Strengthen Your Church's Leadership

Highlands College Leadership Institute (HCLI) offers premium Christian leadership and ministry development programs online for your local church to strengthen its adult leaders.

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Why HCLI?

HCLI resources you to build a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline that empowers and equips leaders in your church to make a lasting impact.

Develop Leaders Within Your Church

Training members to step into ministry with confidence.

No Administrative Burden

We handle the logistics and class content so you can focus on discipleship.

A Trusted Curriculum

Biblically sound, ministry-focused leadership training designed for real-world application.

Contextual Guidance

HCLI provides consultation and resources to help churches create an optional free practicum where students training for vocational ministry contextualize their learning from their local leadership.

Flexible Enrollment

Students can start every eight weeks, providing year-round opportunities to begin their training.

Affordable Investment

Each term is $400 per person, keeping high-quality ministry training accessible.

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HCLI Certificates

Online Classes Designed for Churches

Our certificates educate and equip students with biblically based leadership principles, an understanding of the Christian worldview, and practical teachings that help students become effective leaders in their areas of calling and empower them to reach their full potential.

Christian Leadership

Duration: 4 semesters / 8 terms (8 weeks per term)

The Christian Leadership Certificate is designed for individuals who want to grow as Christian leaders in all areas of life—whether at home, in the marketplace, or in ministry. Using a Christian worldview lens, this certificate educates students with high quality, essential biblical knowledge and skills to empower them to lead themselves and others effectively in their area of influence.

Ministry Leadership

Duration: 4 semesters / 8 terms (8 weeks per term)

The Ministry Leadership Certificate is tailored for working adults who feel called to vocational ministry. This certificate focuses on training individuals for various leadership roles within the church. Students will complete the Christian Leadership Certificate alongside this certificate, gaining both foundational leadership skills and specialized training for church-related ministry roles. Your church has the flexibility to customize and integrate hands-on, practical ministry training opportunities throughout the program.

Course Categories Include:

Small Groups
Next Steps
Missiology
Church Administration
Family Ministry
Student Ministry
Worship
Creative Arts
Production/Digital
Ministry Philosophy
Multi-Site Ministry

Biblical & Theological Studies

Duration: 2 semesters / 4 terms (8 weeks per term)

The Biblical & Theological Studies Certificate is designed to deepen students' understanding of Scripture, helping them clarify what they believe and why they believe it.

Course Topics Include: