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The Program

Earn a Diploma in Family Ministry from Familymin Academy! The Familymin Academy Diploma Program is designed to educate and empower those who minister to youth and families.

When you enroll in The Familymin Academy Diploma Program, you will enter a 12-month program that will give you the tools you need to minister to youth and families. This program is perfect for any leader in youth or family ministry!


100% Online

Familymin Academy is entirely online. You will learn from some of the most respected family ministry educators today through virtual classroom experiences, a private online community, required reading, assignments, and more.


Time Commitment

The Familymin Academy Diploma Program is a 12-month program. Each month there is one virtual classroom experience where you will learn from a member of our faculty and will interact with other students in your cohort. Each virtual classroom experience is 2 hours long.

In addition to the monthly video conferences, you will have required reading and assignments. You should plan on a total of 3-5 hours of work each week.


Graduation Requirements

To graduate and receive your Familymin Academy Diploma in Family Ministry, you must successfully complete the 12 modules (outlined below). These 12 Core Modules are required by our Deans.



Core Modules

Completion of all 12 modules are required for graduation.
  • Module
    Date
    Course Emphasis
    Professor
  • Introduction to Family Ministry, Climate and Culture
    OCT 2017
    Description Coming Soon...
    Dr. Jane Carr
  • Old Testament Survey
    NOV 2017
    An overview of the Old Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; history and culture; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons and events, and practical application for Christian living.
    Dr. Jason Jackson
  • Spiritual Formation & Christian Education in Family Ministry
    DEC 2017
    An overview of education methodologies and historical development within the church as applied to the Bible in accurate and dynamic ways for spiritual transformation and character formation.
    Dr. Michelle Anthony & Dr. Michael Anthony
  • New Testament Survey
    JAN 2018
    An overview of the New Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; history and culture; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons and events; and practical application for Christian living.
    Dr. Craig Hill
  • Family Ministry Essentials for Culture Change in the Local Church
    FEB 2018
    Explore ministry essentials that will include such things as: empowering families to take the spiritual leadership in the home, teaching Scripture as the ultimate authority of truth, the power of worship response and understanding the role of the Holy Spirit’s power to teach and transform.
    Megan Marshman
  • Family Care and Counseling
    MAR 2018
    Description Here
    Dr. Mark Mayfield
  • Leadership Development and Volunteer Training
    APR 2018
    Overview of biblical and contemporary leadership theories applied to personal leadership development and the equipping of volunteer leaders within the local church.
    Dr. David Keehn
  • A Systematic Theology Based Ministry
    MAY 2018
    The Biblical doctrines of God, Christ, man, and sin, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology. Also includes a brief study of the Holy Spirit, the church and last things, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology and its modern application to today’s generations.
    Dr. Erik Thoennes
  • Marriage Ministry that Matters
    JUN 2018
    Description Coming Soon...
    Dr. Jim Burns
  • Executing and Leading Well: Organizational Administration
    JUL 2018
    An introduction to the biblical principles and current practice of management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating with special emphasis upon the application of these functions to church and para-church administration.
    Dr. Michael Anthony
  • Cultivating a Vibrant Parent Ministry
    AUG 2018
    Description Coming Soon...
    Dr. Michelle Anthony
  • Family Empowered Children's and Student Ministry
    SEPT 2018
    Description Coming Soon...
    Dr. Ellen Moore

*Please note: The courses and dates are subject to change throughout the year.

Students are responsible to purchase books that go with each module. Your required reading list is going to be released in June.

Sign up to get a free video and written overview of Michelle Anthony’s 4-Steps to Helping Families in Crisis from the Familymin Academy leadership team!