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Advanced Certificate in Childhood Ministry Leadership New!

Advanced Certificate in Christian School Education
Advanced Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Worship Ministry New!

Advanced Certificate in Counseling New!

Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction New!

Advanced Certificate in East Asian Studies New!

Advanced Certificate in eBusiness

Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language 
Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Advanced Certificate in Global Studies
Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management

Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management
Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management
Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies

Advanced Certificate in Leading the Nonprofit Organization New!
Advanced Certificate in Management
Advanced Certificate in Marketing

Advanced Certificate in Master Reading Teacher New!

Advanced Certificate in Ministry Leadership

Advanced Certificate in Performance Management   New!
Advanced Certificate in Project Management

Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist New!

Advanced Certificate in School Counseling New!

Advanced Certificate in School Principalship New!

Advanced Certificate in Student Ministry  

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Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency New!

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CHILDHOOD MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

This program is designed to equip childhood ministry leaders with an understanding of children, best practices of childhood ministry in order to connect children, their families, and their leaders with Christ and the community of faith. The Advanced Certificate in Childhood Ministry provides students with foundations in theology, Christian education, and principles for creating solutions to meet the contemporary needs of the churches and children.

 

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

MACE 6301  Introduction to Christian Education

MACE 5302  Biblical Servant Leadership

MACH 5311  Early Childhood Ministry

MACH 5312  Ministry With Children

MACH 6353  Ministry to Families


ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION
Successful completion of this program provides an endorsement for the professional serving in the Christian school. The program is designed primarily for teachers and administrators already in service who wish to gain advanced knowledge and skills specific to the Christian school setting.

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Courses comprising this certificate will provide a specialized  focus  in the contemporary worship paradigm by exploring the newest trends and practices of corporate worship in contemporary American church life. Students will study worship theology, visual and media arts, song writing, and praise team dynamics, all in a context of leading the contemporary worship experience.

 

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

Students will select four of the five courses:

MAWL 5307  Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

MAWL 6314  Visual and Media Arts in Worship

MAWL 6316  Worship Theology for Contemporary Worship

MAWL 6318  Contemporary Trends in Worship Expression

MAWL 6319  Praise Team Dynamics and Development

 

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELING

The Licensed Professional Counselor track provides students the additional coursework required in order to apply for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, which the student may not have already completed in their master’s degree in counseling:

 

Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

COUN 5386  Psychological Testing

COUN 5387 Research Methods

COUN 6383  Marriage and Family Counseling

COUN 6382  Psychopathology

COUN 6385  Advanced Counseling and Crisis Intervention

 

The Marriage and Family track provides students additional coursework as preparation for Marriage and Family Counseling licensure in the state of Texas.

 

 

Required courses (excluding prerequisites)

COUN 6388  Assessment and Intervention in Marriage and Family Counseling

COUN 6394  Advanced Counseling and Crisis Intervention  (S-L)

 

 

Prerequisite requirements:

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must be currently pursuing, or already hold, a Masters of Education in School Counseling, or a Master’s of Arts in Counseling or comparable degree from another accredited university.

 

 

Students may complete one or both tracks to earn a Certificate of Completion.

Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this program.

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Successful completion of this program provides an endorsement for the professional hoping to serve in a leadership role in a school setting. The program is designed primarily for teachers and administrators who want specialized training in curriculum design and instructional strategies.

 

Required Courses

EDUC 6306 Curriculum Design and Evaluation

EDUC 6304 The Learning Process

READ 6335 Curriculum & Instruction of Reading

EDUC 5320 Teaching the Underachiever

or

 

EDUC 5310 Introduction to Exceptional Learners

 

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EAST ASIAN STUDIES

This program provides advanced study that emphasizes East Asian civilizations, culture, history, literature, philosophy, religion, and business finance.  The program is designed for students who are interested in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean civilizations and who see knowledge of the culture of these East Asian countries as significant components for their effectiveness in an increasingly international community.

 

Required Courses

MAGL 5351 History and Culture of East Asia

 

Choose 4 of the following courses to complete the 15 credit-hour program.

MAGL 5352   History of East Asian Philosophy & Religion

MAGL 5353  Fine Arts in East Asia

MAGL 5354  Literature of East Asia

MAGL 5355  Leadership in East Asia

MAGL 5356  Business and Finance in East Asia

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN eBUSINESS
Electronic business has irreversibly impacted our economic system. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of both the business and technical processes needed to succeed in this exciting new field.


ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The ESL certificate program is designed with several options available to the student.

ESLS 5301 Second Language Acquisition*
ESLS 5304 Methods in Teaching ESL*

ESLS 5306 Content Area Language Proficiency Skills*

ESLS 5308 Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environments*

ESLS 5312 Practicum*

ESLS 5314 Practicum in ESL/EFL Settings (S-L)  (Students not seeking Texas ESL Supplemental  Certification may take this course instead of ESLS 5312).

 

*Courses required for Texas ESL supplemental certification.

In addition, the student may complete the following course, which is optional, for a total of 18 graduate hours in the discipline:

ESLS 5310 Administration of ESL Program

In order to demonstrate minimal proficiency in English language usage required for teaching ESL, international students must provide a TOEFL exam score of 213 (computer based), 550 (paper based), or 79 (internet based) in order to do the ESL concentration or to receive the Advanced Certificate in ESL.

Successful completion of the GRE is required for admission to this program if the student is seeking Texas ESL Supplemental Certification.

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL STUDIES

Program Fundamentals

The certificate is recommended for students engaged in research and promotion of increased global awareness, promoting globalization in business, serving humanitarian needs through Non-Governmental Organizations, involved in private sector relief and development efforts, or working in Christian missions.

MAGL 5330 – Introduction to Missiology

MAGL 5331 – Cross-Cultural Living and Ministry

MAGL 5332 – Strategies for Missionary Work

MAGL 5333 – Local Church on Mission

MACE 5302 – Biblical Servant Leadership

THEO 6306 - Systematic Theology

Recommended Alternate Courses (may be substituted)[1]

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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES
This program is designed to enhance competencies in the advanced study of Leadership while offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.  Building a foundation of both academic and practical experience, the student will develop and apply research, statistical, writing, and other interdisciplinary skills to be better prepared for further work and study in the exciting field of Leadership.

Prerequisite requirements include:

  • COUN 5387 Research Methods  OR  HIED 6330 Research Methods in Higher     Education
  • MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership  OR  MANA 6310 Leadership in     Management
  • MANA 5313 Quantitative Methods in Management
  • One elective at the graduate level (6000 or above) from one of the     following disciplines:
           - Business
           - Education
           - Higher Education
           - General Leadership

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN LEADING THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

    Courses comprising this certificate will provide current and aspiring practitioners in nonprofit organizations with the cutting-edge leadership theories and latest management tools that can be used to create high-performing organizations.  As they study with nonprofit practitioners during service-learning opportunities in each course, students will learn how strategic plans are developed in areas of marketing, law, leadership, and accounting specific to the nonprofit organization.    

    Required Courses:

    ACCT 6344  Nonprofit Accounting, Resource Development and Fundraising

    MANA 6348  Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations

    MANA 6349  Creative Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations

    MRKT 6340 Marketing Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations

    Prerequisite requirements:

    Course          Prerequisite

    ACCT 6344    ACCT 6321  Nonprofit Accounting, Resource Development, and Fundraising

    MANA 6348   MANA 6310  Leadership in Management

                         MANA 6320  Business Ethics

    MANA 6349   MANA 6310  Leadership in Management

                         MANA 6320  Business Ethics

    MRKT 6340    MRKT 6301  Creative Problem Solving for Marketing Decisions

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT
    This program provides advanced study of theory and evolving practices as seen through perspectives offered by real world experiences. Courses are offered from a wide range of management topics, allowing students the opportunity to study concepts and issues specific to their personal career needs. Because today’s business environment is especially dynamic, special attention is given throughout the program to the complex aspects of organizational change.

    Program Fundamentals

    Build the skills necessary for successful change management by in-depth study of the change management process.

    Examine the human problems of adjustment, communication, and performance in the organizational structure.

    Personalize your program to enhance your career growth with courses in ethics, leadership, work teams, negotiations, communication, employment law, compensation, operations and quality, or international management.

    Required Courses
    MANA 6314 Managing Change in Organizations*
    MANA 6321 Organizational Behavior*

    Choose two of the following courses to complete the 12 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).

    MANA 6301 Employment Law *
    MANA 6310 Leadership in Management *
    MANA 6311 International Management *
    MANA 6312 Communication and Business Behavior *
    MANA 6316 High Performance Work Teams *
    MANA 6320 Business Ethics *
    MANA 6333 Operations and Quality Management *
    MANA 6342 Employee Negotiations and Collective Bargaining *
    MANA 6343 Compensation and Performance *
    *course also available online

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING
    This program is designed to help the student develop and enhance marketing skills and abilities through exposure to innovative business ideas using the latest trends and techniques. Advanced studies will focus on the processes and practical applications involved in meeting market demands and satisfying customer needs.

    Program Fundamentals

    • Explore in depth the relationship between the creative process and marketing decisions.
    • Practice marketing skills in various industries from both domestic and multinational perspectives.
    • Examine the process of formulating organizational marketing goals and strategies.
    • Investigate the interrelationship of marketing research and marketing management.
    • Elective study options include international marketing, business development, or new product development.

    Required Courses
    MRKT 6301 Creative Problem Solving for Marketing Decisions *
    MRKT 6331 Marketing Analysis
    MRKT 6341 Advanced Marketing Strategies

    Choose one of the following courses to complete the 12 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).

    MRKT 6302 Business Development Strategies
    MRKT 6303 New Product Development
    MRKT 6321 International Marketing
    *course also available online

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MASTER READING TEACHER

    This program provides students with the nine graduate credit hours in literacy required by the state of Texas for a Master Reading Teacher Certificate, an all-level (EC-12) certificate specific to Texas that offers advanced preparation in the area of literacy for teachers working in diverse classrooms. To qualify for the certificate, teachers must hold a valid teaching credential, complete nine graduate credit hours in literacy, have taught for three years, and have passed the Master Reading Teacher TExES examination.

    Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

     

    Required Courses (excluding prerequisites)

    READ 5010  Master Reading Teacher Seminar

    READ 6301 Specialized Reading Assessment and Instruction

    READ 6330 Foundations in Reading

    READ 6335 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading

     
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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
    This program provides advanced study in preparation for non-pastoral leadership roles in ministries and vocational work. Students will be given the opportunity to develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate church ministries in order to develop skill sets and competencies that are necessary for effective ministry leadership. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of servant leadership in the preparation of ministry leaders for the local church.

    Program Fundamentals

    • Gain a thorough, in-depth understanding of servant leadership as it relates to church ministry and vocational work.
    • Enhance your general knowledge related to Christian education and
      non-pastoral ministries.
    • Build communication, teamwork, and management skills necessary for successful ministry leadership.
    • Learn the competencies that are necessary for successful ministry in your area of interest.

    Required Courses
    MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education
    MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership

    Choose a concentration listed below to complete the 15 credit-hour program (excluding prerequisites).

    Leadership of Education Ministry
    Select three courses
    MACE 6308 Evangelism, Missions, and Growth Through Education Ministries
    MACH 5312 Ministry with Children
    MAST 5313 Ministry with Students
    MACE 6314 Ministry with Adults
    MACE 6315 Ministry with Senior Adults

    Leadership of Student Ministry
    MAST 6353 Adolescent Development
    MAST 5313 Ministry with Students
    MAST 6350 Family-Based Student Ministry

    Leadership of Adult Ministry
    MACE 6314 Ministry with Adults
    MACE 6315 Ministry with Senior Adults
    COUN 5385 Lifespan Human Development

    Leadership of Business Ministry
    MANA 51.521 Management Theory
    MANA 51.522 Business Legal Environment
    MANA 6321 Organizational Behavior
    Choose one of the following
    MANA 6314 Managing Change in Organizations
    MANA 6316 High Performance Work Teams

    Leadership of Worship Ministry
    MALA 5374 Music in Worship
    MALA 5375 Church Music Administration
    Choose one of the following
    MALA 5373 Hymnology
    MACE 5342 Ethnomusicology in Christian Missions

    Leadership of Collegiate Ministry
    MACE 6320 Collegiate Campus Minister
    MAST 6354 Collegiate Ministry Strategies
    Choose one of the following
    MACE 6322 Introduction to Christian Counseling
    MAPD 5350 Worldview: Human Beliefs/Human Actions

    Leadership of Missions Ministry
    MACE 6330 Introduction to Missiology
    MAGL 5331 Cross-Cultural Living and Ministry
    Choose one of the following
    MAGL 5332 Strategies for Missionary Work
    MAGL 5333 Local Church on Mission

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

    In this program, students will gain an understanding of strategy maps, balanced scorecards, process improvement, organization change, leadership coaching and counseling, and succession planning.  Through this study, students will learn to link strategies with internal and external management processes while they develop strategic leadership skills necessary for maximizing and increasing organizational effectiveness and profitability.

     

    Requirements include:

    MANA 6305  Staffing Organizations

    MANA 6330  Leadership Development

    MANA 6331 Leadership Coaching and Counseling

    MANA 6332  Strategies, Models, and Processes

     

    Prerequisite requirements:

    MANA 51.521  Management Theory

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
    This program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in project management in any type of business or service environment.  The course of study will include project organization, project life cycles, project planning, scheduling, project execution and control, risk management, earned value, configuration management, budgeting, and project termination and close-out.  

    Requirements include:
    PROJ 6301 Project Overview, Strategic Process, and Project Initiation  
    PROJ 6302  Project Planning
    PROJ 6303  Project Execution and Closeout
    PROJ 6304  Advanced Project Management Strategy and Simulation

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN READING SPECIALIST

    Teachers desiring to specialize in the important area of Reading may pursue the Reading Specialist Certificate, an all-level (P-12) certificate. The Reading Specialist is a certification recognized across the U.S. and many holding this advanced certification work as literacy coaches, assisting teachers with implementation of best literacy practices. Teachers may add the Reading Specialist Certificate to their existing valid credential upon completion of a master’s degree with sufficient coursework in literacy, two years of acceptable classroom teaching experience, and after passing the Reading Specialist TExES examination.

    Successful completion of the GRE is required for admission to this certificate program.

     

    Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

    READ 5011  Reading Specialist Seminar

    READ 5331  Reading in the Content Area

                   or

    ESLS 5306  Content Area Language Proficiency Skills

    READ 5332 Reading: Diagnosing and Correcting Reading Difficulties

                   or

    READ 5334  Studies in the Diagnosis and Clinical Correction of Reading Issues

    READ 6301 Specialized Reading Assessment and Instruction

    READ 6330 Foundations in Reading

    READ 6335 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading

    One elective course:

    ECHE 6373  The Beginnings of Reading and Writing

    ENGL 5302  Introduction to Linguistics

    READ 5333  Reading: Clinical Experiences in Correcting Reading Difficulties  (S-L)

    READ 5301  Analysis and Instruction in Teaching Composition

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

    TRACK I

    The DBU school counseling certificate program is designed for the graduate student who is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University or already possesses a master’s and/or doctoral degree in a counseling related field and is pursuing the standard school counselor certification only. This all-level certificate allows an individual to be considered for a school counseling position. 

               

    Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

    EDSC 6314  Curriculum Organization for Guidance Programs

    EDSC 6315  Administration of Guidance and Counseling Programs

    EDUC 5310  Introduction to Exceptional Learners

    EDSC 6312  Appraisal in Guidance and Counseling

    EDSC 5310  Introduction to School Counseling

    EDSC 6316  Practicum in School Counseling

    Prerequisite requirements

    To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must be currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University, or already hold a master’s or doctoral degree in a counseling related field of study. Applicants must provide a service record indicating two years of teaching experience in an accredited and approved school if they are seeking the Texas Standard School Counselor Certificate.

     

    TRACK II

    The DBU school counselor certificate program is designed for the graduate student who possesses a master’s and/or doctoral degree in a non-counseling field and is pursuing the standard school counselor certification only. This all-level certificate allows an individual to be considered for a school counseling position.

     

    Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

    COUN 5382  Counseling Theories and Techniques

    EDSC 5311  Developmental Psychology

    EDSC 6310  Pre-Practicum in School Counseling

    EDSC 6312  Appraisal in Counseling and Development

    EDUC 5310  Introduction to Exceptional Learners

    COUN 5383  Group Counseling

    EDSC 6314  Curriculum Organization for Guidance Programs

    EDSC 6315  Administration of Guidance and Counseling Programs

    EDSC 6316  Practicum in School Counseling

    Prerequisite requirements

     

    To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must already hold a master’s or doctoral degree and meet all DBU’s admissions criteria. Applicants must provide a service record indicating two years of teaching experience in an accredited and approved school if they are seeking the Texas Standard School Counselor Certificate.

    Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to either track of this certificate program.

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIP

    The DBU principal certificate program is designed for the student who already possesses a master’s degree and is pursuing principal certification only. This certificate prepares students for all-level certification and allows an individual to be considered as a candidate for a wide variety of administrative positions in a school district including: assistant principal, principal, subject area coordinator, director of curriculum, executive director, assistant superintendent, or associate superintendent.

    Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

    EDAD 6301  Instructional Leadership Development

    EDAD 6311  Educational Organizations and Administration

    EDAD 6312  School Law

    EDAD 6313  Supervision of Instruction

    EDAD 6314  The Principalship

    EDAD 6315  School Finance/Business Management

    EDAD 6316  School Personnel Administration

    EDAD 6317  School Public Relations

    EDAD 6389  Internship in Educational Administration  (S-L)

     

    Prerequisite requirements

     

    To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must be currently pursuing, or already hold, a master’s or doctoral degree.

    Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this certificate program.

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN STUDENT MINISTRY

    This program is designed to enable student ministers to remain on the cutting edge of student ministry paradigm shifts with the theological and educational foundations necessary to provide credibility and vision to equip the next generation of Christian young adults.

    Prerequisite requirements:

    RELI 1301  Old Testament Survey

    RELI 1302  New Testament Survey

    Requirements include:

    MAST 5313  Ministry with Students

    MAST 6350  Family-Based Student Ministry

    MAST 6351  Student Cultural Issues

    MAST 6353  Adolescent Development or MACE 6316 Stages in Human Development

    MAST 6356  Developing Student Lay Leaders

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    POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

    ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENCY

    The DBU superintendent certificate program is designed for the graduate student who has completed a master’s degree and principal certification and desires the professional certificate to be a superintendent of schools. This program prepares students for the Superintendent TExES examination. Successful completion of the Superintendent TExES allows an individual to be considered as a candidate for superintendency, the chief executive officer of a school district.

    Special Note:  In order for students to be recommended by the university certification officer to be eligible to take the state certification test (TExES) for the superintendency, students must successfully complete the required coursework for this certificate program and pass the departmental practice exam at the prescribed level of proficiency.

    Required courses (excluding prerequisites):

    EDDS 7315  Budget and Finance Principles

    EDDS 7320  Internship in K-12 Leadership  (S-L)

    EDDS 7362  Human Resource Management and Development

    EDDS 7364  The Superintendency

    EDDS 7355  Advanced School Law

     

    Prerequisite requirements

     

    To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must hold a master’s degree and principal certification in the state of Texas.

     

    Successful completion of the GRE is a requirement for admission to this certificate program. 

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    Childhood Ministry Leadership New!
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    Counseling   New!
    Curriculum & Instruction    New!
    East Asian Studies New!
    eBusiness

    English as a Second Language

    Entrepreneurship
    Global Studies
    Health Care Management

    Higher Education Administration

    Human Resource Management
    Information Systems Management
    Leadership Studies

    Leading the
    Nonprofit Organization
    New!

    Management
    Marketing
    Master Reading Teacher New!
    Ministry Leadership

    Performance Management   New!

    Project Management
    Reading Specialist New!
    School Counseling New!
    School Principalship New!
    Student Ministry

     

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