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Certification in Church Trends

The credentials to understand reality

Join Dr. Ryan Burge and Dr. Sam Rainer for this video-based training and learn how to follow church trends with expertise.

    1. Licensed certification
    2. Step-by-step training
    3. Basics of statistics and research
    4. Downloadable workbook
    5. Guidance on demographics and psychographics
    6. The latest on religious research

Original price was: $1,500.Current price is: $750.

Certification in Church Trends

The credentials to understand reality

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The Only Church Trends Certification for Pastors and Leaders Who Want to Understand the Reality of Religious Research

Get the training that few church leaders have, but everyone needs. How can you tell what’s real and what’s not with statistics about churches and religion? This one-of-a-kind certification will train you in the basics of statistics, research, and church trends. We provide all the training you need through our self-paced video modules. Join leading experts in the field, Dr. Ryan Burge and Dr. Sam Rainer, as they teach you best practices for following trends in religion and the church.

Who is the certification for?

  • Pastors and church leaders looking to learn more about religious research
  • Anyone interested in the basics of church stats and community demographics
  • Professional or aspiring church consultants who want more tools in their toolboxes
  • Denominational leaders looking to help churches in their region or associations
  • Curious church leaders who want a better foundation for reading and interpreting reported research in the media
  • Pastors and church leaders who want a stronger background to discuss or teach about contemporary issues facing the church today

Meet Your Leadership & Faculty

Dr. Sam Rainer

President, Senior Coach, Instructor
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Dr. Ryan Burge

Researcher, Author, Consultant
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How the Certification Course Works

Video-Based Learning

Course work happens online and is on demand. Participants can work at their own pace.

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Multiple resources are available for each module to help participants with course work and consultations.

6 Months Access to Church Answers

Church Answers Central is an online community of 1,800+ church leaders. CEP participants will be able to converse with leaders about current trends in the church.

One-of-a-kind certification

The only church trends training in this format.

Professional Certification Diploma

All graduates will receive a certification diploma.

Money-Back Guarantee

If for whatever reason you are not satisfied with Certification in Church Trends you may receive a full refund. Request must be submitted within the first 30 days. No questions asked.

Certification in Church Trends

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Register now to gain a stronger foundation to read and interpret findings about religious research and church trends.

Now you can get proper training from two leading experts on the best ways to understand church statistics, demographics, and research. Dr. Ryan Burge and Dr. Sam Rainer walk you through their best approaches to creating, reading, and interpreting church trends. 

12
Courses
1
Learner Guide
1
Professional Certificate
  • Welcome to the Certification in Church Trends
    • Welcome Video
      2 min
    • Certification Workbook
  • Certification Coursework
    • Course 1: Introduction to Certifications: Why They Are Needed
      16 min
    • Course 2: Why the 1990s Changed Everything in American Religion
      81 min
    • Course 3: Social Science, Church Leaders, and Connecting the Dots
      20 min
    • Course 4: Church Trends 101: The Big Shifts Reshaping America
      43 min
    • Course 5: From Percentages to Projections: A Basic Statistics Course for Ministry
      30 min
    • Course 6: Statistics for Church Leaders: How to Read Data Without Being Misled
      29 min
    • Course 7: The Rise of the Nones: Understanding Religious Disaffiliation in America
      33 min
    • Course 8: What to Read & How to Interpret Surveys, Polls, and Church Research
      38 min
    • Course 9: Megachurches, Neighborhood Churches, and the Future
      26 min
    • Course 10: Practical Application: How to Use Metrics to Lead Your Church
      33 min
    • Course 11: Practical Application: How to Use Metrics to Lead Your Church
      16 min
    • Course 12: Conclusion: Final Thoughts & Next Steps
      12 min
  • Wrap-Up
    • Completion Form

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