Our comprehensive program will prepare you for service in a local church setting. Learn how to lead the overall ministries of the church in distinctively Pentecostal ways and power. A focus on the incorporation of authentic and passionate worship and the building of holistic Bible-based discipleship programs is a highlight of our program.
Gain practical instruction in church business and law, intercultural ministries, apologetics, world religions, and pastoral counseling. Cultivate your personal ministry philosophy and fulfill your calling.
Interested in an area of specific focus within Church Leadership? Consider one of the following tracks:
Family & Children Track major degree program plan
Leadership Track major degree program plan (Bachelor of Science)
Leadership Track major degree program plan (Bachelor of Arts)
Preaching Track major degree program plan (Bachelor of Science)
Preaching Track major degree program plan (Bachelor of Arts)
Majors: Pursue a leadership role in local church ministry upon program completion.
Minors: Gain a foundational understanding of the dynamics of church leadership and its responsibilities.
Concentrations: Learn how to advance your calling in local church ministry and leadership.
Fine Arts Scholarship
Fine Arts Scholarship opportunities are available for those interested in pursuing this program. Click here for eligibility and requirement details!
Faculty
Department Chair
Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.
Department Chair; Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology
Regular Faculty
Brandon Schmidly, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy
Meghan Musy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Competency-Based Theological Education
Dr. Lattis Campbell
MIR - Global Connections
Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Steve Smallwood, D.Min.
Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)
Chris McGough, M.A.
Associate Professor of Youth Ministries
Michael Jaffe, D.Min.
Professor of Preaching and Church Leadership
Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Dr. Vince Medina, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament
Gary Martindale, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies
William Griffin, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
Mark Fabian, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Digital Learning
Adjunct Faculty
Wendy Brown
Adjunct Professor
Renee Griffith
Adjunct Professor
Yisrael Vincent, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Desiree Rodgers
Adjunct Professor
David Lindell, Th.M.
Adjunct Professor
Austin Jacobs
Adjunct Professor
Kent Hulbert
Adjunct Professor
Richard Hammer, LL.M
Adjunct Professor
Jim Bradford, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
David Hillis, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor
Nik White
Adjunct Professor
Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor
Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.
Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics
Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.
Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins