Lead with Biblical Vision and Organizational Wisdom
The Doctor of Ministry degree in Executive Leadership and Ministerial Management is designed for pastors, executive directors of nonprofits, and leaders of global ministry organizations who want to start or lead their own church or organization. Our goal is to provide advanced skills in visionary leadership and management, organizational analysis, and exceptional team development with strategies for ongoing character growth and lifelong learning in running a ministry or leading a church or nonprofit organization.
Designed for anyone with a Master of Divinity or equivalent and a commitment to God’s calling, this 30-credit hour program is conducted as a series of one-week intensives on our Chicago and Michigan campuses.
Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry
This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.
Association of Theological Schools
Higher Learning Commission
Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities
You will be thoroughly and expertly prepared to serve as:
- Executive or senior pastor
- Ministry director or church administrator
- Denominational or missions executive
- Seminary or nonprofit faculty member
- Strategic consultant for church or parachurch organizations
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

J. Brian Tucker
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