Question 1

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

To apply for the salt program follow the following steps.   1. Fill out the online application  Go to the Salt Program page   Click on the icion that says "Apply Now" above it This will take you to the online application   2. Email your resume and references to SALT@cbfny.org   3. Have your pastor or a church elder fill out a reference form.   4. Authorize CBF to run a Background Check.   ***Please Note:  A background check is required to be filled out for any applicant's application to be considered complete***

Question 2

What's a Background Check?

Accepted Answer

A background check is a investigation of public records that we utilize to ensure our staff and volunteers do not have a history that would compromise their ability to function in roles within our ministry.    It must be completed before any participant in SALT is allowed to participate in SALT.

Question 3

When can I enroll?

Accepted Answer

SALT has rolling admissions, so anytime is the right time to apply.

Question 4

What about cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the training  is significantly lower than tuition at a 4 year institution, and includes housing, meals and education materials. For those unable to make a full payment before starting, we will help them apply for outside employment in order to enable them to complete the program debt-free.   Click Here For Financial Information

Question 5

Am I Eligible?

Accepted Answer

Due to the nature and goals of SALT, we require all participants to be: A Professing Christian 18 or Older Growing in their Faith and Knowledge of Christ Active in a Church Ministry Willing to Attend weekly Discipleship and Mentoring Meetings Able to provide a Pastoral Recommendation Willing to Submit to a Background Check   If you meet all the requirements then you are ready to Apply.

Question 6

Will I recieve a degree?

Accepted Answer

Upon completion of the curriculum, students will earn a:    Certificate of Leadership Studies from the Urban Ministry Institute   Courses may also be applied as credit hours towards degree programs at various Bible schools and seminaries across the country.

Question 7

Who will accept my course credits?

Accepted Answer

The Following is an Abridged List of Schools TUMI has formed Strategic Partnerships with: Who will accept my course credits? Tabor College, Associate of Arts degree in Urban Ministry Tabor College is partnering with TUMI to use Capstone as the basis of its AA degree in Urban Ministry   Lancaster Bible College Lancaster College is partnering with TUMI to provide credit for Capstone courses at Lancaster   Houston Graduate School of Theology  Up until recently, Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis served as adjunct faculty member of Houston Graduate School of Theology and taught doctoral fellows in their Doctor of Ministry Degree Program   Hope International University  The Urban Ministry Institute has formed a strategic partnership with Hope International University by which students can receive graduate credit for the four Urban Mission modules of the Capstone curriculum

Question 8

Where will I live?

Accepted Answer

Children’s Bible Fellowship will provide on-campus housing during your time in the program.

Question 9

What will my schedule look like?

Accepted Answer

Ministry work requires a great amount of daily flexibility so your specific schedule will be need-based. During the week, you will be expected to spend time completing coursework, planning for camp, aiding our urban ministry team and partaking in outside employment options.

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