Next Step Certificate Program 2025

NSCP is a non-degree academic program equipping SCBI pastors, ministry leaders, and lay leaders to live out their calling to serve Jesus Christ and His church. In partnership with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and The Caskey Center, each course offered is biblically based and administered with the highest quality and integrity by a professor from NOBTS. Courses will be taught at a designated location for face-to-face interaction. Each year we will offer eight courses, with only six required to receive a Next Step Certificate. NSCP can be achieved over a period of multiple years.

NSCP is designed to give an overview of the critical components of successful ministry leadership. Each course is led by NOBTS professors who will offer academic insights and practical wisdom that will assist students to be effective gospel ministers. The courses are designed to equip students with greater confidence in the most challenging areas of ministry leadership.

Cost
$950 for the entire Next Step Certificate Program.

Includes enrollment in all six required courses, lodging, food, and certificate.
Or, students have the option to pay $175.00 per class with a one-time registration fee of $50.00 due at the time of their first class.
The Next Step Certificate Courses:
All courses will be held at HIGHLAND LAKES CAMP & CONFERENCE.

February 21-22 Pastoral Ministry – w/Ted Williams
March 14-15 Christian Doctrine/Theology – w/Adam Harwood
April 11-12 Church Leadership & Administration – w/Jody Dean
May 9-10 Preaching: Proclaiming the Bible – w/Blake Newsome
July 25-26 Apologetics – w/Jamie Dew
August 22-23 Discipleship and Missions in the Church – w/Jody Dean
September 19-20 Biblical Hermeneutics – w/Corey Barnes (tentative)
October 17-18 Pastoral Counseling (Interpersonal Relationship Skills) – TBD