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Graduate Degree Plan
Master of Ministry Leadership (M.M.L.)
Become Equipped to Lead
This graduate-level program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to lead and
manage in a ministry setting. The course of study combines biblical and theological studies with practical courses in leadership and
management. Students learn about topics such as spiritual formation, biblical interpretation, preaching, counseling, conflict resolution,
organizational development, and strategic planning.
36 Credit Hours | Online | On-Campus
- Become equipped with knowledge, skill, and practical experience
- Open doors to greater opportunities for leadership within ministry
Program Goals
- Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a church or other ministry organization.
- Help students develop their spiritual gifts and calling.
- Prepare students for a variety of ministry roles.
- Equip students to think critically and creatively about ministry issues.
Featured Courses
- BI 550 Graduate Biblical Survey
- PM722 Leading Spiritual Formation
- TH 550: Graduate Theological Survey
- BI 601: Advanced Hermeneutics
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Career Opportunities
- Church Administrator
- Youth Pastor
- Worship Leader
- College Professor
- Overseas Missionary
Cornerstone College & Seminary recognizes the need for flexibility in higher education, which is why we offer both on-campus and online classes.
Students have the option to choose the format that works best for them based on their schedule, learning style, and location. On-campus classes provide a traditional classroom experience where students can interact face-to-face with professors and peers. Online classes, on the other hand, offer a more flexible approach to learning that allows for convenient scheduling and the ability to work from any location with internet access. Both types of classes are taught by highly qualified instructors who are committed to providing students with a quality education.
Cornerstone College & Seminary offers Military and VA benefits to better equip active and non-active Military personnel.
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Cornerstone College & Seminary offeres two course types:
Embrace Cornerstone's community with 16-week on-campus courses or balance your work and studies with our flexible 8-week online courses that fit your schedule and needs.
CCS is one of the highest-quality, lowest-priced, online and in-person Christian Colleges in the nation.
Choose Your Concentration
Become equipped for a specific ministry field through a Master of Ministry Leadership concentration.
Leadership Concentration
You know ministry leadership is challenging. Leaders like you need to know how to manage conflict in redemptive ways, lead change processes effectively, respond to various situations with an appropriate leadership style, manage and administer organizational systems and processes and serve followers with integrity. The program places a strong emphasis on the spiritual formation of the leader. As a result, the program develops leaders who possess the competencies expected of those leading in church, para-church, and non-profit organizations, as well as creating a depth of character that followers can trust.
Apologetics Concentration
Apologetics is a foundational part of leading others to Christ. The CCS Apolgteics Consentratioon will help the student better understand and explain the Christian faith as we share the unchanging gospel of Christ in a rapidly changing world. Through this core, students will be prepared to articulate a Christian worldview reverently, with intelligence, confidence, and compassion. The program fosters personal spiritual growth and maturity through guided study of the Scriptures and theology, critical thinking, mutual encouragement in the Christian life and academic rigor. Students will establish a foundation in theology, critical thinking, and perennial topics in apologetics, and will have access to a variety of new and innovative course offerings
Worship Concentration
This concentration is designed for Christian musicians, worship leaders, and pastors who wish to continue their calling and advance in the field of Worship Arts & Ministry. Your coursework will address the professional practice of worship, service, and leadership. Educational research will culminate in the development of a personal philosophy of worship and a major research project. The degree is designed for preparation to enter professional careers in music ministry, including worship leaders, music ministry pastor, and musicians.
Pastoral Studies Concentration
The Pastoral Studies concentration prepares students for ministerial service in a variety of contexts. You will learn from pastors with many years of experience, get biblical training on engaging your congregation and deepen your understanding of God’s word. You will enhance your understanding and personal integration of pastoral care supported by a conceptual foundation of theology and ethics.
Christian Care Concentration
Christian ministry involves interacting with people who have a variety of issues and concerns and they will need care and they come to you for help. This concentration prepares you to provide care that is based on the ministry of Jesus, scripture, and reliable caregiving practices. You will be equipped and ready to meet the needs of individuals and families when they reach out to you for assistance.
Missions Concentration
Christian ministry involves interacting with people who have a variety of issues and concerns and they will need care and they come to you for help. This concentration prepares you to provide care that is based on the ministry of Jesus, scripture, and reliable caregiving practices. You will be equipped and ready to meet the needs of individuals and families when they reach out to you for assistance.
Digital Ministry Concentration
Recent events have made digital ministry a critical aspect in the growth and development of the Church. In this concentration you will focus on the growing trend of the digital church and help church members who can’t come to your physical building feel connected to the body of Christ. The harvest is plentiful and the with digital media connecting people across the world, you will have ample opportunities to minister to those who need it most.
Nonprofit Leadership Concentration
Sometimes called the “third sector,” nonprofit organizations are becoming an increasingly important aspect of our economy and society. But the idea of “leadership” is the same across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors; the ability to achieve growing and sustaining the engagement of people to accomplish something extraordinary together. This concentration addresses four critical competencies of nonprofit leadership: Financial Management and Fundraising, Human Resourcing, Planning and Community Relations and Communication.
Become Equipped for Kingdom Work
With over 24 degree programs at all levels, CCS offers the education you need to answer your call. Cornerstone provides a Christ-centered pathway to a theological and professional education that fully equips our students for kingdom work in the church and in the world.
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Next Start Date
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Why Choose Cornerstone College of VA?
You will learn from dedicated faculty with deep scriptural knowledge and practical ministry experience.
Biblically based curriculum you can trust. Courses and lessons are based on real-world application of God’s truth.
CCS is learner focused, with smaller class sizes allowing a quicker and more intimate way to deepen your understanding of your ministry and leadership skills.
At Cornerstone, I am able to take courses at cheaper tuition rates than other colleges. Plus, the professors are very friendly and every class feels personal.
Daniel Gowaty CCS Student