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3 years
Estimated tuition
$18,720
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Program highlights
Practical, agile ministry skills
You’ll learn tangible skills that will change the way you do ministry. More important, you’ll learn how to adapt your training and develop the agility to serve and lead in the ever-changing contexts of today and tomorrow.
Personalize your degree
You’ll choose one of four concentrations that best supports your ministry goals and context.
Make a difference
You’ll conduct social research that impacts the church and the culture around it, promoting dialogue and change around some of the most significant issues faced by churches today.
Your degree, your way
You’ll study in one of the nation’s first ATS-accredited, fully online Doctor of Ministry programs, so you can stay in your current location and context as you work on your degree at your pace. Most concentrations also offer an opportunity for face-to-face intensives.
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Transformation starts here.

At Bethel Seminary, you’ll experience personal and spiritual transformation that will equip you to transform others—for eternal impact. Our Doctor of Ministry program enhances and transforms your leadership so you can impact others in your ministry context, community, and culture.
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continents where Doctor of Ministry graduates serve

Bethel's Doctor of Ministry program in Servant Leadership prepared me for the highest levels of organizational leadership. I enjoyed building lifetime friendships through the cohort approach. It was a fantastic investment.
Ken Cochrum '12Current job: Vice President of Global Digital Strategies, Cru

After taking the research proposal class, I knew exactly what I needed to do, and my advisor responded to me within a few days. This program did all it could to help me complete my thesis research and graduate!
Christopher Yuan '14Current job: Speaker, Author, Teacher

This was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. The professors and program exceeded my expectations. What I gained from the classroom, conversations, and curriculum has helped me go to the next level in life and leadership.
Kevin Queen '11Current job: Campus Pastor at 12Stone Church

The program changed my perspective on leadership. I was linked with scholars who pushed me forward in spiritual transformation and academic excellence. This program impacted my life, family, and ministry and continues to challenge my head, heart, and hands.
Wilbur Winborne Sr. '14Current job: 19th Street Baptist Church / Cornerstone Chrisitan Academy

The Doctor of Ministry cohort program was an outstanding experience. It gave me unprecedented insight into leadership and personal development, and it allowed me to make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Alfonso Gilbert '14Current job: Associate Pastor, Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas

The D.Min. program at Bethel was one of the most life-enriching experiences I've ever had. The professors, cohort, class discussions, and experiences came together in a wonderfully transformational dynamic. The program was a catalyst for my worldview, life and ministry!
Darryl Evetts '14Current job: Director of Church Planting, International Baptist Convention

Going through Bethel Seminary's doctoral program was one of the most transformational experiences of my life. The process was engaging, thorough, and provided many opportunities to learn from high caliber leaders from all around the world within their leadership contexts.
Sammy Wanyonyi '14Current job: World Evangelist and President at Shince in the World Ministries

Bethel has been intentional in helping me think about a dissertation from the beginning. The D.Min faculty are great, and Bethel does a fabulous job prepping students for success with their dissertation.
Spencer Click '17Executive Pastor

Bethel's Doctor of Ministry program supercharged my understanding of God's mission for His Church. Now Mosaic Ministry's service to the inner city, marginalized and middle class is Christ-centered and culturally relevant. The rigorous academic research and writing I did in the program also served foundational to my new book.
Troy Williams '12Current job: Pastor of Mosaic Ministry

To put it plain and simple, the Bethel Doctor of Ministry program equipped me to be a better leader. The courses were relevant, engaging, and empowering. The cohort model fit my schedule, blessed me, and blessed our growing church.
John Braland '13Current job: Lead Pastor

This program is geared toward equipping the student to complete a meaningful and scholarly Thesis project. I was able to do research that mattered to me and my ministry, making me a better servant leader for God's people. Thanks, Bethel!
David Denzer '14Current job: Lead Pastor St. Michael Lutheran Church, Canton, Michigan

Bethel Seminary's Doctor of Ministry program helped me refine my skills, discover new ways to effectively reach and disciple my mission field, and set aside intentional time to learn and connect with God and His mission.
Eric Bryant '10Current job: Gateway Church Austin

Bethel's Doctor of Ministry in Servant Leadership was the perfect fit for me as someone who is an ordained clergy serving in a large non-profit organization. I loved integrating my studies with my work, and the cohort model encouraged building lasting relationships.
Julie Berndt '12Current job: Director of The Good Samaritan Society Way, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

The D.Min program is a catalytic force enabling students to effectively serve the kingdom through the local church while producing evident and eternal results.
Mercidieu Phillips '11Current job: CEO, Level Up Partners, Inc

The Bethel DMin program in Servant Leadership not only helped me to be a more effective leader, it helped me to be a better thinker. And the cohort model served as a wonderful community for the journey.
Mike McNeff '12Current job: Lead Pastor
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a Doctor of Ministry degree?
The Doctor of Ministry program will prepare you to pursue or advance your ministry in a variety of contexts.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Serve your community and find innovative solutions to the pressing issues the church faces by engaging in useful social research
- Change the way you do ministry through practical learning and tangible new skills
- Integrate intellectual growth, personal and spiritual formation, character development, and leadership skills as you pursue follow God’s call on your life
- Apply what you’re learning to your ministry context through mentorship by expert faculty who are specialists in their fields
Careers
The Doctor of Ministry is about increasing your effectiveness in your ministry context. The program is popular among:
- Nonprofit directors
- Denominational executives
- Mission organization leaders
- Pastors and other church leaders
- Non-governmental organizational leaders

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