People Initiatives
Check out our peoples initiative programs
Persian Leadership Development
The Persian Leadership Development Office seeks to train Farsi speaking leaders throughout the world. To our knowledge, this is the first accredited degree-level training in Farsi offered from seminary.
- Theological education in Farsi for Persian church leaders
- Accredited degrees launched in 2019
Hispanic Leadership Development
The Hispanic Leadership Development Office seeks to train Spanish speaking leaders throughout the world. We do this by offering various degree programs through a variety of delivery methods. We believe that training Hispanic leaders is an essential aspect of making disciples of all nations. The initiative includes:
- Accredited Spanish language Master degree education to leadership cohorts in various countries
- Spanish language certificate and Master degree online education options for Spanish speakers in the United States’
- Opportunities for Spanish speaking on campus students to get involved.
East Asian Leadership Initiative
East Asian Leadership Initiative seeks to train and equip East Asian leaders for the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. We focus on engaging leaders across East Asia who serve both in theological education and the local church.
- MTS, MA in CM and Certificate in Biblical Counseling started in Fall in 2019 in East Asian Countries
- Upcoming plans for ESL Program
- Theological education in East Asian countries
- The first launch date for accredited master’s degrees in China and Korea in Fall 2019
- Different language Certificate online education options for East Asians in the United States will be available in 2023.
- Opportunities for on-campus Asian students to get involved.