Students implement their proposal from DMN 971 Research Methods for Ministry, performing the research and writing the report to be submitted as their Doctor of Ministry Project.

Examines principles and practices of adaptive and missional leadership in contemporary ministry contexts, with attention to traditioned innovation, intercultural engagement, and leadership development for addressing complex challenges in the global Church. Challenges students to expand their leadership capacity within their ministry contexts.

Courses focus on understanding post-Christian culture and doing ministry in environments where a plurality of world views and faith systems are prevalent.

Prepares students to design and implement a research project that addresses a problem or goal in the area of ministry where they are currently serving. Upon finishing the course, students secure their two readers and submit their proposal for approval.

Participants design, conduct, and evaluate at least one professional development activity. These integrative activities should be conducted in the context of a local ministry organization.

Available for registration by students in the major project phase who have completed all six Doctor of Ministry Project courses but need more time to complete their major project.

Focuses on understanding post-Christian culture and doing ministry in environments where a plurality of world views and faith systems are prevalent. A rotating list of topics will be taught under this course code.

Provides insights from various disciplines in social sciences to address students' contextual issues in their ministry. This course enables Doctor of Ministry students to engage interdisciplinary scholarship, integrating advanced social-scientific perspectives with reflective and applied ministry practice.

Explores challenges and opportunities unique to immigrant churches. With increased awareness and understanding of what immigrant churches face from diverse perspectives, students will develop and implement creative strategies to overcome difficulties and maximize the opportunities for their congregations.