Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership—Online

Learn to Lead Churches and Ministries of Various Sizes, Cultures, and Missions

Moody Online’s Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership will deepen your understanding of biblical principles and truth and develop your ministry and church leadership skills to lead any ministry with excellence. You will be encouraged and equipped to practice church and ministry leadership skills in your current place of service. Our online program will also allow you to study in flexible formats that fit your schedule and needs.

This program is also offered on our Chicago and Michigan campuses

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With an MA in Ministry Leadership, you will be able to:
Study organizational processes and strategies.
Learn to resolve conflicts and improve group dynamics.
Analyze church leadership theory, practices, and ethics.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

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Association of Theological Schools

Higher Learning Commission

Life at Moody Online

Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
  • Watch chapel online.
  • Access library services.
  • Attend MTS lecture webinars.

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