Today’s ministry landscape is evolving faster than ever. It demands leaders who are both theologically grounded and strategically equipped.
At the same time, church leaders have demanding schedules and important commitments. Stopping ministry to further their education isn’t possible.
That’s why the Executive Master of Leadership and Ministry (EMLM) at AGTS was created. It’s designed for experienced clergy seeking to elevate their leadership while maintaining their ministry commitments.
This innovative program combines rigorous academic training with real-world ministry application. It offers exclusive access to seasoned ministry leaders who provide wisdom, mentorship, and insight.
Class interactions are flexible and designed to match a leader’s schedule. Students are connected to a dynamic peer network, given opportunities to publish their work, and equipped with practical strategies and deep theological understanding to navigate today’s challenges with confidence.
This program enables you to take your leadership to the next level—without stepping away from your calling.
Program Information
Features
- Flexible class time engagement for busy leaders
- Coursework designed to engage the leader’s existing ministry roles and assignment
- Interact with internationally recognized authors, leaders, and scholars who serve as guest lecturers and faculty
- Opportunity for coursework to be published each semester and ultimately in a cohort book
- Integrate robust academic research with innovative practical leadership skills
- Inducted into membership in the inaugural AGTS Fellowship of Pentecostal Leaders
- Personal academic mentor through the course program
- Primary textbooks included in the price of the course
- Students who successfully complete the EMLM program with an endorsement from the Program Director are eligible to move seamlessly into the AGTS Doctoral program. This enables a student to graduate with a Doctoral degree from AGTS in 4 years + writing.
Schedule
This innovative program is designed as a two-year master’s degree completed in six semesters. Classes are fully online with three on-site learning experiences available.
FALL 2025
• Being a Spirit Driven Leader
• Theological Research & Writing
SPRING 2026
• New Testament Theology Focus
• Caring for Your Congregation (on-site in Orlando, FL)
SUMMER 2026
• Advanced Preaching Course
• Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation: Spirit Filled Hermeneutics
FALL 2026
• Communicating Christian Messages in a Pluralistic Society
• Spirit-Filled Preaching in the 21st Century (on-site in Clarksville, TN)
SPRING 2027
• Current Issues in Missiology
• Old Testament Theology
SUMMER 2027
• Leading and Managing Your Congregation – (on-site in N. Little Rock, AR)
• Field Research Project
Final course schedules will be updated based on lecturers’ availability.
Admissions
Ministry Experience: Significant ministry experience that enables the applicant to engage as a ministry peer. Currently involved in a full-time vocational ministry context with a proven leadership role for not less than five years.
Personal: Commitment to actively engage in personal and professional transformation.
Nomination: Students must receive an endorsement from an AGTS representative or ministry colleague to participate in this program.
Academic: Accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants without an undergraduate baccalaureate degree who desire to enter a graduate degree program have options including completing their undergraduate degree, pursuing bachelor’s equivalency, or pursuing early admission to a graduate program at the discretion of the director. For more information, contact Dr. Randy Jumper at jumperr@evangel.edu
Costs
Cost Per Semester: $2,500
Total Tuition Cost of the Executive MLM Degree: $15,000
Included: Access to academic mentor, opportunity for published writings, all primary textbooks, on-site experiences, textbooks, and membership into the inaugural AGTS Fellowship of Pentecostal Leaders
Not included: Air travel to learning sites and accommodations on sites
Locations
The Executive MLM is designed for all coursework to be done online. However, students are invited to join three in-person gatherings at ministry sites during the program. These sites are with Dr. Wade Mumm in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Rod Loy in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dr. Mike Burnette in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Request Information
For more information, please contact:
Randy Jumper
Executive MLM Director
(501) 952-8503
jumperr@evangel.edu
Accreditation
AGTS serves the larger Pentecostal traditions with 21st century leadership for the Church and its mission. AGTS is accredited by The Association of Theological Schools and The Higher Learning Commission. AGTS is the national seminary of the Assemblies of God.
Application Process
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Application Form
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Online Interview with Director
Once you have applied, you will be interviewed to determine your interest level and which program of study to pursue at AGTS. -
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Official Transcripts
Please send transcripts from all colleges you attended. When possible, we prefer to receive transcripts electronically from services such as Parchment (Naviance), SCOIR, or through the National Clearinghouse.
Transcripts can be emailed from your school to EU’s Online & Graduate Student Services at OGSSadmissions@evangel.edu.
Transcripts can be mailed to:
Assemblies of God Theological Sminary
Attn: Doctor of Ministry Department
1111 N. Glenstone Ave.
Springfield, MO 65802
Lecturers, Authors, and Faculty
The following leaders will provide instruction to the Executive MLM. Others are invited and this list will be updated as they confirm.
Jennifer Barratt
Project Resuce
Jonathan Barratt
Project Rescue
Kristy Barron
Pastor, Kissimmee, FL
Michael Bird
New Testament Theologian
Tod Bolsinger
Author and Pastor
Dick Brogden
Live Dead Missiologist
Mike Burnette
Pastor, Clarksville, TN
Erik Cooper
President, Stone Temple
John Davidson
Pastor, Springfield, MO
Destiny Deas
Vice President for University Advancement, Evangel University
Jay Dickerson
Latin American Missiologist
John Easter
Executive Director AGWM
Beth Grant
Founder of Project Rescue
Brant Hansen
Author of Unoffendable
Bishop Walter Harvey
President AG Black Fellowship
Sam Huddleston
Asst. Supt. Northern California
Randy Jumper
MLM Program Director
Parker Loy
Co-Pastor, First Assembly NLR, AR
Rod Loy
Author and Lead Pastor, First Assembly NLR, AR
Elly Marroquin
National Director of Christian Education & Discipleship Assemblies of God
Beth Moore
Author and International Speaker
Ronnie Morris
Arkansas Dist. Superintendent
Wade Mumm
Vice President for AGTS
Kara Powell
Author and Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute
Mike Rakes
President, Evangel University
Rick Ross
General Treasurer Assemblies of God
Derrick Rosenior
Director, Seymour Center for Black Church Studies
Nichole Schreiber
Pastor, Erie, PA
Lenoard Sweet
Author, Theo-semiotician
Allen Tennison
Theological Counsel, Assemblies of God
Randy Walls
AGTS Academic Director
David Wigington
Pastor, Bloomington Indiana
George Paul Wood
Executive Editor, AG Publications
Darryl Wootten
OK District, AG Superintendent, Oklahoma
Terry Yancey
Evangel Alumni Pastor
Amos Yong
Pentecostal Theologian