Christian Ministries Programs

Explore the Options and Benefits

What is Christian Ministries?

Christian Ministries comprises essential discipleship functions within a larger Christian organization, school, or church and can be applicable for a wide array of ministry positions, from children’s minister to church administrator.

How is a degree in Christian Ministries applicable for today?

Individuals with a Christian Ministries degree from Mid-America can pursue children’s ministry, church administration, missions, or a career in teaching at a Christian school. Because of its transferability, this degree allows individuals to pivot to other areas of ministry interest when the time is right—even to pursue higher levels of education.

Is Christian Ministries a good fit for me?

Some people know they want to become a teacher or a children’s leader. A Christian Ministry degree from Mid-America allows you to serve in a ministerial capacity and maintain openness to various ministry contexts and functions.

If you select two or more, Christian Ministries may be a good fit for you, and you should read further.

What Makes Mid-America distinctive?

The Christian Ministries program at Mid-America is a degree or two above similar programs at other institutions. That’s because our program is led Dr. Brad Thompson, whose credentials include double doctorates from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Ivy League’s Columbia University in New York City. What’s more, you can be assured that the foundation of your education is firmly grounded in a steadfast conviction of the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. You’ll also receive hands-on training and experience through Mid-America’s innovative Practical Missions program, fully equipping you to be a biblical leader in any setting, from ministry to marketplace.

Mid-America is a SACSCOC-accredited institution with a reputation for the highest quality training in apologetics and overall theological education, whether you choose the two-year Master of Arts option or the three-year Master of Divinity or go on to advance academic degrees. The robust training you’ll receive will prepare you to engage the culture with a solid foundation of biblical knowledge and a compassionate heart for reaching the lost.

Meet Dr. brad thompson

Dr. Bradley Thompson earned a BA in Biblical Studies from Criswell College (1984), an MDIV from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (1988), a PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2001), and an EdD from Columbia University (2014). He serves as Executive Vice President, Dean of Mid-America College, Professor of Christian Ministries, and Chairman of the Department of Christian Ministries. He is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, and the Society of Professors of Christian Education and writes on the topics of learning, education, and leadership.