A distinctly Wesleyan experience to prepare you for your calling
Asbury Theological Seminary is a recommended institution for the completion of the educational requirements for ordination by the Global Methodist Church.
Recommended for Ordination (these degrees meet the full ordination requirements for Deacons or Elders in the GMC):
Master of Divinity
The 96-credit hour Master of Divinity equips you to be a transformative leader for a fruitful ministry. Learn to preach, teach, disciple, and interpret Scripture within your contemporary ministry setting. The M.Div. includes internships, anthropological studies for your ministry context, and practices for holiness in the Wesleyan tradition. Choose from our many specializations to tailor the program to your unique calling, focus, or setting.
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MACM (Master of Arts in Christian Ministries)
Asbury Seminary’s 60-hour Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, tailored to your specific role in the church, builds biblical, historical, theological and contextual foundations for competencies that nurture people in faith communities. Learn to effectively contribute through methods, practices, and models of response related to human and church needs.
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Additional Options:
Global Methodist Church Course of Study
For those preparing for ordination or seeking to grow in ministry knowledge, the Global Methodist Church Course of Study equips clergy and lay leaders with meaningful theological training and practical ministry formation.
The GMC Course of Study includes two distinct pathways: the Certificate in Christian Service – Deacon and the Certificate in Christian Ministry – Elder. Together, these programs fulfill the educational requirements for ordination as a Deacon or Elder within the Global Methodist Church.
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Leaders in the GMC Start Here
Bishop Carolyn Moore
Church Planter and Senior Pastor of Mosaic Church, Evans, GA.
Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1998.
Doctor of Ministry, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2018.
Rev. Keith Boyette
Transitional Connectional Officer, Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the Global Methodist Church
M.Div., Asbury Seminary, 1994.
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Bishop Mark Webb
Bishop of the Global Methodist Church
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1989
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Grant Opportunities for Church Planting
Asbury Seminary will provide $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 matching grants to select Asbury Seminary alumni planting new Global Methodist Church congregations. The Center for Church Multiplication at Asbury Seminary is excited to partner with innovative church planters through grants as well as abundant resources for connection, training, and mobilization.