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About the D.Min. Program
D.Min. Program Design
The D.Min. program is designed for in-service ministers and is
taught in one-week modules offered in February, June and October. A new cohort will begin each year, but you can begin in any session. The program consists of nine modules, plus a professional
project and takes approximately four years to complete, but
the benefits begin on the first day.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- Core 1—Renewing the Spiritual Leader
- Core 2—Biblical Theology of Ministry
- Core 3—The Future of Pentecostalism
- Core 4—Leading Christian Organizations
Concentration Options (12 credits)
- Missional Leadership: Featuring courses such
as Leading Christian Organizations, Conflict Management and
Strategic Planning, this concentration is designed to serve the
minister seeking greater effectiveness in reaching the world
through the enhancement of the leadership arts.
- Biblical Preaching: The preaching concentration
assumes that participants are experienced speakers and focuses
on the biblical, theological and practical aspects of becoming
a more authentic and convincing expositor of God’s word.
- Military
Chaplaincy: Chaplains may transfer
a portion of their military training into the D.Min. program
to create a very efficient and economical way to complete the
degree.
- Self-Design Study: Following completion
of the Core courses, a participant with a specialized ministry
interest may work with the D.Min Team to construct a combination
of courses, directed research and other experiences to produce
an educational framework that is a precise fit to their specialty
and context.
Professional Project (6 credits)
- Project Design Course
- Project Development and Presentation
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D.Min. Program Features:
The AGTS D.Min. experience consists of nine modules, plus a professional
project, and is built around several components:
- Pentecostal perspective: Distinctive emphasis on
Spirit-empowered ministry is framed in a global context.
- Lifestyle
fit: Relocating is not necessary; your
full-time ministry setting is the “first classroom;” travel
to Springfield only 3 weeks per year
- Cohort experience: Learning
and growth occur through the bonds formed in diverse small
group relationships.
- Modular format: Courses
are taught in one-week modules, with a new cohort beginning
every year, but you can begin in any session.
- Personal
transformation: The leader’s
interior life is the starting point for expanded influence.
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D.Min. Program Goals
The D.Min. experience focuses on giving participants the opportunity to expand their influence by growing into ministers who:
Grow in Spiritual Maturity
- Deepening historical and theological appreciation of the Pentecostal tradition.
- Cultivating the disciplines of self-leadership.
Demonstrate Leadership Competency
- Effectively applying new knowledge and skills to ministry practice.
- Being catalysts for transformation.
Exhibit Scholarly Integration
- Utilizing insights of biblical and practical theology as well as the social and behavioral sciences to enhance ministry effectiveness.
- Developing professional writing skills to provide an enduring service to the larger Church.
Utilize Ministry Networks
- Developing relational health through mutually beneficial long-term personal connections.
- Creating support systems for sustained impact.
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What Can You Do With a D.Min.?
The Doctor of Ministry is a professional degree that can expand
the participant’s influence in a variety of ministries. Our
alumni currently serve in capacities such as:
- Senior and associate pastoral ministries
- Cross-cultural missionary
- Denominational or para-church leadership
- Teaching practical theology at the college or seminary
level
- Higher education administration
- Managing military or institutional chaplaincy ministries
- Campus ministry
- Church planting
- Christian counseling
- Compassion ministries
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What
Can the D.Min. Program Do For You?
(Anonymous
quotes from course evaluation forms)
Personal Revitalization
“I haven’t been this excited about the ministry
in a long time. I can’t wait to get home and get to work.”
“It has been an awesome journey—I wish I could
see around the bend—I know He’s preparing me for
something.”
“It knocked me off a stagnation cycle and helped me
to look forward to what God would do next.”
Leadership Influence
“It has helped me to be more reflective and given me
much more confidence to lead the church.”
“It has made me better at what I do, expanded my horizons
and honed my skills.”
“Others have noticed the difference in me.”
Ministry Excellence
“This is life-changing. It will change the way I coach
and the way I organize ministries.”
“It has given me the confidence to bring the church
through the changes it needs to make.”
“It is definitely transforming my life and ministry.”
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Updated:
Monday, August 2, 2010 1:52 PM
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