Certificate in Church Management

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Villanova University

Our partnership with Villanova University extends to diocesan members interested in a Certificate of Church Management. This is ideal for church wardens, vestry members, administrators as well as clergy. The next cohort starts in September 2024. Diocesan members get a discount on the program and can access financial aid for a significant savings.  View the download for more information. 

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE IN CHURCH MANAGEMENT?
The Certificate in Church Management from the Villanova School of Business is a non-credit program for both newcomers and experienced professionals to build knowledge of church management best practices.

HOW DOES THE CHURCH MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WORK?
The series consists of twelve 90-minute webinars, designed to help pastors, staff, and leadership of all religious denominations. Participants access each
webinar through our online platform and can ask questions and share insights with the instructor.

WHO IS THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR?
This program was designed for clergy and lay leaders who are in pastoral or administrative roles and who are interested in building knowledge about strategic, managerial, and financial aspects of the church.

WHY VILLANOVA?
The Villanova School of Business is home to the world’s first Center for Church Management. Founded in 2004, the Center for Church Management is a global resource for church management knowledge, dedicated to helping Christian faith-based organizations through education
and research.