Certification Program in Church Business Administration 

THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Center for Ministry and Leadership Development at Union-PSCE, in cooperation with the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA), is pleased to offer this certification seminar program. The program meets certifying standards of the Presbyterian Church Business Administrators Association (PCBAA). Graduate faculty from Union-PSCE, local colleges, and qualified business practitioners teach the seminar sessions. You do not need to be seeking NACBA certification to attend.

SEMINAR FORMAT AND PROGRAM CREDIT
For those seeking certification, completion of both seminars I and II is required. Each seminar is offered every other year at Union-PSCE. The order in which they are taken is unimportant. The content is divided between Seminar I and Seminar II. The seminars may be completed at different centers. Upon completion of each seminar, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded. For certification applicants, 100% attendance is required. The seminar schedule and arrival information will be sent to registered participants one month prior to the event.

Requirements For NACBA Professional Certification
Requirements for becoming a Fellow in Church Business Administration include:

• attendance at Seminars I and II at a NACBA approved center;
• completion of a project that represents a responsible contribution to the field of church management;
• three years of continuous, full-time work experience as a church business administrator or in a related finance and administration position in a local congregation;
• active NACBA membership for two years at the time of NACBA certification;
• submission of the application for certification, personal evaluations, and other administrative requirements.

For details, please call NACBA at 800-898-8085, or visit their web address, www.nacba.net.

Denominational Certification
For certification requirements of denominations that certify administrators, check with your denominational office or go to the NACBA homepage and click on “Links” and then your denomination’s name.