Equipping Biblical Leaders to Light the Way

REFLECTING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST. Mid-America is preparing the next generation of church leaders to take the Good News into the world. Standing on the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture, you’ll be ready to shine His light with good works that glorify our Father in heaven. As a living testimony of God’s love for His people, you’ll light the way.

Missions
We’re known for producing missions-minded students who preach, teach, and reach the world for Christ.
Evangelism
We desire to change the world for Jesus’ sake by sharing the Good News throughout our city and our world.
Leadership
We are committed to equipping biblical leaders who reflect the light of God’s Word.
Bible
We champion the sufficiency of Scripture and teach every subject through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Discipleship
We seek to be like Christ and follow Him.
Service
We are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ as we follow His example to reach and serve others.
Community
We are a family of forever friends, fellowshipping in the common bond of Christ and His Gospel.
IMPACTING THE WORLD: Students are committed to making a world of difference for Christ.
Students impacting the world
AFFORDABLE & EXCELLENT: Mid-America offers an affordable, quality seminary education online or on campus.
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ENGAGED IN OUR CITY: Seminary students and faculty serve in a variety of settings around Memphis.
ACTIVE IN MINISTRY: 90% of our alumni are still active in ministry. Come join them.
MABTS graduates with certificates

Experience the Mid-America Difference

The relational, hands-on experience at Mid-America makes a difference for the future of our graduates. Here is just a glimpse of what you’ll find here.

  • Practical Missions: Students engage in regular evangelism through our ministry-equipping Practical Missions program.
  • Engaged Faculty: Our expert faculty know students personally, working alongside them as co-laborers for Christ.
  • Affordable Tuition: Our unique financial aid model ensures that financial debt will never hold you back from pursuing a call to ministry. In fact, 100% of our students avoid federal student loan debt.

“Mid-America is committed to sharing Jesus, strengthening believers both locally and internationally. I have enjoyed my studies, and the examples of professors committed to the Great Commission are inspiring.”
Isaias Uaene, PhD alumnus
“I chose Mid-America because it has a great staff and a passion for missions and seeing people come to know Jesus! ”
Jacob Simmons, Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry
“I chose Mid-America because I’d heard great things about the Seminary and staff. I felt led to attend to learn more about the Bible and to become more equipped for ministry.”
Laveil Rucker, Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry

Degree Options

Master’s Programs

Our MDIV and Master of Arts programs allow you to customize your degree with one of several tracks.

Doctoral Programs

Interested in earning an advanced professional degree in ministry? Explore our Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Ministry degree programs.

Online Programs

With our master’s programs, you can take one course or the entire program fully online. Connect with accredited, world-class education anytime, anywhere.

Mid-America College

Our College provides an affordable opportunity to earn an accredited Associate, Bachelor, or Master of Arts degree.

All degree programs are available online.


Featured News

  • Founders’ Days 2024, August 19–22

    Founders’ Days 2024 will be combined with the Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference, so expect some inspired preachers, including Dr. Michael Spradlin, Dr. David L. Allen, and Dr. Mac Brunson, Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr., and Dr. Brad Whitt.

  • Mid-America Prison Initiative—Summer 2024 Update

    Since the inception of the Arkansas Prison Initiative in 2019, God has impacted and changed many lives. Last May, 18 long-term inmates graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from The College at Mid-America to become Field Ministers across the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). Read these updates from Arkansas and Colorado.

  • Alumnus of the Year 2024—Dr. Brad Whitt

    Mid-America has announced that our Alumnus of the Year for 2024 is Dr. Brad Whitt. A 2001 MDIV graduate at Mid-America, Dr. Whitt serves as the Pastor of Abilene Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 07
    Registration for Fall 2025 Semester
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    Founders’ Days 2025
    Equipping Biblical Leaders to Light the Way REFLECTING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST. Mid-America is preparing the next generation of church leaders to take the Good News into the world. Standing on the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture, you’ll be ready to shine His light with good works that glorify our Father in heaven. As a […] , Campus, 2095 Appling Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38016

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