City Ministry ProgramOpen House
We’re hosting an Open House for our Communicating Scripture course on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm and inviting prospective students to come experience a class firsthand.
This Open House is for ministry leaders serving in the metro NYC region who communicate Scripture in any setting—whether preaching, teaching, leading a Bible study or small group, or another context altogether.
During the Open House, you’ll:
• Sit in on a live class
• Spend extended time with our Director in conversation and Q&A
Communicating Scripture
The Communicating Scripture course teaches you how to proclaim Christ in a way that is faithful to the Scriptures, addressed to your cultural context, and compelling to your audience.
Modules: Communicating Christ, Communicating to the Culture, Communicating to the Heart, Exposition
Key features of 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 or a certificate in the specific class completed
Flexible scheduling — afternoon and evening offerings with a rotating schedule of tracks
Reasonable pricing — Scholarships and church matching grants are available
Who is the City Ministry Program For?
The City Ministry Program (CMP) 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.
Open House Registration
Fill out the form below to register for the City Ministry Program Communicating Scripture Open House on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm.
City ministry programFrequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Upon completion participants receive a Certificate in Urban Ministry by Redeemer City to City or a certificate in the 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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Tuition & Financial Aid
Each class costs $1,000 per semester ($2,000 for the entire year). The program fee covers your handbook, access to the online educational platform, and in-person class meals (if-provided).
Financial aid is available for students to help reduce the cost. We also have a church matching grant program that matches 1:1 for every dollar your church puts towards your program fee.
To apply for financial aid or for the church matching program, an application will be sent to you after you apply for a CMP Class.
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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 class for 2024–25, the enrollment process is quite simple. Complete the CMP application form above. If you have questions, fill out the form above and someone will contact you to set up a 1-on-1.