Not a psycho-therapy program for people with addictions or deep-rooted problems. CREST focuses on the strengths, personality and skill sets of the mid-life adult. If there are aspects of a student’s life that requires deep therapy, we recommend connecting with ministries equipped for that.
Not a program just for ministers. We believe everybody is called of God, not just pastors and missionaries. We just have different roles in God’s grand kingdom enterprise. We believe everyone – whether ministry or market place persons — experience similar mid-life issues that require reflection and behavioural shifts to enable them to move to maximum effectiveness.
Not just a leadership skills teaching seminar. While skill sets are important for leadership, we believe leaders are built from the inside out. We are convinced the leader’s personal life is foundational for effective leadership, so CREST takes the leader on a journey that starts with the heart, and then the hands. The curriculum consists of two primary streams:
the personal development of the leader’s life, and
leadership skills.
Not primarily a Bible training program. In the two years of CREST, students will read through the entire Bible. While CREST is a Christian program founded solidly on biblical principles and guided by the Scriptures, we use resources in addition to the Bible. There are many excellent Bible training courses available at various ministries.
Not modelled after academic programs. Most academic programs consist primarily of lectures, thousands of pages of reading, academic papers and graded exams. We know that mid-life adults are very busy, so we do not load you down with heavy assignments. Your CREST experience will have excellent presentations in key areas of life and leadership that will stimulate animated dialogue with your peers. We do ask you to read a couple of books in preparation for each Encounter to “prime the pump” for great dialogue. Following the Encounter we give you practical assignments that help you implement what you have learned. Students earn the Certificate in Leadership by attending the Encounters and completing the assignments. Students who choose not to complete assignments earn an audit certificate in Leadership.
However, for those interested in a Masters or Doctor of Ministry degree: CREST has an affiliation with The Canadian Graduate School of Ministry that enables CREST students to earn credits toward either a Masters or Doctor of Ministry degree. Click HERE to learn about the Masters degree.
What CREST is Not
Not a psycho-therapy program for people with addictions or deep-rooted problems. CREST focuses on the strengths, personality and skill sets of the mid-life adult. If there are aspects of a student’s life that requires deep therapy, we recommend connecting with ministries equipped for that.
Not a program just for ministers. We believe everybody is called of God, not just pastors and missionaries. We just have different roles in God’s grand kingdom enterprise. We believe everyone – whether ministry or market place persons — experience similar mid-life issues that require reflection and behavioural shifts to enable them to move to maximum effectiveness.
Not just a leadership skills teaching seminar. While skill sets are important for leadership, we believe leaders are built from the inside out. We are convinced the leader’s personal life is foundational for effective leadership, so CREST takes the leader on a journey that starts with the heart, and then the hands. The curriculum consists of two primary streams:
Not primarily a Bible training program. In the two years of CREST, students will read through the entire Bible. While CREST is a Christian program founded solidly on biblical principles and guided by the Scriptures, we use resources in addition to the Bible. There are many excellent Bible training courses available at various ministries.
However, for those interested in a Masters or Doctor of Ministry degree: CREST has an affiliation with The Canadian Graduate School of Ministry that enables CREST students to earn credits toward either a Masters or Doctor of Ministry degree. Click HERE to learn about the Masters degree.