Crown Ministry Training Institute
Our Mission
The mission of Crown Ministry Training Institute (CMTI) is to provide biblically based continuing education opportunities that equip people for service in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church at large, and the world.
Commitments & Values
CMTI has adopted the core commitments and values of Crown College as it is an embedded institution. The three Crown Commitments are boldly Christian, academically excellent, and a lifelong authentic community. The five Crown Core Values are Professional Excellence, Collaboration, Kingdom Diversity, Hospitality, and Innovation.
CMTI Opportunities
Professional and personal growth opportunities to catalyze your Kingdom impact
If you are just looking to develop as a follower of Jesus, this is a good place to start. These courses are self-paced and provide you with opportunities to grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally so that you can engage and influence the world around you in a healthy, Christ-centered way.
New course coming Fall 2025!
This is a professional development certificate series that includes 10 courses in Bible, Theology and Ministry Leadership. This serves as an educational primer to help get you started in ministry, specifically with The Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). If you complete the certificate and want to keep learning, you can bring these courses into Crown College for up to 15 credits towards an online Associate’s Ministry degree or up to 30 credits towards an online Bachelor’s Ministry degree (*see “How do I get academic credit for CROWN 30 courses?” below).
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Course List
CWN 3010 Global & Biblical Leadership
This course studies the concepts of leadership in the context of Scripture with emphasis placed on servant leadership. It facilitates the development of servant leaders who can act in a way that reflect awareness of the global environment in which they are called to serve.
CWN 3020 Biblical Interpretation
This course is designed to give the student practical experience in interpreting the Bible. A variety of observation and interpretation strategies are introduced in a discovery process with emphasis on the exegetical approach to Bible study. Several passages of Scripture are used to illustrate this approach.
CWN 3030 Basic Theology I
This course is a systematic survey and analysis of the doctrines of general and special revelation, Scripture, God the Father, the Trinity, creation, humanity, and sin. While a variety of theological perspectives are considered, special attention is given to these topics from the standpoint of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
CWN 3032 Basic Theology II
This course is a systematic survey and analysis of the doctrines of the Person and work of Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts, the Christian life, the Church, and the end times. While a variety of theological perspectives are considered, special attention is given to these topics from the standpoint of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
CWN 3040 Spiritual Development
This course focuses on spiritual formation as it relates to personal and corporate identification with Christ. In addition to addressing Biblical principles and spiritual disciplines that govern the character and conduct of Christians, this course provides an introduction to modern classics in spiritual formation.
CWN 3060 Alliance Theology
This course examines the historical, theological and spiritual distinctives of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
CWN 3070 Evangelism & Missions
This course develops a biblical philosophy and approach to evangelism and missions to help you live a life that leads others toward Jesus. The eternal destiny of believers and non-believers, a theology of biblical evangelism and missions, and principles for effectively fulfilling the Great Commission at home and abroad are addressed.
CWN 3080 Ministry Communication
This course will explore the essential skills necessary for the communication of the Gospel and biblical truth through a variety of available mediums. Basic principles of exegesis and hermeneutics, strategies for effective communication, preaching, and current mediums for communication will be studied. Students will also be equipped to formulate an effective communication philosophy and strategy for ministry.
CWN 3090 Understanding the Old Testament
This course examines a biblical interpretation of Old Testament literature with a view toward applying the teaching in contemporary ministry contexts.
CWN 3092 Understanding the New Testament
This course helps to discover the history and content of the New Testament and learn to interpret it for understanding and daily life application.
If you already have a ministry degree but still want to develop your ministry skills, these self-paced courses and one-time events provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally so that you can continue to fulfill God’s calling on your life to build His Kingdom.
New course coming Fall 2025!
These courses will help you understand, reach, and serve ethnically diverse communities in health and wellness, trauma-informed care, and intercultural engagement and service.
Courses are coming soon!
Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of course formats do you offer?
CMTI offers a variety of course formats depending on what program you are participating in. All CROWN 30 courses are offered via time-bound, 7-week modules. Be prepared to submit assignments on their appropriate due dates and engage with the content daily. These courses are also instructor-led so you will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field.
We also offer self-paced courses that include modules of textbook readings, instructional videos, engaging assignments, and extra-curricular activities that can be completed at your own pace. At the end of the Ministry Development courses, you will have the opportunity to debrief with a professional in the field to help solidify the content you learned.
How much do courses cost?
We seek to provide competitively priced courses while also covering our costs. All CROWN 30 courses are currently priced at $470 allowing you to complete the certificate for $4,700 (this does not include the cost of textbooks). New courses being developed will be priced at their release.
Which program is for me?
Whether you are a professional ministry leader, ministry volunteer, or a follower of Jesus serving Him in your specific vocation, CMTI has courses that can help you grow.
Personal Enrichment is essentially for everyone but is specifically geared toward followers of Jesus that want to deepen their relationship with God through the discipline of study. If want to grow in your walk with God so you can have greater impact for Him this would be a good program for you.
Ministry Preparation: CROWN 30 is program for anyone that may be looking to transition into ministry with The Christian and Ministry Alliance (C&MA) who do not already have 30 credits in Bible, Theology, and Ministry Leadership. This program is an approved pathway to licensure and ordination with the C&MA. It is also for anyone looking to develop their ministry skills as a volunteer or those who just want to develop greater knowledge of the Bible, theology, and ministry.
Ministry Development is specifically geared toward helping ministry professionals strengthen skills that may be lacking or develop entirely new ones. If you know continued growth in your profession is a necessity, take advantage of these courses to hone your ministry skills for God’s Kingdom.
Global Engagement: ACTS is a helpful program for anyone involved in refugee ministries. These courses help you to further develop your skills in this specific area and prepares you to be the hands and feet of Jesus to refugees in whatever context you are in.
How do I get started?
If you are ready to take one of our CMTI courses, you can select “register” under the program of your choice and select the course you want to begin with. Upon registration you will be prompted to create a Canvas Catalog account if you do not already have one. Once you have your account and are registered for the course you will be able to access the content. For CROWN 30 courses you will interact with the content between the start and end dates.
How do I verify my course completion?
CROWN 30 is the only program that offers a certificate of completion. These certificates are only issued to participants after they have finished all 10 courses at a proficiency level of 80% or higher.
You do not receive certificates for the self-paced courses; however, you can generate an unofficial PDF transcript on your student dashboard in Canvas Catalog that shows the courses you have completed.
How do I get academic credit for my CROWN 30 courses?
To receive academic credit toward a Crown College degree you must complete all 10 CROWN 30 courses at a proficiency level of 80% or higher and submit your CROWN 30 transcript within 1 year of completing the certificate series. A transcript request form is available in each course, or you can submit your request to Kathy Sutherland.
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