The Bishops’ Initiative for Raising Up Future Leaders will be holding another round of certification school from July 2010 to March 2011.  After six years of the Bishops’ Initiative an independent study has shown positive effects on the Initiative’s goals: raising up leaders and increasing the effectiveness of home and congregational ministry.  Certification School was reported to be the most effective and meaningful piece of the multi-faceted initiative.  With that in mind, the six synods have decided to sponsor another year of Youth and Family Ministry Certification School with a NEW FORMAT to include more students.