Products of Impact

Awards, Certificates & Diplomas.

Official Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas

Official Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas recognize more than course completion—they honor formation, discipline, and readiness to serve.

These Online Certificate programs are earned through meaningful engagement and demonstrated learning, and they can mark a major milestone in your calling journey. For many, they also provide credible evidence of preparedness to pastors, ministry leaders, and ministry teams.

“Study to show yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15 (WEB)

Award plaque recognizing achievement

Official Awards

After you complete your coursework order your official award. Award's are based on all courses from the Christian Development School.

Certificate recognizing achievement

Official Certificates

After you complete your coursework order your official certificate. Certificates are based on all courses from the Christian Development School. (Over 30 Units)

Diploma document recognizing academic achievement

Official Diplomas

After you complete your coursework order your official diploma. Diplomas are based on all courses from the Christian Development School. (Over 60 Units)

Christian Leaders Institute entrance award certificate plaque

CLI Entrance Award

The CLI Entrance Award means that you have received your first academic credential at Christian Leaders Institute. Congratulations! PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed a credential.

Christian Leaders Connection Award certificate plaque

Christian Leaders Connection Award

The Christian Leaders Connection Award means you've received your first ministry credential at Christian Leaders Institute. Congratulations! PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed your first ministry credential.

Christian Basics Award certificate plaque

Christian Basics Award

The Christian Basics Award means you've received your first theological credential at Christian Leaders Institute. Congratulations! PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed your first theological credential.

Continuing Ministry Certificate plaque

Christian Ministry Certificate (30 Units)

This certificate gives you a working knowledge of the theory and practice of ministry. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

Christian Leaders Certificate plaque

Christian Leaders Certificate (36 Units)

This certificate gives you a working knowledge of ministry practice, theory & leadership. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

Chaplaincy Certificate plaque

Chaplaincy Certificate (41 Units)

This certificate gives you a working knowledge of the theory, practice & foundation of chaplaincy ministry. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

Continuing Ministry Diploma document

Christian Ministry Diploma (62 Units)

This Diploma stands as a milestone achievement in ministry training at Christian Leaders Institute. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

Commissioned Pastoral Diploma certificate document

Commissioned Pastoral Diploma (76 Units)

This Diploma is a deeply enriching and ministry-intensive program designed for men and women called to shepherd God’s people with wisdom, conviction, and compassion. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

Diploma of Divinity certificate document

Diploma of Divinity (95 Units)

This Diploma demonstrates a rigorous and high degree acumen for biblical and theological competency. PLEASE CLICK HERE to confirm you have completed this credential.

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Official Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas — Products of
Impact

Online Certificate programs at Christian Leaders Institute represent more than completed coursework—they mark formation, discipline, and readiness to serve. Our official awards, certificates, and diplomas are tangible recognitions of rigorous study and faithful perseverance.
These ministry credentials are not lightly given. Each one reflects meaningful engagement, assessed learning, and demonstrated commitment.

A School Built for Serious Formation

Christian Leaders Institute exists to remove financial barriers while maintaining high academic and ministry standards. The school offers over 200 donor-supported, free online courses—available worldwide—covering biblical studies, theology, leadership, ministry skills, and practical service preparation. These courses are designed for real people with real callings,
requiring consistent participation, thoughtful reflection, and demonstrated understanding.

Christian Leaders Institute is also actively pursuing accreditation and operates with transparent academic policies and outcomes. See Accreditation Status. This commitment to quality ensures that students receive training that is both accessible and credible—formation that churches,
ministries, and leaders can trust.

Credentials That Mark Readiness

For some, receiving an official certificate or diploma marks a significant milestone in a personal calling journey—years of prayer, preparation, and growth brought to completion. For others, completing an Online Certificate program serves as clear evidence of readiness to step into service within a local church or ministry setting. These credentials help communicate seriousness
of purpose to pastors, ministry leaders, and teams: this calling has been tested, trained, and affirmed through study.

“Do your best to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be
ashamed, properly handling the word of truth.”
— 2 Timothy 2:15 (WEB)

From Study to Service

When paired with ordination through Christian Leaders Alliance, these awards and diplomas publicly reflect both completion of study and commitment to serve with integrity. They signal preparedness for real responsibilities—teaching, officiating, pastoral care, chaplaincy, and volunteer leadership.

Choosing official awards, certificates, and diplomas from the Christian Leaders Store is a way to honor the work God has done in you—and to present that work responsibly to others. These are products of impact that recognize formation, affirm calling, and support the ongoing mission of training Christian leaders worldwide.