Lay Ministry Program Brochure
Lay Ministry Program
Denver Seminary’s Lay Ministry Program is designed to help train, equip, and support adult men and women to serve more confidently in positions of leadership in their church, Christian organization, or place of work. The program is also designed to prepare and provide students with the skills and foundational knowledge to become successful graduate students at Denver Seminary.
The Program in Lay Ministry extends the educational resources of Denver Seminary into the communities and churches of students in an urban context through this lay ministry program. Upon completion of the Lay Ministry Program , graduates can apply for entrance to Denver Seminary through its undergraduate exemption program for one of the certificate programs, professional MAs (excluding the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program), or Master of Divinity programs.
Completion of the Lay Ministry Program will provide leaders with:
- A foundation on which to conduct proper biblical exegesis.
- A biblical/theological framework on the essential doctrines of the Christian faith.
- A theoretical framework and foundation in leadership and ministry issues from a biblical perspective.
- Practical skills and tools to lead and manage increasingly complex ministries.
- Preparation for Seminary level education.
- Foundational essentials for ministry credentialing (licensure or ordination).
Details & Program Information
- Cost of Program $2,200. Payment plans available.
- Read our Lay Ministry Program Brochure
- Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Application Process
- Start or continue your application here. In your application, you will submit:
- A biographical questionnaire – The biographical questionnaire only needs to be completed once and contains all the information for us to start an application for you.
- A writing portion – This is an opportunity for us to get to know you. You will respond to a few prompts about your story and your interest in Denver Seminary.
- Two references – This is not a request for a referral letter. Here, you will provide the name and email address for the two people who fit the following requirements.
- One pastoral reference (a Christian leader in your life who has known you over one year and is not related to you)
- One general reference (anyone else in your life who has known you over one year and is not related to you)
- A $35 application fee.
Registration Information
- Registration Process. You will receive a “Next Steps” email with an Auto-Registration form. Complete the form to be registered for classes. You must be registered in order to make payment.
- MyDenSem is the portal hub of your Denver Seminary Black Church Programs experience and the place where you will view your registered classes, check class schedules, pay bills, set up a payment plan.
- Registration Deadline. Students must register for cohort by January 16, 2026.
Program Recruiters
John Moreland
Denver Campus
Iantha Brown
DC Campus
