Graduate School| Meet the Director |
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| Dr. Miles (Skip) Lewis, Ed.D. |
Director, Master of Arts in Ministry Degree |
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| Dr. Lewis serves as the Master of Arts in Ministry Program Director, and brings over 25 years of local church ministry to this position. Dr. Lewis received his M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary; an M.A. in Educational Ministries from Wheaton Graduate School; and an Ed.D. in Adult Education from Penn State University. He joined LBC in 1997. |
| Phone: 717.560.8200 ext. 5454 Email: |
Purpose
The Pastoral Studies program is designed to equip men and women with leadership skills to effectively direct ministries within the local church context.
Program of Study
Orientation Seminar 0 credits Core Ministry Courses 9 credits Pastoral Electives 15 credits Open Electives 6 credits Ministry Research Design 3 credits Capstone Project 3 credits Total 36 credits
Admission Requirements
- Accepted Jesus Christ as personal Savior
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Transcript of undergraduate studies with GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Major in Bible or completion of Bible Entrance Courses
- Autobiographical statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Completed application and fee
- Interview with program director
Program Design
Because the M.A.M. program is designed for the part-time student, most courses meet one night a week during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, one week modular courses are offered in early January and throughout the summer months. Most students are able to complete the program in four years, with five years being the maximum time allowed.
Program Outcomes
The Pastoral Studies program is designed to give the student:
- Development of an understanding of Biblical principles for local church leadership.
- Development of a Biblical philosophy of ministry and an understanding of contemporary culture.
- Development of skills for assessing church health and strategies for leading a local church.
- Development of the appreciation for one’s personal leadership style and ministry giftedness.
- Development of oral and written communication skills.
- Development of learning and research skills for maintaining life-long education.
The Graduate Certificate in Local Church Leadership is a 15-credit program for individuals who do not need the M.A.M. degree. The only required course is PS 502 Local Church Revitalization; the other four classes are pastoral studies electives selected by the student. A capstone project is not required. Program completion is three years. The admission requirements are the same as those for M.A.M. degree students.
Meet the Faculty
- James R. Ayers, Ph.D.
Oxford Graduate School - Deborah K. Hinkel, M.A.
Lancaster Bible College - Bruce R. McCracken, Ph.D.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School - Dale L. Mort, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University - Ray A. Naugle, Ed.D.
Temple University - Gilbert A. Peterson, Ed.D.
New York University - Peter W. Teague, Ed.D.
Nova Southeastern University
Adjunct and visiting faculty who teach regularly:
- Gary J. Bredfeldt, Ph.D.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School- Stuart J. Levey, M.B.A.
Western Michigan University- Stephen J. Musser, Ph.D.
Temple University- Randal E. Pelton, D.Min.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary- Robert B. Shelley, Th.M.
Dallas Theological Seminary- Phillip R. Thorne, Ph.D.
Cambridge University
Sample List of Program Courses
GM 504 Communicating Biblical Truth GM 505 Theological Foundations for Ministry GM 506 Leadership Foundations for Ministry PS 501 Church Growth and Evangelism PS 502 Local Church Revitalization PS 513 Advanced Homiletics