Certificate in Church
Financial Management (CCFM)
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Program Overview
The Certificate in Financial Management I (CCFM-1) is a 9-month continuing education program designed to provide an organized, structured series of eight (8) courses in Church Financial Management. Our churches are blessed to receive the tithes and sacrificial gifts from our congregants and visitors. Our responsibility to God and our members is to handle this fiduciary trust with the utmost care and integrity. In order to properly steward the church's finances, we must understand the needs of our church, the law, best practices and policies and procedures required for maintaining strong internal controls while ensuring that we support a vibrant environment for ministry.
The CCFM-1 is an online program open to all interested individuals with or without college degrees. Classes will be interactive and challenging while addressing everyday issues facing our church ministries.
This initial certificate class will be followed by Certificate in Financial Management II (CCFM-2), designed as a deep dive into each topic covered in CCFM-1 to prepare Certificate II holders to teach and train other church leaders.
Course Format
The Certificate in Church Financial Management provides an organized, structured series of eight financial
management courses to equip clergy and laity in fiduciary trust with the utmost care and integrity to
properly steward the church's finances and understand the church's needs, the law, best practices, and
policies and procedures required for maintaining strong internal controls skills needed to plan and manage
budgets and financial systems.
Course Names
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CAFM 101. Introduction to Church Accounting
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CAFM 102. Budgeting for Churches and Ministries
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CAFM 103. Tax Compliance for Churches and Nonprofits
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CAFM 104. Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention
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CAFM 105. Payroll and Compensation Management for Clergy and Staff
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CAFM 106. Financial Reporting for Churches and Nonprofits
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CAFM 107. Strategic Financial Planning for Churches
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CAFM 108. Technology and Tools for Church Financial Management
Cost of Attendance
Full Tuition: $1,800
Admission Application: FREE
Registration: $50 (non-refundable)
Cost per class: $225 | One-Time Registration Fee: $50
Admission Requirements
Turner Theological Seminary requires a completed application, transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and an interview with an committee member. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds.
Degree Requirements
The prerequisite for admission to the degree programs is a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university accredited by one of the nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies or the international equivalent.
Letter of Recommendation
One recommendation letter (Professional, Educational, or Ministerial).
Transcripts
Official transcripts of all college, university, or seminary records showing all courses pursued and grades received.
Essay
An autobiographical essay (should not exceed two pages), following the guidelines in the application.
GPA Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or its equivalent.
Application Fee
$85.00 nonrefundable application fee.
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