We have entered into a time of accelerated, discontinuous change which challenges people of faith to find creative ways to do Kingdom work. The missio dei—the mission of God—is unfolding in traditional congregations, new faith communities, denominational and judicatory structures, not-for-profit organizations, and social entrepreneurial experiments. Effective leaders for such enterprises must possess a constellation of skills based on a strong theological and spiritual foundation. The Doctor of Ministry in Creative Leadership seeks to develop such leaders.
Central Baptist Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program equips experienced ministry leaders to be innovators who inspire teams and create growth opportunities in varied ministry and service contexts.
The degree is designed to:
The classes are organized around three areas of emphasis or pillars:
The degree educates for vocational contexts committed to:
Classes will be offered in a hybrid format—online and in person. There are three term or trimesters a year. A class is offered each trimester with three weeks of work online at the beginning of the term and a week-long seminar on campus, followed by eight weeks of individual, group, and cohort work. Students will be given opportunities to apply their learning from each seminar to their specific contexts.
Vision | Leadership | Strategic Thinking |
Shaping a Theology for Leadership and Spirituality (4 hours) | Understanding Yourself and Others (4 hours) | Embracing Design Thinking (4 hours) |
Engaging the Power of Change (4 hours) | Leading People and Organizations (4 hours) | Managing Ministry Resources (4 hours) |
Capstone Design, Development, and Execution (6 hours) |
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Capstone Presentation |
Vision | Leadership | Strategic Thinking | Community | |
Year one: January to March |
Shaping a Theology for Leadership and Spirituality (4 hrs.) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year one: May to July |
Understanding Yourself and Others (4 hrs.) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year one: September to November | Engaging the Power of Change (4 hrs.) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year two: January to March |
Leading People and Organizations (4 hrs.) |
Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year two: May to July |
Embracing Design Thinking (4 hrs.) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year two: September to November | Managing Ministry Resources (4 hrs.) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar | ||
Year three: January to March |
Capstone Design and Proposal (6 hours) | Cohort meeting on campus prior to seminar
Online cohort group each month |
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Year three: May to July |
Capstone Development and Execution I | Online cohort group each month | ||
Year three: September to November |
Capstone Development and Execution II | Online cohort group each month | ||
Capstone Presentation–January or February
Graduation–May |
October 5-9, 2020 (2019, and 2020 cohorts)
February 1-5, 2021 (2019, 2020, and 2021 cohorts)