Leadership Ministry

Church leadership ministry is vital as it shapes the spiritual health and direction of the congregation. Effective leaders provide guidance, support, and vision, helping members grow in their faith and deepen their relationships with Jesus Christ. They foster a sense of community, encouraging collaboration and outreach to meet the needs of both the church and the broader community. Additionally, strong leadership promotes accountability, ensuring that the church remains aligned with its mission and values. Ultimately, church leaders play a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant, resilient, and engaged faith community.

The Doctor of Ministry with specialization in Leadership Ministry is designed to provide educational opportunities for pastors, church staff, missionaries, and church leaders who seek advanced theological reflection on the contemporary practices of leadership in order to positively impact the church and community they serve. Unique Characteristics of the Leadership Ministry Specialization include:

• Oriented toward the generalist pastor, senior pastors, church staff, missionaries, church consultants, and all other levels of leaders in the church, non-profits, and other ministries.
• Aims to sharpen and deepen skills for functioning as a Christian leader in the church and the world today.
• Focuses on enhancing one’s developmental capacities and sharpening professional identity within a specialized context of leadership in all areas of ministry.
• Intentionally ensures that each student has a faculty advisor and/or a project mentor who possess advanced graduate level training and/or professional credentials in the area of leadership in ministry