To serve as a training program for those who would like to be a Christian Leader (in a Church setting, in a Family, in the Secular world) but can't afford the time and/or money to attend a accredited institution.
	To provide courses/individual lessons for the student interested in Continuing Studies.
	To provide courses to foreign students and missionaries (initially English only).
	To provide courses for those individuals who would like to be Pastors, Chaplains, etc. but who do not qualify for student status (e.g. not a high school graduate, etc.) in a seminary.
	To provide a opportunity for churches to offer a self paced leadership development program.

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	Decide whether a non-accredited program is right for you.
	Decide whether CLTI is the right provider: 1.  Review our Overview Page. 2.  Take a look at our Education Program. 3.  Select a Program and register if a certificate is desired. 4.  Review Program Lesson overviews. 5.  Check out our Staff. 6.  Read Letter from CLTI president.
	Start taking the course or lessons you desire by selecting the lessons off the following pages: Certificate of Church Leadership
	All other Certificates and Personal Development.

Challenges

I think the greatest challenge today's ministers face is the changing attitude people have toward them and toward leadership in general.  There was a day when pastors were respected by virtue of their position and perceived personhood.  Today, that has changed!  It's not so much a matter of negative disrespect.  It's more of a simple lack of positive respect for all persons in leadership.  pastors have to earn respect more than in the past.

Expectations of pastors have grown.  He is now supposed to serve not only as a shepherd, but also as the visionary, accountant, entrepreneur, CEO and counselor depending on the congregation.

Personal relationships and social dynamics within the church are by far the most challenging.  The relationships among family members can be difficult at times.  Generally speaking, the broader the leader's educational background, the wider the area the leader is able to address.  Some situations are extremely difficult to handle.

The tension of maintaining a healthy marriage and family while working in full-time ministry is another growing challenge.  It is important to equip leaders to guard their own personal and sexual integrity while impact their communities for eternity.

Preaching powerful. scriptural messages that meet the varied needs of a diverse congregation and evangelizing the lost in a postmodern society are tall orders for today's preachers.  But these are the very challenges faced by men and women in ministry.

The need to be relevant in the cultural milieu of the 21st century is a daunting task.  Religions are proliferating and this challenge is increasingly evident.  The Bible has seen the rise and fall of multiple cultures over the past centuries, but it remains the same, effective Word of God.

Education

Education helps a person to understand what the cutting edge issues are in the church, and to hone his or her skills to the highest level.  Knowledge and skill go hand in hand.  The Master of Ministries is a wonderful program for the practitioner.  It helps strengthen the leader's background and understanding.  The The CLTI certificates provide a indepth biblical study and the development of theological knowledge.  It is structured so that the leader who has a ministry can participate a few hours a week and receive a certificate. 

I believe that CLTI is doing an excellent job of blending practical training with the Scripture.  We also include the personal touch - a passion for Christ that encompasses all of life.

Our programs center on ministry first and foremost.  Scripture is the servant of ministry, not the other way around.  But Scripture knowledge means that a person will be well informed and trained.  The CLTI programs are grounded in the heartbeat of the church and the cry of the world.  The CLTI programs continues the major emphasis on training leaders for effective ministry, and offers longer exposure to practical learning.  The idea of the CLTI program is that it will offer FREE training to any one interested.

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