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Online Certification & Courses
Learn Practical Skills to Be a More Effective Ministry Leader
Group U offers online courses and ministry certification to equip you to do one thing really, really, really well: transform lives through Jesus.
At Group U, you’ll become part of a vibrant online learning community with others who have the same passion, while receiving practical training to make your ministry highly effective.
You are surrounded by a community of like-minded, heart-for-Jesus people. Online does not mean alone!
Group U is all about YOU
Practical — Not just theory but valuable tools you can use right away
Relevant — Designed to use in your ministry setting—immediately
Affordable — No need to travel or move into a dorm
Time-friendly — Access from anywhere and at any time on any device
Relational — Skills to use with people of all ages in your ministry
Self-paced — Works around your life and busy schedule
Adaptable — Open to any experience level to help you take the next step
Effective — Everything really works...it’s all tried and true so you learn from our mistakes
Community — You’ll find support from peers and Groupies who really care about you
Jesus-Centered — Biblical foundations using Jesus as our model leader
Access your online courses anytime on multiple devices. Group U offers flexibility with the power of online learning!
You are In Control
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Explore certification and individual courses
Individual online ministry courses on topics like Understanding Kids Today, Empowering Volunteers, and Leadership Development, along with Children's and Youth Ministry Certification, can all be found at Group U. Each course is created to be manageable with your busy schedule and can be completed within a month.
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Register and pay
Select your online course. Enter all the information plus a credit card number, and you can immediately access the course.
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Start immediately
As soon as you enroll you can start learning, building effective and practical new ministry skills. Access your course from your computer, smartphone, tablet or other mobile devise 24/7.
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Take a course, and you are on your way to certification!
Certification from Group U in Children’s or Youth Ministry is different from other online training providers. We don’t believe you should have to pay large amounts of money for a certification program that you might not even like or that doesn't fit your personality. At Group U, you take a course... if you like it, you take another one. If you complete 3 core church leadership courses and 3 electives in either Children's or Youth Ministry, you will receive your Group U certification. And some special suprises are included with certification from Group U! But enough about that now. Take a course, enjoy a course, and you are on your way to certification. SIMPLE.
Group U courses are built by experts who don't just talk about ministry. They are doing it every day! They work with kids, teens, and adults. We call that walking the talk!
Build Your Ministry Skills
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Church Leadership
THE R.E.A.L. APPROACH TO SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION
Four keys you may be missing that unlock true transformation.
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Church Leadership
The L.I.F.E. Strategy for Recruiting and Equipping Volunteers
You need volunteers. We help you find them.
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Children's Ministry
Cultivating Courage in Kids
Give kids what they really need to stand strong in their faith.
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Youth Ministry
Growing Spiritual Grit in Teenagers
Equip teenagers to handle life’s tough stuff—and stand firm as Jesus-followers.
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Upcoming Courses
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Coming March 2019Learn More
Children's Ministry
Classroom Management: From Control to Cooperation
Surefire ways to control classroom chaos without sacrificing fun.
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Coming May 2019Learn More
Children's Ministry
Partnering With Parents to Build Faith in Families
Harnessing the faith-shaping power of the home.
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Coming July 2019Learn More
Children's Ministry
How Kids Learn
Insider insights that will double the learning in your classrooms.
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Coming September 2019Learn More
Children's Ministry
Age Level Insights for Spiritual Development
Master an understanding of how kids learn at every stage of their development.
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Coming November 2019Learn More
Children's Ministry
Helping Hurting Kids
The best ways to come alongside kids in crisis.
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Coming April 2019Learn More
Youth Ministry
Jesus-Centered Youth Ministry
Surprising ways to keep your youth ministry focused on what matters most.
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Coming June 2019Learn More
Youth Ministry
Making Parents Your Allies in Youth Ministry
What parents really want from your ministry for their kids.
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Coming August 2019Learn More
Youth Ministry
Outreach Strategies for Youth Ministry
The power of tapping into your teenagers’ natural desire to make a difference.
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Coming october 2019Learn More
Youth Ministry
Engaging Youth Culture
The tools kids need to face today’s culture.
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Coming December 2019Learn More
Youth Ministry
Helping Hurting Teenagers
Ministering to troubled youth with an approach that works.
Interested in a different topic? Request it here!
Certification in Children's and Youth Ministry is more than just a piece of paper. It is a quiet confidence that you can handle what is ahead.
Children’s and Youth Ministry Certification Without the Loans
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- Certification from Group U isn’t about passing a test or answering a bunch of questions; it's about improving your effectiveness in ministry today.
- Take a total of 6 online courses (3 core church leadership and 3 electives in either Children’s or Youth Ministry), and you can know that you are ready to be more effective right now.
- Be prepared to take advantage of every ministry opportunity that God places in front of you. At Group U, we don’t believe that paying a lot of money upfront really helps you improve your ministry skills. Simply take an online course, enjoy a course, and you are on your way to new ministry certification.
- No loans needed—just a desire to grow your skills. And there are some special surprises that come with Group U certification! We’ll let you know what those are once you take your first course.
Great ministry leaders are not born. They are created and honed over time. Group U allows God space for true development to happen. Going past training to personal growth and development.
Become Part Of a passionate learning community
We believe that you learn better by being in relationship with others. That is why we are very intentional about building a vibrant learning community within Group U. We know that learning online can be a little lonely. Our goal is for you to feel supported and encouraged so that you can fulfill the purpose that God has called you to. Here are specific examples of how we build a great community within Group U.
Connecting Weekly
You will be able to connect weekly with others around course topics and assignments. This is a safe place where you can share your experiences and results. You will find encouragement and positive feedback that will help you continue to grow. These events are moderated so we will keep people on track and make good use of your time.
Private Online Community
When you signup to take a Group U course, you’ll be invited to join our private Facebook community. Only people taking courses will be allowed to participate. This community will be a place where ministry leaders can ask questions and learn from each other. It will also be moderated by ministry practitioners who have years of leadership experience and will assist with questions, prayer requests, and feedback.
U Connect
Each month you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a virtual classroom on a current ministry topic. This topic will be general and relevant to everyone in ministry. People in various ministry roles and in different courses will get together to talk about issues and topics that really matter and impact today’s leader.
Become The Best Ministry Leader You Can Be.