Manna University

Doctorate of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Program is a professional and terminal degree designed to equip experienced pastors and Christian leaders to advance their understanding and develop and implement effective strategies in their perspective ministry contexts. Students in this 100% online program learn through a cohort model designed to provide practical and moral support in the learning experience. Peer level relationships enhance the learning experience, which develops collaborative relationships that last beyond degree completion.

The D.Min. journey is a pivotal point in your spiritual formation and professional development. Students in the Manna University D.Min. program learn from a cadre of highly qualified and experienced scholar-practitioners. In this program you’ll learn how to strategically diagnose and address issues in ministry and various organizational contexts all from a biblical and Holy Spirit empowered and informed perspective. You'll explore leadership development, spiritual formation and renewal, and put it all together in a practical culminating project designed for real-world application.

• Analyze and evaluate ministry methodologies in context for effectiveness in advancing God’s kingdom to reach and disciple the harvest.
• Synthesize a theology of ministry consistent with biblical truth and effective kingdom-advancing ministry strategies tactics
• Develop a research-based ministry project that addresses specific ministry objectives and that produces measurable kingdom growth.
• Create and present a strategic plan detailing implementation of the ministry project.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to lead with integrity grounded in a Judeo-Christian worldview and values system.