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
Full-time Faculty
William Griffin, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
Gary Martindale, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies
Chris McGough, M.A.
Associate Professor of Youth Ministries
Dr. Vince Medina, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament
Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Meghan Musy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Competency-Based Theological Education
Darin Poe, Ph.D.
Director, AG Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Project
Danny Sebastian, PhD
Provisional Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
Jane Williams (PhD candidate/M.Div.)
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, Director of Global Cultures & Compassion, Program Coordinator of Intercultural Studies
Adjunct Faculty
Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Jim Bradford, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Wendy Brown
Adjunct Professor
Mark Fabian, M.A.
Executive Director of Online & Graduate Student Services
Richard Hammer, LL.M
Adjunct Professor
Kent Hulbert
Adjunct Professor
Austin Jacobs
Adjunct Professor
Michael Jaffe, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.
Emeritus Faculty
Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Steve Smallwood, D.Min.
Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)
Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor
Nik White
Adjunct Professor
Missionary in Residence
Lattis Campbell, DMIN
MIR - Global Connections
Joshua Lovelace, Ph.D.
Missionary in Residence
