WASHINGTON, DC (April 19, 2016) – The Howard University School of Business and its partner the Howard University Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel has announced their 2016 Advanced Executive Leadership Program for Ministers and Church Leaders. This intensive five-day executive program will be taught on the campus of Howard University by the School of Business Faculty and Executive Instructors, and many nationally recognized guest pastors. This comprehensive management certificate program will run from May 16 – May 20.

Recognizing that today’s complex church organizations increasingly rely on leaders who are highly competent in business management and fiscal affairs, the Executive Leadership Program for Ministers provides intensive business study of strategic leadership, financial management, economic development, branding and marketing, contemporary legal issues, cross cultural management strategies, social media strategies, succession planning, and includes a week long team business case competition. Guest lecturers include: Pastor John Jenkins from First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Pastor Floyd Flake of Greater Allen AME Cathedral, Retired Air Force General Frank Anderson, Reverend Michael Kelsey of McLean Bible Church, Reverand Omarosa Manigualt and many more. “Pastors and church leaders are notably called upon to be the preachers, teachers, and counselors within their congregations,” said Kim R. Wells, Executive Director of Executive Education at the Howard University School of Business. “However, the effective management of the church is often the difference between a successful and growing congregation, and one stagnated with inefficiencies, and revolving members.”

The program is designed to be affordable for any Pastor or church leader that desires an elite management training experience. The School of Business is also currently offering a reduced registration rate of $699.00 to support under-resourced church leaders that would like to attend. All participants will receive an executive certificate of completion from the School of Business. For registration information or to learn more, call 202.806.1610, or email kim.wells@howard.edu.