Kingdom MC Academy
Church Leader's Guide
From the course by Pastor and Commissioner Albert L. Polk IV
Getting Your Team Started
- Sign in to the Church Leader Dashboard with your leader code.
- Add each student by name and email. Give each person their own access code.
- Students sign in at the academy welcome page and begin with Module Zero.
- Check the dashboard to see each student's progress percentage.
- Students who pass all lessons and unit checks receive their own certificate.
Suggested Team Rhythm
- Assign one unit at a time and meet when the unit check is complete.
- Use your church's upcoming services and events as practice opportunities.
- Celebrate each student who completes the academy.
Course Outline
Orientation
- Module Zero: Before You Begin: Your MC Readiness Check (Pre-Screening Assessment) ☐
Unit 1: The Call & the Character
- Module 1: Becoming an MC People Can Trust (The Dean's Personal Note) ☐
- Module 2: Are You Ready to Be an MC? (The Qualifications of the Caller) ☐
- Module 3: Choosing the Right Words (The Kingdom MC's Vocabulary Arsenal) ☐
- Module 4: What to Prepare Before Every Event (The Prep: The Art of the Go-Bag) ☐
Unit 2: The Voice & the Herald
- Module 5: Taking Care of Your Voice (Respect Thy Voice) ☐
- Module 6: Speaking with Confidence and Energy (The Art of the Herald) ☐
- Module 7: Writing a Strong Speaker Introduction (The Herald's Script) ☐
- Module 8: Introducing Speakers with Little Preparation (Winning the Introduction) ☐
- Module 9: Reading the Room and Connecting with People (The Audience Decoder) ☐
- Module 10: The A, Z of Being a Great MC (The Alphabet of a Great MC) ☐
Unit 3: Honor & Protocol
- Module 11: Respecting Your Pastor and Church Leadership (Honor Thy Leaders) ☐
- Module 12: How to Conduct Yourself on the Platform (Respect the Sacred Desk) ☐
- Module 13: Knowing When to Speak, and Step Aside (Not Touch the Glory) ☐
- Module 14: Supporting the Program Without Stealing the Show (Beware the Absalom Spirit) ☐
- Module 15: Handling Criticism, Jealousy, and Negative Reactions (Ignore the Haters) ☐
Unit 4: Command of the Program
- Module 16: Keeping the Program Moving When Time Runs Short (The Strategy of Compression) ☐
- Module 17: Getting Back on Track After Technical Problems (The Power of the Restart) ☐
- Module 18: Handling Interruptions and Unexpected Moments (The Theodicy of the Unexpected) ☐
- Module 19: Leading Calmly During an Emergency (The Crisis Commander) ☐
- Module 20: Using Microphones and Working with the Sound Team (The Ministry of Sound) ☐
- Module 21: Working Well with a Co-Host (The Co-Pilot) ☐
Unit 5: Atmosphere & the Word
- Module 22: Leading a Praise Break Without Dancing (The Stationary Shout) ☐
- Module 23: What to Say to Encourage Praise (The Great Compendium of Holy Agitation) ☐
- Module 24: Choosing Scriptures That Fit the Moment (The Scriptural Bridge) ☐
- Module 25: Ready-to-Use Scripts for Different Events (The Master List of Events) ☐
Unit 6: Special Services
- Module 26: Leading the Offering with Confidence (Know How to Raise the Offering) ☐
- Module 27: Recognizing and Refusing Manipulative Fundraising (Not Pimp the Gift) ☐
- Module 28: Leading Meal Prayers and Organizing Food Service (Bless the Food) ☐
- Module 29: Leading Funerals with Care and Respect (Master the Homegoing) ☐
- Module 30: Serving God in Community and Public Leadership (Know Thy Context) ☐
- Module 34: Hosting Weddings and Receptions with Confidence (Leave and Cleave: The MC's Wedding Protocol) ☐
Unit 7: Mastery & Resilience
- Module 31: Keeping Your Audience Engaged from Start to Finish (Advanced Techniques) ☐
- Module 35: Responding When Leaders Overlook or Disrespect You (When Honor Is Withheld) ☐
- Module 36: Serving Before and After the Spotlight (The Ministry of the Towel) ☐
- Module 37: Learning from My Mistakes as an MC (The Catalog of Failures) ☐
- Module 38: Short Messages for Last-Minute Speaking Moments (The Emergency Sermon Bank) ☐
- Module 39: Preparing for Spiritual Warfare as an MC (The Spiritual Warfare Manual for MCs) ☐
Unit 8: The Business & the Charge
- Module 32: Managing MC Fees, Travel, and Professional Responsibilities (The Business of the Microphone) ☐
- Module 33: Finishing Well and Training the Next MC (The Final Charge) ☐
- Module 40: Promoting Your MC Services and Getting Booked (The MC's Brand) ☐