Ministry Leadership Capstone: Research Course
Description
The Ministry Leadership Capstone is an advisor guided, independent study, and research-based course. The student will write a 20–25-page essay based on a relevant subject within the theological and ministry realm. This courses spans two semesters.
Students will choose a focused aspect of pastoral and church leadership—from preaching and discipleship to governance, culture, crisis care, and reform—and develop a clearly articulated thesis that offers a biblically grounded and practically actionable contribution to local church ministry.
Please review the pre-requisites.
We highly recommend you speak with the faculty professor of Ministry Leadership before signing up for this year long course.
Details
Electives - 3 Credit Hours
August 15th, 2026 - May 8th, 2027
Capstone Advisor: Berno Mattheus
Factulty Professor: Pastor Brandon Brisoce of Midtown Baptist Temple
Prerequisites: The Ministry Leadership Capstone is an independent research course for students who have completed 2/3 of the Program of Study, including: Pastoral Epistles, Pastoral Procedures, Servant Leadership, The Biblically Principled Church, Introduction to Homiletics

