Micro-Credential Course 

Effective Mentoring
for Ministry

A practical, theological, and contemporary self-study course for experienced ministers who mentor students, assistant or associate ministers, newly appointed ministry leaders, and others growing into greater responsibility.

START DATE 

Self-Paced

END DATE 

Self-Paced

FORMAT 

 Online

DURATION

40 hours 

INSTRUCTOR

Rev. Dr. Seidel Abel Boanerges

STREAM

Transformative Leadership 

Course Details

  • Dates: Self-Paced
  • Location: Online
  • Completing the Micro-Credential Course: At the successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a micro-credential badge approved by Acadia University and Acadia Divinity College to your MyCreds account
  •  Grading: All ADC Expand micro-credential courses are pass/fail Satisfaction guaranteed

How to Apply

1. Create an Account & Fill out the Application Form
After you've created your account, an application form will pop up. Fill out all fields and submit - it should only take a few minutes to complete. Your application will be reviewed by ADC and you will receive a response within the week. 
2. Enroll in the course of your choice
Once you have been admitted to ADC Expand, you can enroll and pay for your course by clicking the 'Enroll' button on the relevant course page. You will not have to re-apply to take future courses and you will be notified when new courses are launched. 

Financial Assistance

  Students who have their credentials held by the CBAC can request a $50 bursary code to use at the time of course enrolment. Please contact Garth Williams for eligibility.
  Students who have their credentials held by the CBOQ can request a $50 bursary code to use at the time of course enrolment. Please contact Ken Foo  for eligibility.
Your instructor

Rev. Dr. Seidel
Abel Boanerges  

Seidel’s life and ministry bring together church leadership, theological education, and ministerial formation. As Associate Professor in the Abner J. Langley and Harold L. Mitton Chair of Church Leadership, Director of Mentored Ministry, and Director of Doctoral Studies at Acadia Divinity College, he equips students for ministry and leadership in the contemporary Church.

A native of Hyderabad, India, and an accredited Baptist minister, Seidel brings more than two decades of experience in pastoral ministry, academic teaching, and strategic leadership. Before joining Acadia in August 2025, he served as Dean of Ministerial Formation and a senior executive at Spurgeon’s College in London, England. He is passionate about preparing church leaders and connecting diverse perspectives through his teaching, preaching, and mentoring.

Seidel holds a Doctor of Ministry in Practical Theology from the University of Chester, a Master of Theology in Preaching from the University of Wales, and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theology from the University of Gloucestershire. In 2026, he received the Acadia Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award. He and his wife, Linda, have two daughters.