growth tracks Overview

Pathway to Learn, Lead, and Serve with Confidence


Our stackable certificate tracks are designed for your ministry goals:

  • 60-Credit Transfer Track (20 courses, 3.25 years): Prepare for ministry and transfer up to 60 credits to Grace Christian University’s degrees, like the Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Ministry (Colossians 3:23).
  • Ministry Track (10 courses, 20 months): Build foundational skills for church leadership and service (2 Timothy 2:15).
  • Executive Leadership Track (6 courses, 1 year): Develop advanced leadership skills for administrative roles (Mark 10:45).
  • Specialty Ministry Track (6 courses, 1 year): Focus on specialized areas like worship or youth ministry (James 1:22).
  • College Prep Track (4 courses, 8 months): Strengthen your academic foundation to prepare for future college-level studies (Psalm 25:9).

—Dr. Joseph A. Ocasio

Our 7-week courses run year-round, with 6 courses per year or 2 courses per semester. Calendars may shift slightly based on holidays or site preferences—contact us for customized schedules.

SemesterStart DateEnd DateBreak
Spring 2026 – Session 1_____________________________
Spring 2026 – Session 2 Mar 2, 2026Apr 19, 2026Apr 20 – May 3, 2026
Summer 2026 – Session 1May 4, 2026Jun 21, 2026June 22 – 28, 2026
Summer 2026 – Session 2Jun 29, 2026Aug 16, 2026Aug 17 – 30, 2026
Fall 2026 – Session 1Aug 31, 2026Oct 18, 2026Oct 19 – 25, 2026
Fall 2026 – Session 2Oct 26, 2026Dec 13, 2026Dec 14 – Jan 10, 2027
Spring 2027 – Session 1Jan 11, 2027Feb 28, 2027Feb 22 – 28, 2027
Spring 2027 – Session 2Mar 8, 2027Apr 25, 2027Apr 26 – May 2, 2027

  • Ministry Track: 20 months
  • Executive or Specialty Ministry Tracks: 12 months
  • College Prep Track: 8 months

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“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7