The Doctor of ministry program seeks to faciliate student growth in a number of areas in all its programs. Listed below are the key goals.
DMin Goals
The primary goals of the DMin degree are to give students:
- A better understanding of their spirituality and how to implement a program for ongoing spiritual growth and personal and professional renewal.
- A better understanding of the fundamental principles and dynamics of leadership and what leadership style best suits their gifts and personality.
- Increased competence in utilizing the tools from biblical studies, theology, and philosophy to develop and implement effective ministry strategies.
- Increased competence in the application of current thinking and resources to congregational leadership, preaching and worship, spiritual direction, and pastoral care.
- Increased competence in church-management skills, strategic planning, and leadership development.
- Increased competence in identifying problem areas in a given ministry and devising and implementing a specific course of action by which to effectively address those areas