Learn How to Start Churches That Reach Communities and Disciple New Believers
This one-year program is designed for university or Bible college graduates who seek training in key areas of ministry in preparation for church planting. The content of the courses is applicable to students desiring to start Bible-centered, gospel-focused churches that lead unbelievers to Christ and disciple new believers in urban, suburban, and rural areas of the US and globally.
Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry
As you study church planting, you’ll learn to:
Formulate a philosophy of ministry within a cultural context.
Understand how to develop and lead a core church planting team for successful evangelistic, outreach, and discipleship ministry.
Develop a hermeneutically sound and culturally relevant sermon.
Life at Moody Theological Seminary
In addition to courses, MTS offers an array of events and activities for student participation outside of the classroom on our Chicago and Michigan campuses:
- Commuter and off-campus life
- Spiritual enrichment Chicago: chapels, conferences, and more
- Spiritual enrichment Michigan: chapels, prayer, and more
- International student support
- Library services
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Meet Our Faculty
Our professors are dedicated practitioners who are here to instruct, train, mentor, and support you throughout your time in their classes.

J. Brian Tucker
Teaching
Michigan
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