Requirements:

• Meet the recommended minimum age of 23 by the start of class. Age exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Admissions Committee if applicants meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Employed full-time (40 or more work hours per week)
• Has earned a bachelor's degree from another institution.
• Current military service
• Enrolled full-time at a community college or four-year college/university. To qualify for this exception, the applicant must be attending class in - person, online program enrollment does not qualify.
• Married and/or has children.
• Be a committed follower of Christ.
• Ensure access to sufficient financial resources to cover tuition.
• Be a graduate of an accredited four-year high school, equivalent homeschool, or received a GED.
• Completed online application
• Payment of the $50 Application Fee
• Background Authorization Consent

Applicants pursuing either the Ministry Leadership or Missions Leadership certificate must submit the following additional requirements to complete the admissions process:

• Ministry Recommendation from a Church of the Highlands Staff Member
• Character Recommendation
• Phone Interview
• Ministry Calling Essay
• 3 Month Serve Requirement

Following receipt of a completed application demonstrating that the above requirements are met, the Admissions Committee will review the applicant and will notify the applicant of an admissions decision. In some cases, the Admissions Committee may request that an applicant provide additional evidence that they meet these requirements. At its discretion, the Admissions Committee may apply additional conditions concerning the above entry requirements.

Online Reference Forms for Missions Leadership & Ministry Leadership Applicants

Applicants must submit at least two online reference forms as part of their admission application. Reference Requirements:

• Character Recommendation: This reference should be completed by someone who has a close, personal relationship with the applicant, such as a pastor, pastoral staff, small group leader, Dream Team leader, employer, coach, mentor, etc. who can testify to the applicant's Christian character. The reference may not be from a relative.
• Ministry Service Recommendation: Applicants must submit at least one reference from a Church of the Highlands staff member from their campus who can testify to the applicant’s relationship with Jesus and their leadership skills. The reference may not be from a relative.