FAQs

What's not included in the price?

The following costs are not included within the tuition fees for the Certificate Programme:

• Required reading books

• Flights / transport to the residentials

• Dinner on the “free night” at the residential week

• Travel / health insurance for the residentials

• Visas (if required)

Optional extras for the residential may be available. These include: single room, family room, non-student spouse supplement, child supplement, childcare.  These are not guaranteed and if you require more information about these before you apply, please contact us .  

NOTE: Accommodation, food etc for students who arrive before the date of check-in or leave after check-out are not included in the cost. 

What is the monthly online classroom?

All ENSM students gather online each for encouragement and learning. The content of the monthly online classroom alternates between a focus on Leadership 215 and your chosen ministry track. The online classrooms are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month.

What is a ministry track?

A ministry track is a focused area of specialised ministry training. Tracks include residential week lectures and small group input, online classroom discussions, required reading, and a local church-based ministry project.

What tracks are available and what track should I take?

In consultation with your senior pastor, you should take the track which most closely aligns with your calling. There are three tracks available:

• Church Leadership: In addition to those called to lead local churches, this track is for all who are or aspire to be leaders in a local church. Along with a variety of practical ministry skills including communication and preaching, this track offers the ability to do concentrated study in , worship leading, youth ministry, children’s ministry, small group ministry, and social needs ministry.

• Church Planter’s track: for those who aspire to plant a church in Europe. The application process for this track will also include an interview.

• Campus Minister’s track: for those who are or aspire to be campus ministers.

Do I have to attend the residential weeks?

Yes.

Students who do not attend the residential week in their first year will be disenrolled until the following year and required to pay the deposit again.

All students in the Certificate Programme must complete both residential weeks to graduate from the course. Attendance at two consecutive residentials are included in the course cost. Students who have a gap between residentials will be liable to pay additional costs.

NOTE: If students have to pull out of the residential at the last minute, or are not well enough to attend all lectures within the residential week, we will be unable to refund any fees, and you will be required to pay for the cost of an additional residential week in the third year.

How much time will it take?

ENSM is accessible to busy professionals and full-time ministers. By setting aside around 6 hours a week for personal study, and some additional time monthly for online mentoring and preparation of assessed work, the course can be completed:

• 3 hours/week online Core Curriculum

• 3-5 hours/week reading

• 1.5 hours monthly in a web-based cohort mentoring

• 1.5 hours quarterly web-based track mentoring

• 1 graded assessment per course

• two residential weeks

NOTE: these are estimates

When are the video calls?

Monthly online school calls occur on the second Tuesday of the month; these include both Leadership 215 cohort discussions and ministry track meetings.

7.00pm UK time, 8.00pm CET. All students are expected to attend.

NOTE: a good internet connection is required to attend calls.

Is this course accredited?

Completing Leadership 215 is the global minimum theological standard for ordination in Every Nation. This course is not accredited by an outside institution.

What is the academic level of the school?

Whereas a BA degree from an accredited university is not a prerequisite, the teaching assumes that someone is able to read and write in English at an undergraduate level.

Can I get credit for seminary courses taken outside of Leadership 215?

This will be considered on a case by case basis. A maximum of 25% (3 courses) will be considered for credit if like for like correspondence is confirmed.

When and where will the residential weeks be?

The residential weeks will be in February every year.

• Next residential: 16-22nd February 2025

• Location: Mercure Stare Miastro, Krakow, Poland

Where does the school of ministry fit in with the ABC3 programme?

The ABC3 Programme is our approach to church planting. This consists of assessment, boot camp, coaching, clusters, and consulting. The School of Ministry will typically be done immediately prior to or immediately after assessment. Our recommended pathway is to complete the school prior to attending the assessment centre. Because we cover much of the previous church planter’s boot camp material in the church planter’s track (and much more!), the nature of the boot camp is different. The focus of the new boot camp is developing and refining your personal church plant plan. 

Should I raise support first or attend the school?

For some, they will complete the school while doing a local-church based internship programme (which itself may require partnership development for funding); for others, they will complete the school after having raised support.

• Our recommended pathway is to complete the school prior to developing a ministry partnership team for full-time ministry.

• Some people will complete the school of ministry after they are already in full-time ministry.

• Still others are not on a vocational ministry pathway and will complete the school of ministry while working another job.

What language are the courses delivered in? 

At the moment, the course is only delivered in English.  Unless pre-agreed by the School Director before submitting your application, all written assignments must be submitted in English. 

NOTE: the required reading is likely to only be published in English.  You should be proficient in English to undergraduate level. 

Are there any discounts available for couples?

Unfortunately not.  The majority of the course fees go towards the two residential weeks which include rooms, full board and materials.  If a couple is taking the same track, savings can be made by only purchasing one set of reading materials.  We would encourage students to speak with their senior pastors to see if there is financial support available through their local church. 

Are there any bursaries or scholarships available? 

A limited number of scholarships are available. These are offered in partnership with your local church and are assessed on a need and merit basis. Please contact us for more information.