Leading and Learning
Gary McIntosh
Sometimes you lead; sometimes you learn. The truth of this statement is obvious as we travel the road of change created by Covid-19. Today’s crazy ministry environment demands leadership in ways most pastors and other church leaders have never encountered. It also illustrates the importance of continual learning. It’s time to retool like never before.
I invite you to join me and Dr. Alan McMahan in our new Doctor of Ministry cohort on Growing and Multiplying churches. It begins in 2021. There’s room for just a few more, and I’ve saved a place just for you! If you desire to study how to make disciples in today’s changing world, this is the right D.Min. cohort.
A sample of the topics we’ll study are church revitalization, church planting, multi-ethnic ministry, evangelism, and discipleship. But, that’s not all. A special edition to our cohort is training on how to write articles and books for publication. Dr. McMahan and I are both published authors, and we’ll share insider information that will position you to become a published author. But, that’s not all. Another aspect of our cohort, one you won’t find anywhere else, is we’ll train you in the basics to set up your own church consulting ministry. These two special aspects set our D.Min. cohort apart from all others.
Where else can you find a D.Min. cohort led by professors who have served successfully as pastors, cross-cultural missionaries (well, that’s Dr. McMahan), church consultants, authors, and teachers? Let us be your coaches for this cohort. I think you’ll be glad you did.
The cohort meets two weeks a year each May for three years (2021, 2022, and 2023) on the campus of Biola University in La Mirada, CA. Reading, research, and writing is completed on your current ministry and at your current location. Once the three residences are completed, we’ll minor you through the doctoral project. Most students complete their degree in 4 to 6 years. The first residence is May 16-27. 2021.
We are now able to accept students who have a master of arts degree. So, if you’ve ever desired to get into a D.Min. program, now is the time. Applications must be submitted before December 1, 2020. Apply today!
For further information and an application, go to talbot.edu/dmin or https://www.biola.edu/doctor-of-ministry/growing-and-multiplying-churches