Doctor of Ministry Thriving Immigrant Churches Track

CREDITS

30 hours

MODALITY

On Campus

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Program Overview

Immigrant churches in North America and around the world are an integral part of the global faith community with their own unique challenges, including intergenerational and intercultural issues. If these challenges are not dealt with in a deliberate and creative way, the potential of these churches may be hampered, wasting valuable kingdom resources that may be used for the sake of the gospel.

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) now offers the Thriving Immigrant Churches Track in partnership with the Hiebert Center/TICI (Thriving Immigrant Congregations Initiative) for immigrant church pastors and leaders in North America to engage with their unique challenges and opportunities. This track offers these leaders a focused learning track that is theologically sound, contextually relevant, and missional in nature.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

  • Offer pastors and leaders multiple learning opportunities to address unique challenges faced by immigrant churches.
  • Help form innovative ministry strategies and a strong witnessing community that blesses local neighbors and beyond.
  • Provide space for pastors and leaders to be refreshed, recharged, and reengaged.
  • Address conflicts and tensions between First Generation (FG) and Second Generation (SG).
  • Support the formation of a strong community of reconciliation.
  • Encourage outreach beyond ethnic boundaries.

“That’s why I’m excited and very thankful to be part of the TICT DMin program at Trinity with a specific track focusing to serve the immigrant church today and for the future. I’m excited this track addresses the challenges that our immigrant churches face—but not just addressing the challenge, it offers real-life practical ministry solutions. Really for two primary goals, I would say: to strengthen the first and second generation relationships among the two and also to empower the immigrant church to be more missional beyond our ethnic boundaries in our communities and neighborhoods.”

Rev. Peter Kim

Lead Pastor at Queens Presbyterian English Ministry

Course Curriculum

Get the theological training you need to become well-equipped for your calling. Study the Scripture, theology, worldview and culture, and ministry practices. The curriculum culminates in a capstone seminar that addresses relevant topics in theology and ministry.

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Missional Leadership in Today’s Church 3hrs.
Research Methods 3hrs.
Major Project Research 6hrs.
Thriving Immigrant Churches Workshop 3hrs.
Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Immigrant Church 3hrs.
Developing a Healthy Congregational Culture 3hrs.
Shaping an Immigrant Congregation to be Healthy & Missional 3hrs.
Total 24hrs.

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Reaching out to the younger generation

Hear a word from Rev. Peter Kim, Lead Pastor at Queens Presbyterian English Ministry in New York, on the importance of reaching out to the second-generation of immigrant families.

Cultivating Multicultural Ministry

Hear the transformative journey of Pastor Sunday, a missionary from Nigeria, whose arrival in Chicago 28 years ago sparked a vibrant ministry catering to African immigrants.

Prerequisites and Application

In addition to the requirements for general admission, you’ll need the following:

  • Possess a Master of Divinity (MDiv) or an equivalent ministry/theology-related master’s degree from an accredited institution with similar academic standards as TEDS.
  • Have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all master’s coursework; students below this GPA will be assessed for readiness by the DMin Director and Professional Doctoral Committee.
  • Have at least three years of full-time ministry experience, preferably after earning the MDiv or equivalent degree. Exceptions may be granted for prior ministry experience.
  • Must meet U.S. immigration regulations for an F-1 visa, submit TOEFL scores if the master’s degree was not in English, and ensure compliance with visa credit hour requirements.

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Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.

Direct Cost and Financial Aid

TEDS is committed to offering an affordable and accessible world-class seminary education which is why we offer scholarships, grants, rebates, and other aid options to help pay for the cost of schooling.

SEMESTER COST
Tuition $650/credit hour $

TOTAL SEMESTER COST

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“The Doctor of Ministry Program is firmly grounded on sound theology, integrating with social sciences to address today’s complex ministry challenges for pastors, missionaries, or other para-church professionals. Leaders and practitioners from all walks of ministry contexts will have opportunities to learn from the TEDS faculty and fellow co-workers in the gospel throughout the program journey and become expert practitioners upon finishing the program for the glory of God.”

Jonathan Kim

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program

Dr. Kim’s areas of study include theology, linguistics, and education. He previously served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 20 years, where he equipped local church leaders and empowered other missionaries. During his time at Wycliffe, the Bible books Jonah and Ruth were published in a minority language he worked with.

  • Jonathan Kim

    Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology

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Combining unrivaled academic rigor with a wholehearted commitment to gospel fidelity and an abundance of flexible options, TEDS offers a theological education that equips you to serve Christ with wisdom and grace, in truth and love.

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