The Master of Arts in Disciple Making is a graduate degree designed to equip students with a biblical and practical framework for discipleship and spiritual formation.
The program focuses on preparing students to lead others in obedience to Christ’s Great Commission through intentional disciple-making.
The MADM is well-suited for ministry leaders and practitioners who want focused graduate training in discipleship rather than a broad pastoral or academic degree.
Delivered in an online-first format, the program allows students to pursue advanced discipleship training while remaining active in ministry, work, and family life.
The Master of Arts in Disciple Making is designed for students whose primary ministry focus is spiritual formation and disciple-making.
This includes:
Pastors and ministry leaders emphasizing discipleship in the local church
Church staff and ministry practitioners involved in teaching or mentoring
Bivocational ministers seeking focused graduate training
Individuals preparing to lead disciple-making initiatives in church or ministry settings
Most students complete the program part-time while remaining actively engaged in ministry and employment.
The MADM curriculum is structured to combine biblical theology with practical discipleship training. Students complete coursework across core areas related to disciple-making and ministry leadership.
Students engage Scripture with a focus on Christ’s model of discipleship and the biblical foundations of spiritual formation.
Coursework emphasizes practical disciple-making strategies, leadership development, and methods for guiding others in spiritual growth.
Students develop a theological framework for discipleship that integrates doctrine, ministry practice, and faithful obedience.
Applied learning is central to the Master of Arts in Disciple Making. Students are encouraged to integrate coursework with real-world ministry contexts, applying disciple-making principles directly within their churches and communities.
Through reflection, mentorship, and ministry-focused assignments, students grow in both theological understanding and practical effectiveness.
The MADM program is structured to support students balancing ministry and vocational responsibilities:
Courses are delivered online
Most part-time students take one to two classes per semester
Live interaction is supported by recorded content for flexibility
This structure allows students to pursue graduate education without stepping away from active ministry.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Disciple Making requires a completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants are evaluated based on academic preparation and ministry involvement.
Specific admission requirements and prerequisite coursework are outlined in the academic catalog.
If you’re considering the Master of Arts in Disciple Making and want to understand how the program fits your ministry goals and schedule, our admissions team is ready to help.