Mining Collective Experience
Each student particpating in these specialized cohorts will be part of a “Band of Brothers” type group that will be a mutual source of fellowship and encouragement. Cohort groups move through a select part of the program together, enjoying a community experience with fellow learners and mentor scholars. This method of study provides an excellent opportunity for students to interact and learn from others in their same areas of ministry as well as with a faculty advisor.
This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for pastors serving in large churches. It is designed to support and promote pastoral leadership development through the evaluation of problems, programs and/or procedures unique to pastors of large churches. Attention is given to leadership development and case-study research method.
Executive Director, Center for Christian Leadership, Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
Brad Smith
President of Bakke Graduate University of Ministry (
BGU).
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
Bruce Ewing
Sr. Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Tulsa, OK
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for executive and associate pastors serving in in the local church. This training specialty supports and promotes pastoral leadership development through the evaluation of problems, programs and/or procedures unique to executive and associate church leaders. Attention is given to leadership development and case-study research method.
David Fletcher
Executive Pastor, Grace Covenant Church, Austin, TX
Founder
XPastor.org
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
Nathan Baxter
Executive Pastor, Liberty Church, Tulsa, OK
Consultant with Birkman International and Servant-Shepherd Leadership
This cohort-based Christian Education program provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for women. It is designed to support and promote the complementary role of men and women in ministry.
Oversees the Women�s Ministry concentration in the M.A./CE and Th.M. programs.
Adj. Professor in Christian Education
Explore Relevant Topics:
- Women as leaders
- Biblical basis for women in ministry
- Historical contribution of women
- Examination of culture and future trends
- How to build transformational ministries
- How to minister to hurting women
Assistant Professor of Christian Education
Author of
Mixed Ministry
Asst. Professor of Christian Education
This cohort-based emphasis provides advanced training in the practice of biblically and theologically oriented ministry for church planters. It focuses on an evaluation of problems, programs and/or procedures unique to church planting multipliers through case-study methodology, with special attention given to leadership development.
Bob Rowley
EFCA Texas-Oklahoma District Superintendent
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
Through this advanced training you and a community of church multipliers will:
- Be mentored by DTS faculty
- Increase your church planting leadership effectiveness
- Develop a stronger network of ministry colleagues
Aubrey Malphurs
Senior Professor of Pastoral Ministries
Founder and Director of
The Malphurs Group
This cohort-based emphasis explores biblical and theological foundations, cutting edge programs, and ministry education strategies. Certification in the use of research based tools for marriage and family educators will be included. A major focus will be to design sustainable context specific Marriage and Family Ministries particularly in the church.
Mike Lawson
Department Chair and senior Professor of Christian Education
Founding President, StrongFamilies.com
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. studies
Executive Director for the Strong Families Innovation
Pastor of Spiritual Formation,
Lake Pointe Church, Rockwall, Texas
Adjunct Professor in D.Min. Studies
Begins Oct. 15, 2009 with a two week residency in January 4-8; 11-15, 2010.
Application Deadline September 1, 2009
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Effective Church Leadership Series
Dallas Seminary offers an innovative series of Doctor of Ministry courses in which students can study in churches pastored by several of the most well-known ministers in the nation:
- Chuck Swindoll & Mark Young at Stonebriar Community Church, Frisco, TX
- Tony Evans & Martin Hawkins at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Oak Cliff, TX
- Gene Getz at Fellowship Bible Church North, Dallas, TX
- Bruce Ewing at Fellowship Bible Church, Tulsa, OK
The courses provide interaction with these effective church leaders, along with an inside look at their ministries. Each church, along with its pastoral staff, has had an enormous impact in its local area and around the world. These leaders are pleased to share with doctor of ministry students their unique approaches to ministry, along with their breadth of experience.
