Plant and build reproducing missions, ministries, and movements Missional Church Movements (M.A.)

Designed for planters and multipliers of churches, groups, and ministries, the modular M.A. in Missional Church Movements will equip you to lead in your church or community and bring the gospel to bear in local, urban, and global contexts.

Credential Type

  • M.A.

Major Credits Required

  • 40

Duration

  • 3-4 summers

Format

  • Hybrid

Note

  • Currently not admitting students.

Modular & Flexible

Complete the program while continuing in your current career or ministry. You'll take four summer intensive classes + additional coursework.

Mission Partnerships

Get involved with our partner missional organizations for scholarship opportunities.

Expert Faculty

Our experts hold extensive knowledge of global ministries and diverse research interests.

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John Dickson Teaching MML Class

Why Study Missional Church Movements at Wheaton? Be a Leader of Transformation

Designed for planters and multipliers of churches, groups, and ministries, an M.A. degree in Missional Church Movements will grow you in the theological, biblical, and missional knowledge and skills you need to lead in the gospel-transformation of your church, your community, and workplace.

Program Overview

You will engage in the issues and effective practices of missional living through evangelism, cultural engagement, and the mission of the Church. Since our program can be completed without the need to put your career or ministry on hold, you’ll also be able to apply what you’re learning right away and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing communities influenced and lives transformed.

What Does Missional Mean? 

When we use the term missional, we are communicating three main ideas:

  • The attraction of the unchurched into reproducing churches and the planting of new churches
  • The incarnational engagement of Christians as missionaries in their communities and neighborhoods
  • The sending out of small communities and groups to exert Christian influence in every sector and location in society

As you earn your degree over four summers, you will be able to directly apply these ideas to your current ministry context.

Our Curriculum

Our interdisciplinary curriculum develops you to plant and build reproducing missions, ministries, and movements that reflect a critical engagement with the nature of the gospel, Christian life and thought, and the cultures of the contemporary world.

Fitting the professional nature of the degree, learning in many of the courses will be done through directed field work, field trips, and other experiential methodologies.

See the Course Catalog for more information.

 

Sample Courses

Core and elective options in this program include:

  • Church: Movements & Models
  • Culture: Emerging & Global
  • Organic and Simple Church
  • Launching Apostolic Movements
  • Leadership & Spiritual Formation

Our Faculty Compassionate and Intelligent Educators

With experience in pastoral ministry, church planting, intercultural studies, missiology, polling, and much more, our diverse and accomplished faculty are essential to the uniqueness and caliber of M.A. in Missional Church Movements program. Enjoy mentorship from outstanding leaders on issues like organizational change, spiritual formation, church planting, incarnational ministry, and much more.

Rev. Dr. John Dickson, B.Th. (Hons 1), Ph.D. Headshot

Rev. Dr. John Dickson, B.Th. (Hons 1), Ph.D.

Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity
Michael Hakmin Lee, Ph.D. Headshot

Michael Hakmin Lee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Ministry Leadership Guest Instructor for Christian Formation and Ministry Director of M.A. in Evangelism & Leadership M.A. in Missional Church Movements M.A. in Ministry Leadership
Rick Richardson, M.Div., Ph.D. Headshot

Rick Richardson, M.Div., Ph.D.

Professor of Evangelism and Leadership, Director of WCBGC Research Institute, Director of the Church Evangelism Institute
Rochelle Scheuermann, Ph.D. Headshot

Rochelle Scheuermann, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Ministry and Evangelism; Program Director of the Doctor of Ministry; Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership
Junias Venugopal, Ph.D. Headshot

Junias Venugopal, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Spiritual Formation and Leadership, Co-Director of M.A. in Leadership, and Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership
Jake Kirchner
Alumni Perspectives

A Theological Foundation

“Missional Church Movements has challenged me to reflect on larger global perspectives and has given me insight and ideas that can be put into practice immediately.”

— Jake Kirchner '17

Jake Kirchner '17 served for several years as the connections pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church, where his goal was to welcome people who were interested in growing closer to God to find a church community. Today, he uses his academic and professional experience to guide others as an independent church health coach.

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Financial Wellness

The Wheaton College Graduate School Student Financial Services team can help you understand how much your graduate studies will cost and what scholarships, loans, and aid may be available to you. 

As a part of our commitment to the development of missional organizations, we have cultivated partnerships with various ministries and organizations to make graduate education more affordable. Students currently involved with any of these ministries may qualify for a generous tuition scholarship for all courses.

 

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Next Steps

Interested in earning pursuing a master's degree in Missional Church Movements at Wheaton College? Request more information or start your application today.