Pursue mastery without pausing ministry
Seminary at the Speed of Life
Theological education has been a value of the church since its inception. This value has been a constant throughout church history; however, methodology has often been modified to meet the needs of God’s people. Today, there is an increasing need for theological education that is accessible, affordable, and contextualized. In other words, an online seminary option that is available for those who want graduate theological education without leaving their community, church, job, or relocating their family. We have responded to this need through Deploy.
部署使用能力为基础的神学教育(CBTE)模型提供神学院在线和现场的事工上下文在您的当地教会或准教会的事工。这是一种以生命速度的神学院——一种自我节奏的研究生教育计划,旨在尽量减少对事奉、工作和家庭优先事项的干扰,同时优化学生的属灵形成和专业事奉训练。最棒的部分是什么?它能在你的教会中培养出有能力和有资格的领袖,而不会在你的教职员中制造不必要的空缺,也不会给他们带来难以承受的学生贷款债务负担。
On Site, At Your Church
We use a competency-based theological education (CBTE) model delivering theological seminary online and onsite within a ministry context at your local church.
Accelerated Education
This innovative program can be accomplished much faster than traditional seminary degrees. Students must achieve a minimum B grade of mastery in order to progress to the next competency. No waiting. Master one and move on.
Hands On Practicum
While receiving formal theological training from an academic mentor, all students participate in active service opportunities within the local church where they will document, dialogue, and deconstruct their experiences with an insightful ministry mentor, all while receiving shepherding from a spiritual mentor.

“部署对我来说是一次丰富的经历。它的内容令人耳目一新,具有变革性。这个项目的实用性给我留下了深刻的印象。它已经影响了我的人际关系以及我自己的成长。由于之前受过正规的圣经训练和学习,我在入学时有一定的期望。这个项目真的超出了我的预期。到目前为止,我收获最大的部分是与教员建立的关系。他们很有风度,随时为你服务,经常和你一起祈祷。我们非常感激他们的奉献精神。我非常感激他们致力于训练我和其他人的圣经教导和领导能力。 I look forward to seeing how God continues to move in my heart and grow me more into the image of Christ through the school and its faculty."
Kevin Pobursky - MA Student - 2018
Two Remarkable Programs
These programs provide a choice between a ministry-based Master’s (M.A.) and a divinity-based Master’s (M.Div.), to meet students’ and churches’ needs. (Online Seminary M.Div. or M.A.)
M.Div. in General Ministry
Preaching, Teaching, Biblical Languages, Bible Interpretation, and Pastoral Care
We believe these programs will serve the broadcast spectrum of graduate level education being sought after by professional, ministry, and lay leaders.
Get your competency-based Master of Divinity online!
M.A. in Local Church Ministry
Discipleship, Organizational Leadership, Age or Niche-based Ministry, and Spiritual Formation
专业和事工经验可以让一些学生在某一特定能力上表现出精通,从而加速成长。有了这个,你就不需要等待其他同伴,你只需要继续前进。
Get your competency-based Master of Arts online!
Program Distinctions & Benefits
A Partnership with Your Local Church
Accelerate in the Program at Any Time
Ministry Mentor / Formation Mentor / Academic Mentor
Actual Ministry – The Most Practical Education
Students Receive a Free Digital Library

Grace is a member of the Competency-Based Education Network


Bring Deploy To Your Ministry
All students will participate in active service opportunities within the local church where they will document, dialogue, and deconstruct their experiences with an insightful ministry mentor. Nothing could be more real or valuable. Students will sharpen discipleship and interpersonal skills leading others, teaching, speaking, and serving.
Resources

CBTE for Pastors

CBTE for Students

Introduction to Professors

CBTE Accreditation

Mentoring Process

Tuition Explained

How Can I Complete an MA or an MDiv?

LOGOS Library Benefit

The Importance of Hands-On Ministry Experience

What is CBTE? – Part One

What is CBTE? – Part Two