Application - Samford University - Worship Leadership

Worship Leader Online Certificate
https://www.samford.edu/anima/online-certificate

The Worship Ministries office of the CRC is offering this reduced tuition rate for the year-long (4 courses) online worship study to those in the CRC who plan or lead worship. You can participate in either the Worship Leadership course, which "offers a strong foundation for biblically and theologically sound worship leadership," or the Music Fundamentals for Worship course, which "provides training for those who want to grow in the musical dimension of worship leadership."

2025-26 Course Schedule: (dates may change slightly)
     Course 1 // August 19–October 7
     Course 2 // October 22–December 8
     Course 3 // January 20–March 10  
     Course 4 // March 24–May 12

Cost: $500.00 (includes all four courses, schedule above)

This form indicates your intent to participate in the class and is due by July 31. We have limited space - only ten seats available for CRC participants at this special price.

If accepted we will respond to your application with enrollment instructions and a registration code (PLEASE, DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL YOU HAVE THIS CODE).  Full payment will be due to Samford University when registering.

If you need financial assistance please first request support from your church and classis. Additional scholarships may also be available through Thrive. Indicate your need in question #7 below.
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Name *
Title (role) *
Applicant Email *
Applicant Phone *
Church Name *
Church Denomination (CRC or RCA for eligibility) *
Church Mailing Address *
Application Questions: 

1.  Describe your current responsibilities at your church:
 *
2. Which Certificate program are you planning to participate in? *
Required
3. Briefly summarize why you would like to participate in the Worship Leader or Music Fundamentals for Worship Certificate online course? *
4. How will this strengthen your congregation? *
5. How do you plan to share your learning with your pastor? Your worship volunteers and/or fellow worship staff? *
6. Is your pastor/supervisor and/or council aware that you are applying to take this Certificate of Worship Leadership or Music Fundamentals for Worship and supports you in it? *
7. Would you like to request additional scholarship money to assist with the $500.00 cost (additional assistance will be determined on a needs basis)? *
Have you requested financial support from your church and/or classis already? *
Worship Ministries of the Christian Reformed Church,    
300 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Email: thrive@crcna.org,  Phone: 1-877-272-6202.      

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