APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  The prospective candidate must hold an earned Bachelor’s degree conferred by an approved educational institution.

DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

TUITION - $2,495.00

Automatic Monthly Payment Program:  $200 down and $100 a month for a total of $2,495.00.

Up Front Payment Program: $300 reduction for a total of $2195.00 paid at enrollment.1Tuition does not include textbooks. Please purchase them at your favorite book dealer or www.Amazon.com. 

ABOUT THIS DEGREE PROGRAM:  The purpose of the Master of Arts in Ministry degree program is to expand the student’s practical knowledge of Christian ministry.  The program consists of eight courses which are the equivalent of forty hours of study. Texts must be selected from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below.  Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time.  Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading.    A four to six page paper is required for each No Travel Seminar.  We are simply asking students for a summary of the material. Review the How to Submit Your Work tab concerning submission of assignments.

SPECIFIC DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:  The Master of Arts in Ministry degree program requires a total of 40 hours.   Five of the eight required courses must be core courses chosen from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below.  Up to three of the eight required courses may be electives.  Electives may be chosen from the Electives Page or the No Travel Seminar Tab. No Travel Seminars are optional.  Up to eight No Travel Seminars may be utilized for this program.

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

AUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS:

MIN 512 Pastoral Leadership, Best Practices in Church Management by Dan R. Ebener (Paperback Nov 6, 2018)

MIN 514 Planning Small Groups with Purpose by Steve Gladden (Paperback Jul 3, 2018)

MIN 516 Start Your Own Business by the Staff of Entrepreneurial Media (Paperback Aug 10, 2021)

MIN 518 Handbook for Church Organization, Administration and Ministry by Malcolm W. Coby, (Paperback Mar 7, 2014)

MIN 519 The Church Money Manual: Best Practices for Finance and Stewardship by J. Clif Christopher (Paperback Jul 15, 2014)

MIN 520    Pastoral Ministry Introduction - The Ambitious Pastor by Rev. Art E. Christmas (Jan 17, 2014)

MIN 600   Ministry Service - It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy by Max Lucado (May 3, 2011)

MIN 610  Ministry Leadership - Courageous Leadership: Field-Tested Strategy for the 360° Leader by Bill Hybels (Apr 7, 2012)

MIN 620   Biblical Leadership in Ministry -  Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry by John Stott (Mar 23, 2006)

MIN 630     The Purpose Driven Church - The Purpose-driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message And Mission The Purpose-driven by Rick Warren (Nov 1, 1995)

MIN 640   Spiritual Leadership - Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer by J. Oswald Sanders and Grover Gardner (Jan 6, 2009) - Unabridged

MIN 650     Innovative Ministry Leadership - Can We Do That?: Innovative Practices That Will Change the Way You Do Church by Ed Young (May 11, 2010)

MIN 670   Pastoral Care and Counseling -  Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling by Rodney J. Hunter (May 1990)

MIN 690   Servant Leadership - The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day: Revitalize Your Spirit and Empower Your Leadership by John C. Maxwell (Sep 18, 2007)

MIN 710  Church Growth 101 - Church Growth 101 A Church Growth Guidebook for Ministers and Laity by Glenn W Mollette (Mar 28, 2012)

MIN 720   Bivocational Ministry - Serving as a Bivocational Pastor by James W. Highland (Feb 4, 2013)

MIN 730    Church Growth and Development The Kingdom-Focused Church: A Compelling Image of an Achievable Future for Your Church by Gene Mims (Hardcover - May 2003)

MIN 800  MINISTRY STUDIES PRACTICAL SURVEY - MINISTER’S GUIDEBOOK INSIGHTS from a FELLOW MINISTER by DR. GLENN W MOLLETTE CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASE