{"id":677,"date":"2026-02-25T12:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/?p=677"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:44:05","slug":"master-of-ministry-m-min-in-strategic-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/master-of-ministry-m-min-in-strategic-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Ministry (M.Min.) in Strategic Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Strategic-Leadership.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    This program offers an immersive and advanced study of strategic leadership in Christian ministry. It integrates rigorous theological formation with practical skills in organizational governance, team development, strategic planning, and executive-level decision-making. Students will not only receive top-notch academic training but also engage in practicum and research projects that develop real-world leadership capacity. The aim is to equip students to lead with vision, innovation, and integrity. Graduates of this program will be fully equipped to implement transformational strategies, build thriving teams, manage complex systems, and serve as influential agents of spiritual, organizational, and community growth in diverse ministry settings, including churches, ministry organizations, and a wide range of faith-based institutions. <strong>The program is 100% online<\/strong>. \n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n    <em>This is a standard 3-semester degree program, but you are allowed to study and complete the program at your own pace.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n   .credit-list {\n        margin: 0;\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        list-style-position: inside;\n    }\n    .credit{\n        text-indent: -23px; \/* Adjust this value as needed *\/\n        padding-left: 23px; \/* Indent the first line of the list item *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose This Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"credit-list\">\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Integrated Training<\/strong> \u2013 This program combines rigorous biblical and theological study with advanced leadership training. You will engage with hermeneutics, contextual theology, homiletics, and discipleship systems while developing expertise in governance, strategic planning, and executive decision-making. This integration ensures that your leadership is grounded in Scripture and effective in complex ministry contexts.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Real-World Practical Experience<\/strong> \u2013 Students will gain hands-on experience through practicum and research projects that place academic knowledge into real ministry settings, thus developing the confidence and skill to navigate real-world challenges. This practical focus ensures you graduate ready to lead with impact from day one.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Transformational Leadership Development<\/strong> \u2013 The program equips you to become a visionary and adaptive leader. You will learn to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward shared goals. You will also become proficient in building thriving organizations while fostering spiritual growth and influence within your ministry context.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Strategic and Organizational Expertise<\/strong> \u2013 Graduates gain advanced understanding of organizational systems, governance structures, and strategic planning processes. You will develop the skills to design, manage, and implement effective ministry systems, ensuring operational efficiency, long-term sustainability, and the ability to lead initiatives that produce measurable spiritual and organizational results.<\/li>\n    <li class=\"credit\"><strong>Ministry Impact Across Diverse Contexts<\/strong> \u2013 This program prepares you to serve in a wide variety of ministry environments, including churches, faith-based organizations, and community initiatives. By blending theology, leadership, and strategy, you will be equipped to address complex challenges, foster growth, and implement transformational initiatives that leave a lasting spiritual and organizational impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to Start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<style>\n    .custom-button {\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        color: #ffffff; \/* Text color *\/\n        background-color: #800000; \/* Maroon background color *\/\n        transition: all 0.3s ease; \/* Smooth transition for hover effects *\/\n    }\n    \n    .custom-button:hover {\n        background-color: #ffffff; \/* White background on hover *\/\n        color: #800000; \/* Maroon text on hover *\/\n        border: 3px solid #800000; \/* Thick maroon border on hover *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/apply.php\" class=\"wp-block-button__link custom-button\">\n        Apply Now\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">Recommended 3-Semester Curriculum<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 1 &#8211; First Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>LDS54:<\/strong> <em>Strategic Spiritual Formation &amp; Discipleship Systems<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MIN506:<\/strong> <em>Pastoral Care and Spiritual Direction<\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THE517:<\/strong> <em>Advanced Hermeneutics and Exegesis<\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GES536:<\/strong> <em><em><em>Homiletics and Advanced Preaching<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LDS565:<\/strong> <em><em><em>Strategic and Biblical Leadership Theory <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GES542:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em>Human Relations and Team Building<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 19 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 1 &#8211; Second Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>LDS598:<\/strong> <em>LDS598 Organizational Systems and Structure<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LDS506:<\/strong> <em><em>Christian Leadership and Governance<\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THE529: <\/strong><em><em>Contextual Theology<\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LDS599:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Strategic Planning and Execution<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CCL512:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em>Strategic Communication and Executive Decision-Making<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>4 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PCS515:<\/strong> <em><em><em><em><em>Conflict Resolution and Mediation<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 19 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year 2 &#8211; First Semester<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Practicu<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>m\/Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">PRC681<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Supervised Practicum I &#8211; Observation<\/em><br>Shadow an experienced ministry leader. Join them in organizational meetings, leadership forums, and strategic planning sessions. The goal is to gain insight into practical leadership dynamics, team management, decision-making processes, and organizational culture.<\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRC682:<\/strong> <em>Supervised Practicum II &#8211; Casework<\/em><br>Engage in a supervised project that involves analyzing challenges, developing strategic responses, mediating conflicts, and leading small initiatives under mentorship within a ministry or faith-based organization context.<\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRC683:<\/strong> <em>Internship &#8211; Field Experience<\/em><br>Complete an extended internship in a church, para-church ministry, or faith-based organization, where you will be allowed to plan and execute ministry strategies, oversee small teams, implement organizational processes, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.<\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 7 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Research<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RCS608<\/strong><b>:<\/b> <em>Research Methods<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS686:<\/strong> <em>Topic Proposal and Defense<\/em><\/td><td>2 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS687:<\/strong> <em>Thesis Writing<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RCS688:<\/strong> <em>Final Defense and Publication<\/em><\/td><td>3 Units<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>TOTAL: 11 Units<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><style>\n    .custom-heading {\n        background-color: #000000; \/* Black background *\/\n        color: #ffffff; \/* White text color *\/\n        font-weight: bold; \/* Bold text *\/\n        text-align: center; \/* Center text *\/\n        padding: 5px 20px; \/* Reduced padding for a slimmer box *\/\n        margin: 0; \/* Remove default margin *\/\n        border-radius: 5px; \/* Optional: adds slight rounding to the corners *\/\n        font-size: 1.25rem; \/* Optional: adjust font size as needed *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-heading\">TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 56 UNITS<\/h5><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to Start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<style>\n    .custom-button {\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        color: #ffffff; \/* Text color *\/\n        background-color: #800000; \/* Maroon background color *\/\n        transition: all 0.3s ease; \/* Smooth transition for hover effects *\/\n    }\n    \n    .custom-button:hover {\n        background-color: #ffffff; \/* White background on hover *\/\n        color: #800000; \/* Maroon text on hover *\/\n        border: 3px solid #800000; \/* Thick maroon border on hover *\/\n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/apply.php\" class=\"wp-block-button__link custom-button\">\n        Apply Now\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This program offers an immersive and advanced study of strategic leadership in Christian ministry. 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