IFD Certification in
Ministry with People with Disabilities
In order to serve or minister to people with disabilities, family members and church members and leaders must look above for God’s direction, look within for inner reflections, and look ahead with the people they serve. In this certification program, students are provided a Biblical, theological, and practical foundation for the practice of ministry, related to relevant issues of disability and faith development.
Develop tools to make a big impact in your ministry and gain a network of other Christians in ministry with people with disabilities from around the country!
Certification Details
The IFD Certification in Ministry with People with Disabilities requires just four 6-week courses of $125 each — a total of $500.
- Certification courses must be completed in order. Courses will be taught on a yearly rotation.
- Once you begin, you can complete all the courses you need for certification in just one year!
- First courses in the certification cycles are offered in either January or August, with some certifications relaunching at both times.
- This program is taught online via Blackboard Learn. Courses are mostly asynchronous, meaning you can complete the work at the time most convenient for your schedule. Daily engagement on the Discussion Board with peers, required reading, and assignments ensure a quality learning experience. Some courses offer a required or optional live video-based session – see individual course descriptions for more details.
2025 Course Dates:
January 20 – February 28, 2025
March 17 – May 2, 2025 (no class during Holy Week, 4/14-18)
August 18 – Sept 26, 2025
October 13 – Nov 21, 2025
Certification Course List
Enroll in the first course!
If the first course is full, or is not currently enrolling, you will be able to sign up for course opening notifications.
Meet the Instructors
Dorothy Kropf
Dorothy Kropf earned her Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology. She has a Master’s degree in Human Services/Counseling with a concentration in Executive Leadership. She is currently the Director of Online Undergraduate Program for Life Pacific University and has been teaching and designing courses since 2007. Dorothy and her husband, Rene, live in Glendale, AZ. They attend the Lord of Life Lutheran Church. They have two grown sons and enjoy biking and watching British detective shows.