Developing Ministry Excellence

potterThe Perry R. Sanders Center for Ministry Excellence is home to the seminary's Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Educational Ministry programs. The D.Min. and D.Ed.Min. Degrees from NOBTS can be described as flexible, practical, and transformational. The center promotes the "integrity of heart and skillful of hands" mentioned in Psalm 78:72. The Sanders Center seeks to inspire pastors and church leaders to exhibit the same excellence in ministry that characterized Dr. Sanders' pastoral tenure at FBC Lafayette. Dr. Chuck Kelley, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, considers the Doctor of Ministry degree, along with the Doctor of Educational Ministry degree, to be “the most strategically important degrees” offered by our institution.

Doctor of Ministry

Most students complete the degree program in 3-5 years. The degree application requires an accredited Master of Divinity or equivalent, high intellectual achievement, excellent ministerial capability and substantial ministry experience.  

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Doctor of Educational Ministry

Most students complete the degree program in 4-6 years. The degree application requires an accredited Master of Arts in Christian Education or equivalent, high intellectual achievement, excellent ministerial capability and substantial ministry experience.

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    2008-2009 Course Schedule

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Psalm 51:1-2 (NIV)