Overview

Do you feel called to be an executive pastor or nonprofit leader? Do you work in para-church ministry or serve as a senior pastor of a smaller church?

Colorado Christian University 's Master of Arts in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry degree can help you develop the skills necessary to be a more effective administrator at your current local church and open up other leadership positions in church ministries.

Flexible options for adult students

The Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry master's degree program is offered entirely online. You can complete the online Executive Leadership degree in as little as 17 months of full-time study, or you can take up to four years to graduate.

In the M.A. in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry program, you'll enjoy small classes with other working adults who bring the richness of diverse backgrounds to discussions, adding dimension to the program. Throughout the program, you'll be mentored by qualified professors with strong academic credentials in theological studies and significant experience in their respective fields.

Quick Facts

Courses are taken one at a time and are typically completed in five-week blocks
Designed for busy adult learners; complete in as little as 17 months of consecutive coursework, even with a full-time job
Students can transfer up to 9 graduate-level credit hours
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Values Aligned Leadership
Relations Management: Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
Financial Leadership for Executive Ministry Leaders
Personnel Stewardship
Essential Christian Doctrine
Pastoral Care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 17 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

You can enter the program at multiple points in the academic year. You should complete the admission process as early as possible

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Adams, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 389 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a completed application form (including essay, transcripts, and fees).
Valid state-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID card or passport.
Submit an official transcript that reflects a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Possess a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional admit (CAD) basis for the first semester. CAD students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their first nine (9) credits to remain in the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14948 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14948 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14948 USD / year

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Funding

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