The Association of Church Sports and Recreation Ministries
How to Earn CSRM Certification
Certification requires the completion of three sections:
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Theological and Philosophical
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Methods in Human Resources, Facility Management, and Marketing
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Create practical assignments in Budgeting and Programming
Certification requires a minimum of 30 topics (approximately 30 clock hours) in the 3-Tier Paradigm below.
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Theological-Truth Component: 10 content hours
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Philosophical-Principles Component: 5 content hours
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Methodology-Models Component: 15 content Hours
The period for completion, once accepted, takes from one month to one year, depending on the initiative and time availability of the student.
To begin, purchase the certification packet using the button below. The certification packet includes seven books, course outline, required readings, video links, and assignments.
Certification can be obtained alone or in conjunction with a degree from an approved institution. If you are interested in this avenue, please contact us, and we will put you in touch with an institution that we are partnering with.
Certification credits can be earned in a variety of ways:
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Attend the AGON Institute classes
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College course work. Submit course work and date taken.
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Attend a roundtable session in your geographic area.
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Align a topic with a workshop, seminar, or roundtable discussion at a REACHgathering conference.
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Watch podcasts from the CSRM YouTube Channel related to the topics.
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Attend REACHgathering seminars
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Talk with us about other creative ways.
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CSRM Training Global Network Partner Training, CSRM Connections Meetings, and CSRM YouTube Videos.
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.
Certification
Certification as a Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Minister is designed to resource, train, equip, connect and inform all Local Church Sports Ministers, Sports Pastors, Fitness Ministers, Activities Directors and Church Recreators for Strategically-Relevant & Efficiently-Effective SR&F Outreach Ministry.
Why It Matters?
Professional Commitment
The education and training necessary to gain certification communicates your commitment to the field of sports and recreation ministries. Continuing education is a crucial aspect of professionalism and the certification not only gives that initial education, but in order to maintain certification, one must obtain Continuing Education Units in workshops, webinars, and other forms.
Enhances a Professional Image
Learning the biblical basis of how sports and recreation ties into the ministry of the church offers the sports and recreation minister the opportunity to improve how others view their leadership. Instead of being a “separate” ministry, one can communicate how all ministries work together in a local church.
Recognition of Your Accomplishment
People finishing the process obtain a certificate indicating their completion of Sports Outreach Minister’s Certification. Completion also grants the minister the ability to use the letters “CSRFM” following their signature. In this way, all communication will alert others of your accomplishment.
Expansion of Skill and Knowledge
