Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Ministry and Leadership
Practical ministry leadership across the whole life of the church — teams, programs, outreach, administration, and the personal formation that sustains a leader.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Duration
- 36–48 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Lead ministry teams and multiply other leaders
- Design and evaluate ministry programs strategically
- Manage conflict and organizational change
- Build outreach and community engagement systems
- Sustain long-term personal and spiritual health in leadership
Core Coursework
- 01Biblical Theology of Leadership
- 02Team Development and Multiplication
- 03Ministry Program Design
- 04Organizational Change and Conflict
- 05Community Engagement and Outreach
- 06Church Administration
- 07Communication and Vision Casting
- 08Leadership Formation and Endurance
- 09Capstone Project
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Senior pastors, executive pastors, ministry directors, and church planters.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent; transfer credit accepted
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
Ministry leadership credential. Not a professional management or public administration license.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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