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Urban Ministry

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Urban Ministry Certificate Program

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Urban Ministry Certificate Program Overview

The Urban Ministry Certificate Program (UMCP) 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, UMCP 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.

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Key features of the Urban Ministry Certification 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— financial aid is available for those who need it

Offerings

Offerings

We offer 3 full year courses:

  • Pastoring

  • Leadership

  • Communicating Scripture

and a one-semester Master Class:

  • Apologetics

  • Evangelism

  • Children’s Ministry

  • Theology & the Arts

  • Biblical Theology of Worship

All 1-year courses provide an individual certificate, but if you complete 3 of the 1-year courses and 2 Master Classes, you will get 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

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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

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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

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Master Classes

Apologetics

Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm

Pastoring is designed for anyone seeking to engage thoughtfully with questions, doubts, and objections about the Christian faith.


Cadence: This four-session program is offered alternating years in the Spring.

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We are excited to see that you are interested in applying for a Urban Ministry Certificate 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 Urban Ministry Certificate Program, you can fill out an inquiry form and someone will reach out to you to set up a 1-on-1 conversation.

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Urban Ministry Certificate Program

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

    1. Completed application

    2. 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. 

    3. Called to serve the movement of gospel ministry in NYC and the greater NYC area

  • 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.

  • Enrollment process


    If you would like to join one or more class for 2026–27, the enrollment process is quite simple—just four steps:

    1. Complete the CMP Inquiry Form.

    2. Someone from the CMP Team will connect with you to set up a 1 on 1 conversation about the program.

    3. After the 1 on 1, we’ll send you an application. Fill it out and submit it.

    4. We’ll schedule an interview with you to hear what God is doing in your life and how CMP will develop your ministry capacity.