CCA Eligibility and Requirements

ELIGIBILITY


Certification is open to individuals working on a local church staff or in a denominational office, provided their job responsibilities have a primary element of support to local congregations in one of the key areas of administrative leadership.  These candidates must submit the document of denominational leadership, which confirms their work with congregations. Other interested parties also are welcome and encouraged to take part in this educational opportunity.

Candidates are encouraged to be a member of the national association while completing certification.

Candidate must have completed at least three years of fulltime service or full-time equivalent in a local congregational church setting or denominational office in which he/she has had primary responsibility in one or more of the key areas of administration. Candidates may start the certification process prior to obtaining the experience requirement but are bound to the five years completion limits. 

Calculation for full time equivalent is based on a 2080 hour work year. Full-time equivalent may be in more than one congregation as an employee or outsource support. Individuals should submit in writing the details of their part-time experience and why they feel it is equivalent.

Personnel/Human Resource Management 
Staff Development 
Congregational Leadership 
Theology of Stewardship 
Office Management 
Information Management 
Property Management 
Communication and Marketing 
Strategic Planning 
Financial Management 
Stewardship of Self 
Legal & Tax Matters 
Christian Perspectives & Theology of Church 
Theology and Ethics of Church Administration

All coursework, CEUs, project, applicable forms and processing fees must be submitted by June 1 of the year in which the candidate is to be certified.

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