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MasterClasses
Join City Ministry Program’s NEW 4-Week MasterClasses designed to equip leaders for thoughtful, faithful ministry in a city context.
Choose the Personal Evangelism Masterclass, the Apologetics Masterclass, or take both.
Personal Evangelism MasterClass
This 4-week Evangelism MasterClass equips participants to share their faith thoughtfully and faithfully in a New York City context. The course focuses on meaningful, gospel-centered conversations and practical ways to mobilize the church for everyday evangelism.
Instructor:
Craig Ellis
Class Schedule
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Feb 4
Mission Paradigms
Feb 11
Evangelism: Four Questions
Feb 25
The Gospel in Evangelism
Mar 4
Mobilizing People
Apologetics MasterClass
This 4-week Christian Apologetics MasterClass equips participants to engage questions, doubts, and objections about Christianity with clarity, humility, and confidence. The focus is on answering questions thoughtfully and learning how to ask wise, loving questions of others.
Instructors:
Dr. Michael Keller and Dr. Pete Nicholas
Class Schedule
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Mar 11
Leveling the Playing Field
Mar 18
Questioning People’s Answers
Apr 1
Answering People’s Questions
Apr 8
Making a Case
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
Classes
One Year Classes
Within the City Ministry Program, we also offer three full year classes in addition to MasterClasses (Worship, Apologetics and Personal Evangelism). All one-year classes provide an individual certificate.
Leadership
Wednesday 6-8pm
Leadership aims to develop you into a catalytic, Spirit-empowered leader for your church by equipping you with a wide range of skills to advance citywide gospel momentum.
Communicating Scripture
Tuesday 6-8pm
Communicating Scripture 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.
Pastoring
Tuesday 6-8pm
Pastoring builds your pastoral toolkit and prepares you to be spiritual shepherds to the church by cultivating depth in your use of scripture for everyday ministry and showing you how to design pastoral care systems for your church.
Tuition & Financial Aid
One-Year Classes
Each one-year class costs $1,000 per semester ($2,000 for the full year).
Masterclasses
Masterclass tuition varies by topic:
Worship Masterclass – $500
Personal Evangelism – $400
Apologetics – $400
The program fee includes your handbook, access to the online educational platform, and in-person class meals (if provided).
Apply
To enroll as a new student in one or more MasterClasses, please complete the CMP Inquiry Form.