masters residency
Lead Well. Start Here.
Ministry experience and a graduate degree, side by side. This is what it looks like to prepare for a lifetime of faithful leadership.
More Than a Degree
Most programs give you knowledge. This one gives you knowledge and experience at the same time. Through a partnership between Connect Ministries, Impact 360, and North Greenville University, you will earn your Master's degree while doing real ministry work inside real churches. You leave ready, not just credentialed.
What You Will Study
The curriculum is built around what healthy, growing churches actually do. You will study leadership, outreach strategy, discipleship, and church assimilation through coursework rooted in real ministry practice.
CM 5300 - Ethical Foundations
An examination of the foundations of Christian Ethics from biblical, theological, and philosophical perspectives. Topics include historica development, various approaches and methodologies, contextualization, and application to social issues.
GL 54300 - Understanding Gen Z
An exploration of the driving forces and values that have shaped the characteristics, preferences, and worldview of Generation Z. Topics include learning how to create environments and develop strategies tha wll most effectively influence and equip Gen Zero to flourish in the workplace and contribute to the success of the organization.
GL 5310 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership
An introduction to biblical foundations for planning, coordinating, leading, and supporting both marketplace and ministry organizations. Topics inlude leadership principles that are taught and illustrated in the Old and New Testaments, the development of a theology of leadership, an the integration of organizational flourishing wit the advance of God’s greater purposes in the world.
GL 5320 - Cross-Cultural Leadership
An examination of how to lead when cross cultural differences affect a business or ministry context. Topics include the relationship between culture(s) and communication, working relationships in cross-cultural contexts, cross-cultural leadership styles, and the development of a framework for leading in a culture different from the leader’s home culture.
GL 5330 - Leadership Theory and Development
An introduction to various leadership styles, models, and theories. Special attention will be given to how various models impact effective leadershi in real-world organizations, as well as the assessment of current leadership strengths and weaknesses for the sake of personal growth as a leader.
GL 5380 - Personal Leadership Development
An introduction to the foundations of personal leadership. Topics include basic spiritual formation, well-being, self-motivation, strength-based leadership,, goal-setting, time management, productivity, and the relationship between personal leadership and leading others.
GL 5390 - Applied Leadership Project
Planned with the student’s advisor, the goal of the project is to integrate the student’s coursework, personal experience, and vocational goals in a “Theology/Philosophy of Leadership” that the student will apply to particular area of leadership. The written project plan, literature search, and analysis of results is the capstone experience in the Master of Arts in Leadership.
TH 5340 - Foundations of a Christian Worldview
An examination of the Christian worldview from biblical, theological, and philosophical perspectives. Topics include critical analysis of competing worldviews, communication of the Christian worldview in a pluralistic context, and the relationship between propositions, affections, and actions in developing a consistently biblical approach to viewing and living life.
Our Residency Partners
Our partnership with Impact 360 and North Greenville University allows us to offer an unparalleled educational and transformative experience for aspiring faith-filled leaders.
Common Questions
No question is too small. If you are wondering whether this program is right for you, that conversation is exactly where we want to start.
Still have questions?
We would love to talk through whether this residency is the right fit for you. Reach out directly at [email protected].
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can talk.