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Programs that shape the whole minister

Three one-year certificates designed to raise capable, Christ-centred ministers for every part of church and gospel music ministry.

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1-year certificate

Certificate in Christian Music

A one-year program for anyone who wants to serve God through music. It combines practical instrument and vocal training with a biblical understanding of worship, so students grow as musicians and as ministers.

Across the year you work through the foundations of Christian music, learn to play in a worship band, and develop your voice and songwriting. You leave ready to serve your local church with skill and a heart after God.

What you will study

  • Foundations of Christian music
  • Instrument training
  • Vocal training
  • Playing in a worship band
  • Songwriting
  • Theology of worship
Duration
1 year
Award
Certificate
Campus
Kampala
For
Open to all levels
Gospel singers performing on stage
1-year certificate

Certificate in Church Media

Trains the people behind the sound desk, the screens and the cameras. Modern worship depends on clear sound, good visuals and a strong online presence, and this course gives church teams the practical skills to deliver them.

Students learn live sound, projection, video and photography, and digital ministry, so the Gospel reaches both the congregation in the room and the audience online.

What you will study

  • Live sound and PA systems
  • Projection and visuals
  • Video production
  • Photography
  • Live streaming
  • Digital ministry
Duration
1 year
Award
Certificate
Campus
Kampala
For
Media ministers and tech teams
The East African Gospel team
Special 1-year certificate

Certificate in Church Administration

A special program for the people who keep ministries running. Healthy churches and charities need sound leadership, honest finances and well-organised offices, and this course equips leaders with the foundations for all three.

Students study church governance, financial stewardship, event coordination and office management, with practical tools grounded in biblical principles.

What you will study

  • Church governance
  • Financial stewardship
  • Event coordination
  • Office management
  • Leadership
  • Serving with integrity
Duration
1 year
Award
Certificate
Campus
Kampala
For
Pastors, administrators and charity leaders

Beyond the classroom

Students take what they learn into churches, schools and communities through these ministries of East African Gospel.

Worship Collective

Academy students carrying worship into the schools, universities and communities of Kampala and beyond. Not just a music team, a movement of worshipers.

Meet the Collective

Worship Leaders Forum

Monthly gatherings, peer mentorship and guest sessions for active worship leaders across Uganda and East Africa.

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Artists Development

Training, mentorship and platforms for gospel artists, including the Zimba Omuyimbi empowerment program and the Artists Development Summit.

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Workshops and church training

Short workshops, bootcamps and training sessions we bring to your church team, from keyboard for worship to songwriting.

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Have a child who loves to sing?

Raise Up a Worshiper trains children and teens in music and worship, with mentors who disciple them along the way.

See Raise Up a Worshiper
Children in a Bible class

Ready to begin?

Intake is open all year. Send your application and we will call you within 48 hours.

Our Partners

Organisations we work with to grow gospel music across East Africa

Blophers MusicKBN66 ProductionsGive the Gift of MusicChurch Guide UgandaFesti Gospel JamEA Gospel Music AcademyGospel CaféImagine Music SchoolsThe Worship Culture TeamJS Dhech Dreams ProductionWorld Music Mission