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    M.A. in Ministry Leadership
    Real-Time Training for Real-World Ministry.

    What if you could grow as a leader without leaving your current ministry role? What if your theological training fit your life–and made an immediate impact where you serve?

    The M.A. in Ministry Leadership is designed for ministry leaders like you—those who want to deepen their faith, strengthen their effectiveness, and keep serving their communities.

    • Stay rooted in your current context–no need to relocate.
    • Apply what you learn in real time, right where you serve.
    • Learn alongside a diverse community of leaders from a variety of roles and backgrounds.
    • Gain fresh perspective and renewed passion for your calling.

    Keep exploring to see how this flexible, practical program can help you lead with greater confidence and clarity—right where God has placed you.


     
    Wheaton Classroom

    2

    Times a Year On Campus For an Intensive Week of Study

    42* Credits

    *Most adult learners take one course per semester and finish in 3 - 4 years.

    Program Information

    • Become change agents for the Church and society and lead churches that grow through conversion.
    • Thoughtfully engage the world for Christ from a deepening biblical and theological foundation.
    • Grow in ministry skills, leadership and influence—all for the purpose of transforming people and communities.
    • Leadership and Spiritual Formation
    • Church: Movements and Models
    • Congregational Leadership
    • Christian Theology

    Learn from these Ministry Practitioners and More

    Dr. John Dickson
    Dr. John Dickson
    John Dickson is the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College, Illinois. Transitioning from a career as a singer-songwriter, he earned First Class Honours from Moore Theological College and a PhD in Ancient History from Macquarie University. John has taught at various institutions and holds a research position at the University of Oxford. An ordained Anglican clergyman, he founded Australia’s Centre for Public Christianity in 2007. John has authored over 20 books, produced three television documentaries, and hosts ‘Undeceptions,’ Australia’s top religion podcast with over 2 million downloads.
    Dr. Eunice Hong
    Dr.  Eunice Hong
    Dr. Eunice Hong is Director of Research and Assistant Professor of Ministry on the Wheaton College Graduate School faculty. Dr. Hong earned her Master of Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary and Ph.D. from Biola University; her current research consists of issues related to the Asian American experience. Prior to joining Wheaton, Eunice served in multiple contexts, including Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies at Biola University and Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies and Ministry at Cornerstone University. Dr. Hong is also an ordained minister and served as an English ministry professor of a Korean immigrant church in downtown Los Angeles.
    Dr. Michael Hakmin Lee
    Dr. Michael Hakmin Lee
    Dr. Lee is the Program Director of the M.A. in Ministry Leadership program and is the Associate Professor of Ministry and Leadership. He earned his Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. A missiologist focused on contemporary challenges to Christian discipleship and witness, Dr. Lee has presented and published on topics such as religious pluralism, deconversion, race and ethnicity, the social impact of technology, and Christian unity. He is an active member of several missiological societies and currently serves as Vice President of Finance for the Evangelical Missiological Society. An ordained minister, Dr. Lee also serves as an elder in his local church.

    Student Testimonial:

    “What I learn is expanding my capacity in so many ways that I never could have imagined. There is external leadership capacity, but then there is the breadth and the depth of understanding God’s Word and how that applies to church leadership.”

    Vicki Gray
    Executive Director of Spiritual Formation and Health at Transformation Church

    Vicky Gray

    Making A Graduate Education Affordable

    All Ministry Leadership students are eligible for a select number of 25% and 50% scholarships! Priority consideration will be given to students who submit their complete application by the following deadlines:
     

    • Fall 2025 start: June 15
    • Spring 2026 start: December 1
    • Summer 2026 start: March 15

    Ready to Apply? Start your application today!


     

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    Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We would love to start a conversation with you!

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