Institute for Ministry Leadership

Equipping Leaders Who
Shape the Church

Dr. Chap Clark partners with church leaders through certified programs, formation coaching, and strategic consulting — rooted in decades of pastoral experience and theological depth.

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25+ Years of Practice
16 Published Books
4 CPL Units Available

Certified Programs for Ministry Leaders

Earn recognized credentials — taught by Dr. Chap Clark — that advance your formation and can count toward a Fuller Seminary master's degree.

Certification Program

Living on Mission

Rooted in mission. Formed for mission.

A rigorous program designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want to move beyond program-driven ministry toward a deep, embodied understanding of mission as the center of church life.

Duration 8 Modules
Est. Time ~114 Hours
Investment $950
Instructor Dr. Chap Clark
Credit Eligibility Up to 4 CPL Units
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Certification Program

Practicing Theology

Think theologically. Lead faithfully.

Designed for ministry leaders who want to think more deeply and lead more wisely — grounding every ministry decision in sound theology, not just best practices or pragmatic models.

Focus Theological Formation
Format Self-Paced + Cohort
Instructor Dr. Chap Clark
Credit Eligibility CPL Units Available
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Bring Chap to Your Church or Event

Dr. Clark speaks at churches, conferences, and seminaries worldwide — bringing theological depth, pastoral warmth, and years of hands-on leadership experience to every stage.

Church Leadership Conferences Keynotes and breakout sessions on formation, mission, and leadership
Seminary & Ministry Training Events Guest lectures, faculty forums, and cohort immersions
Pastoral Retreats & Staff Training Intimate formation days for pastors and ministry teams
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"Ministry is not about a program. It's about people being formed into the image of Christ — together — in the context of a local church."
— Dr. Chap Clark

Speaking Inquiry

Ready to bring Chap to your event? Full booking details, topics, and availability are on chapclark.com.

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Strategic Engagement for Church Health

Direct access to Dr. Clark's expertise for church consulting, leadership coaching, and pastoral formation.

Church Consulting

Vision casting, staff structure, and strategic planning for churches navigating transition or growth.

Leadership Coaching

One-on-one formation coaching for senior pastors, church planters, and ministry executives.

Formation Retreats

Multi-day retreats for ministry teams focused on theological depth, missional clarity, and relational health.

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From the Author

Dr. Chap Clark
DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary
Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary
16+ Published Books

Pastor. Scholar. Practitioner.

Dr. Chap Clark has spent over twenty-five years serving the local church as a pastor, professor, and ministry leader. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, where he now serves as a faculty member — bridging the academic and the pastoral with rare authenticity.

His writing is equally grounded. Chap is the author of sixteen books, including the widely-read Sticky Church series and Help! I'm Losing My Leaders. His work centers on the premise that the church's health depends on leaders who are theologically formed, relationally healthy, and deeply committed to mission.

At IML, Chap channels this experience into programs and consulting that equip church leaders not just to do ministry — but to become the kind of leader worth following.

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're exploring a certification program, inquiring about consulting, or want to bring Chap to your church — fill out the form and we'll respond within two business days.

Institute for Ministry Leadership

Equipping church leaders through formation, certification, and strategic partnership.

Speaking & Events

All speaking inquiries are coordinated through chapclark.com

Certification Programs

Enrollments and program details are managed through fullerequip.com

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