CALLED TO SERVE. PREPARED TO LEAD.
MASTER’S IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP PREPARED LEADERS EQUIP The online Master’s in Ministry Leadership degree prepares graduates for more effective leadership roles in the local church and nonprofit ministries. The curriculum is designed around biblical principles, contemporary leadership theory, and ministry best practices, and it provides students with a foundation for lifelong leadership development.
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
Most of the Christian Leadership professors are experienced pastors who are still active in ministry; as a result, you’re learning from faculty practitioners who understand the challenges and context of your ministry. They also care about your spiritual formation and continued growth.
INTEGRATED LEARNING
Earning your Master’s in Ministry Leadership from Crown College means you will have the opportunity to immediately apply the knowledge you gain within the context of your current ministry. Students who work full time while enrolled in the program appreciate the theory and practical application associated with each course.
SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS
Crown College is not only affordable, but as one of the leading Christian colleges in the Midwest, we also provide C&MA official workers and their spouses with a 25% tuition scholarship. No need to uproot your family to attend seminary – with our online program you can keep your job, your home, and your church.
MINISTRY, WORK, & FAMILY BALANCE
Flexibility is the name of the game! You choose whether to take one or two courses at a time, even while you work full time. The entire program can be completed 100% online and courses are as short as just 8 weeks!
TESTIMONIALS “Crown’s M.A. in Ministry Leadership online really helped further developing me as a servant of the Lord and as a leader in His church. I gained knowledge and experience that really helped heighten my ministry.” – TERRY SMITH, C&MA VP of Church Ministries
Stefanny’s motivation came from the Lord. “I felt called to ministry at a youth missionary camp in Quito, Ecuador, and chose the Crown Ministry Leadership degree to achieve my goals.” Stefanny and her husband, Seth, served at Christ Community Church in Omaha, NE, as residents for two years while they studied online with Crown College. – STEFANNY HERDLE ZAPATA, M.A. Graduate
EMPHASES AVAILABLE Students may choose a nine-credit-hour emphasis in the following areas but should choose one of the first two options if they are interested in C&MA accreditation and do not have the Bible and theology requirements: • Biblical Studies • Christian Studies • Church Development • Community Development • Disaster & Emergency Management • Executive Leadership • Hmong Ministries
• International Christian Education • Intercultural Ministries • Pastoral Counseling • Pastoral Leadership • Social Science Research • Spiritual Formation • Urban Ministries
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The 36-credit Master’s in Ministry Leadership will include courses in ministry, leadership, communication, theology, and strategy along with a wide range of elective concentrations. An example of some of the specific courses in this program include: • CST 6210 Theology of Leadership, Vocation & Work • GRD 5012 Strategic Planning
• GRD 5013 Leadership and Culture • MIN 5512 Facilitating Spiritual Formation Visit the website for a full list of courses and course descriptions.