skills for real-world ministry impact.
Modules: Biblical Theology of Leadership, Self Leadership, Contextual Leadership, Adaptive Leadership,Catalytic Leadership, Team Leadership
Communicating Scripture
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Communicating Scripture equips you to move from sound biblical interpretation to clear, compelling, Christ-centered communication that resonates in today’s culture.
Modules: Communicating Christ, Communicating to the Culture, Communicating to the Heart, Exposition
Pastoring
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Pastoring explores the heart and calling of a shepherd, develops skills for gospel-centered care, and helps you gain the wisdom and confidence to navigate the complexities of walking alongside people.
Modules: Pastoral Theology & Ministry, Gospel Spirituality, Pastoral Counseling, Church Worship
4-5 Week Master Classes
Apologetics
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Engage thoughtfully with questions, doubts, and objections about the Christian faith.
Cadence: This four-session program is offered alternating years in the Spring.
Theology & the Arts
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Explore the intersection of faith and the arts in both sacred and secular settings. Designed for actors, performing artists, and creatives seeking to integrate their Christian faith with their artistic calling.
Cadence: This five-session program is offered alternating years in the Fall or Spring.
Evangelism
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Grow in sharing your faith with confidence and clarity. Learn effective ways to communicate the gospel in the context of New York City.
Cadence: This four-session program is offered alternating years in the Spring.
Children’s Ministry
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Biblical teaching and practical training designed for pastors and children's ministry leaders or volunteers passionate about discipling the next generation.
Cadence: This five-session program is offered alternating years in the Fall or Spring.
Biblical Theology of Worship
Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm
Equips worship leaders and pastors to lead gatherings with greater biblical clarity, theological depth, and pastoral intentionality.
Cadence: This five-session program is offered alternating years in the Fall or Spring.
Key Features of the City Ministry Program
Integrated learning experience — blend of academic and practical components
Intimate cohort environment — low student-to-faculty ratio
Experienced urban faculty — modules led by urban-facing, gospel-centered practitioners with decades of ministry experience
Ministry Networking — build transdenominational relationships with fellow classmates
Certification in Urban Ministry — upon completion of the program (3 courses and 2 Master Classes) or a certificate in the specific course completed
Flexible scheduling — afternoon and evening offerings with a rotating schedule of tracks
Reasonable pricing — Scholarships and church matching grants are available— financial aid is available for those who need it
Apply
We are excited to see that you are interested in applying for a City Ministry Program. You can start the application process by clicking the button below.
If you would like to speak to someone regarding the application process or the City Ministry Program, you can fill out an inquiry form and someone will reach out to you to set up a 1-on-1 conversation.
City Ministry ProgramFrequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Upon completion of all 3 year-long courses and 2 Master Classes, participants receive a Certificate in Urban Ministry by Redeemer City to City. Additionally, a certificate is awarded in each specific class completed (i.e., a Certificate in Leadership or a Certificate in Communicating Scripture).
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Each class is broken up into three parts for your convenience: pre-class work, in-class work and post-class work.
For pre-class work, your teacher / facilitator might provide some videos or readings that cover the topic that will be discussed in class. This will be about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For in-person class, there will be a 2 hour live class (either on zoom or in-person).
Post-class work will consist of follow-up assignments to help you implement what you would have learned in class. This will be about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Overall, expect around 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours of work and live instruction every week.
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Completed application
Serve at least 5-10 hours a week in a ministry role (paid or unpaid), a non-profit role or presently serving or will serve in some leadership capacity at your church or non-profit.
Called to serve the movement of gospel ministry in NYC and the greater NYC area
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Approximately 25% of the classes (1 in 4 weeks) will meet in-person. The rest will be on Zoom. Some classes might meet additionally in-person if there is a special guest or to enhance the learning experience. Please request a schedule to see specifically which classes are in-person and on Zoom.
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If you would like to join one or more classes for 2026–27, the enrollment process is quite simple—just four steps:
Complete the CMP Inquiry Form.
Someone from the CMP Team will connect with you to set up a 1-on-1 conversation about the program.
After the 1-on-1, we’ll send you an application. Fill it out and submit it.
We’ll schedule an interview with you to hear what God is doing in your life and how CMP will develop your ministry capacity.