Lebih sering daripada tidak, panggilan untuk kementerian harus diselidiki sebelum ditindaklanjuti. Program-program akademik sering dirancang untuk mempersiapkan lulusan untuk berhasil dalam tugas sehari-hari para menteri gereja, serta memperjelas panggilan siswa.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.