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 of Old Testament

Rev. Darin Poe, PhD
Director, AG Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Project

Danny Sebastian, PhD
Provisional Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

Dr. Jane Williams, PhD
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.
Professor Emeritus, 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