Doctor of Ministry, Ministry Leadership
The Doctor of Ministry in Leadership is intended for students who desire to increase their competency in the practice of ministry leadership.
Students will learn how to execute a biblical and organizational analysis of the leadership and growth needs of ministries and assess and implement changes. Special attention will be given to providing advanced strategic equipping in hiring, positioning, training, overseeing, mentoring, and coaching ministry professionals.
Being a lifelong learner should be a high priority for every pastor who wants to grow personally and stay relevant in ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree is an advanced professional degree program designed for the continuing development of those involved in pastoral ministry.
This program is designed to enhance professional competence by expanding upon an initial foundation of theological studies and ministry experience, to enable those in vocational ministry to enhance current strengths, address areas of weakness, and increase overall effectiveness. Hybrid DMIN Concentrations include a total of eight seminars taken in “hybrid” format, plus a final doctoral project. Four core seminars are taken online, and four concentration seminars are taken on campus. Each semester, Hybrid program students are encouraged to take two seminars: an online seminar followed by an on campus seminar. “On Campus” doctoral seminars have three course components: pre-class, in-class, and post-class requirements. (1) Three months prior to the first day of in-class attendance, course syllabi are made available for students to complete pre-class assignments. (2) Students then attend in-class campus seminars for 4 days (8am-5pm, Monday-Thursday). (3) Following in-class sessions, students have up to 3 months to complete post-class assignments.
Ideal Fit
This concentration of the Doctor of Ministry program is intended for students who desire to increase their competency in the practice of ministry leadership.
Whether students are serving in the local church or a para-church ministry, they will learn how to execute a biblical and organizational analysis of the leadership and growth needs of ministries and assess and implement changes.
Career Opportunities
Executive Pastors and Ministry Leaders are responsible for providing vision, direction, oversight and wise leadership to a church or parachurch ministry.
Special attention will be given to providing advanced strategic equipping in hiring, positioning, training, overseeing, mentoring, and coaching ministry professionals.
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Executive Pastor
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Ministry Leader
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Senior Pastor
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Pastor of Administration
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Christian Publishing Executive
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Christian Non-Profit Founder
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Educational Ministry Professor
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Adjunct Ministry Professor
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Parachurch Executive
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Professional Coach
Course Overview
A biblical and organizational analysis of the leadership and growth needs of ministries, resulting in the development of a discipleship-based strategy for sustainable outreach, evangelism, and leadership production.
An examination of advantages and disadvantages of pastoring an established church; how to assess and implement changes for continuing progress in growth and ministry.
A biblical and theological overview of ministry leadership as it pertains to coordinating the work of the ministry through volunteer and paid ministry staff.
The goal of the course is to increase a speaker’s ability to develop messages which are: True to the biblical text; Clear and well-organized; Interesting to listen to; Specifically relevant to the listener’s needs.
Doctoral Seminar Schedule
Doctoral Seminar Registration
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for the Doctor of Ministry programs, the applicant must have a Master of Divinity and at least three years of ministry experience. Applicants with a Master of Arts degree in a theological or ministry field are eligible to apply but may require more ministry experience.
For more information please call or email our Admissions Department.
Admission Requirements
Grace Theological Seminary welcomes applications from all individuals who have a testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
To be admitted as a Grace Theological Seminary student, you’re asked to provide:
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Official transcripts from the school where you obtained your degree. (If you are currently working on your degree, you can submit an unofficial transcript for admission until term completion, at which time an official transcript is required. Transcripts should be sent to admissions@grace.edu.
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A spiritual life reference
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International applicant must provide a copy of TESOL test scores, and provide a financial certificate indicating sufficient funding for the program of study.
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Master of Arts applicants may have additional non-academic requirements as well as longer ministry experience requirements. MA applicants are encouraged to contact admissions for more information.
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