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!
Career Opportunities
Our academic programs are designed specifically to prepare you for a career in the real world. But it's more than just job preparation; it's preparing you to make a full impact in your profession through the unique combination of faith and learning. Here are some of the professions this degree would prepare you for:- Pastor
- Church Administration
- Non Profit Organization Leader
- Missionary
Faculty
Department Chair
Brandon Schmidly, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Philosophy
Regular Faculty
Meghan Musy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Director of Competency-Based Theological Education
Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Gary Martindale, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies
William Griffin, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology
Michael Jaffe, D.Min.
Professor of Preaching and Church Leadership
Steve Smallwood, D.Min.
Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)
Mark Fabian, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Digital Learning
Chris McGough, M.A.
Associate Professor of Youth Ministries
Dr. Lattis Campbell
MIR - Global Connections
Adjunct Faculty
Jim Bradford, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Richard Hammer, LL.M
Adjunct Professor
Kent Hulbert
Adjunct Professor
Austin Jacobs
Adjunct Professor
Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor
Joseph Lear
Adjunct Professor
David Lindell, Th.M.
Adjunct Professor
Desiree Rodgers
Adjunct Professor
Yisrael Vincent, M.Div.
Adjunct Professor
Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.
Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins
Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.
Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics
Saehee Duran, M.A.
Adjunct Professor
Nik White
Adjunct Professor
Renee Griffith
Adjunct Professor
David Hillis, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor
Wendy Brown
Adjunct Professor
