Congregation Leader Training Program

NID Certification Level Church volunteers and staff who complete this program will offer their congregation the following knowledge and skills for ministry: Knowledge of the Old and New Testaments and the doctrines of the LCMS. Vision for mission and leadership of ministry in a congregation. Knowledge skills and practical experience for a specialized ministry of their choice. Ministry Specialist Certification To receive NID certification as a Ministry Specialist, individuals need to complete a total of ten one day Saturday seminars as follows: 3 Bible (1 OT/1 NT/1 student choice) 3 specialty seminars 2 leadership seminars 1 doctrine seminar 1 elective seminar If you have completed the Bethel Bible Series or Crossways you can substitute electives for your Bible seminars. NID Ministry Specialist NID Ministry Specialists are people who feel a calling to do mission work or serve in a leadership role in a local congregation.  Click below to download Ministry Specialist Worksheet ... Right click on title Select "Save Target As" Select the folder you want to download the file           NID Ministry Specialist Worksheet