Focused Area of Ministry
In the first year of study, all students are enrolled together in courses that lay the foundation for theological study. In year two, students are encouraged to select a curriculum track that follows more closely to their area of focused ministry. There are currently five (5) curriculum tracks: Pastoral Leadership, Lay Leadership, Church Administration, Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Social Justices. Ministers who feel called to ordained ministry should select the Pastoral Leadership Curriculum Track. Students who feel called to be better Sunday School teachers and/or ministry leaders with specialized training in areas of urban ministry should pursue the lay leadership track. Please select the track that best represents your ministry goal:

Letters of Recommendation
Participant must submit two (2) letters of recommendation: one letter of support from a local church leader who is knowledgeable of the applicant’s work in ministry over the past five years, and one letter from someone who is able to provide a personal or professional reference. Send letters to:

American Baptist Ordination
If the participant is interested in completing this program for consideration towards Track II eligibility to the ABC Ordination, he/she must be an active participant in an American Baptist Church of Ohio. Please indicate if you are interested in completing this program for consideration towards Track II eligibility to the ABC Ordination:

Essay
Write a brief autobiography of your own personal journey that leads you to enroll in The Urban Leadership Academy. Your writing should focus on: who you are and what makes you tick, and what you want to do in the Lord’s service (1-2 pages in length).