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Transformational Leadership

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Northeastern Seminary’s Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership degree builds up your leadership skills on a solid theological foundation. If you seek to better fulfill your calling as a bi-vocational pastor, church or nonprofit administrator, or in another Christian-based management role, consider our master’s degree centered around Christian leadership.

This 2 year 44 credit program is for those who seek to better fulfill their calling as a bi-vocational pastor, church or nonprofit administrator, or in another Christian-based management role. This master’s degree is centered around those who want to take their leadership into the workplace with a sound theological foundation.

The program can be done 100% online. Students also have the option to take some of the classes through evening courses in Rochester. This 44-credit Transformational Leadership master’s degree can be completed in as few as two years by going full-time or students can enroll part-time to better balance their career and family responsibilities.

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Develop your leadership skills on a solid theological foundation and champion transformation in organizations and communities as a strategic Christian leader.

Christian Leader | Difference Maker | Community Servant

For Bill Gibbons, the path to Northeastern Seminary began when he felt the call to prepare. While he was uncertain where God would call him to serve, he knew that leadership for ministry would be essential. If you are called to serve as a transformational leader in the church and the world, you can equip yourself with certificate or degree program at Northeastern Seminary.

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219 Students

126 Fully Online

30 Denominations Represented

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Total Program
Sticker Price: $26,560

Less than 15% of students
pay this amount

98% of students who applied
for a scholarship received one

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My experience at Northeastern Seminary has nurtured the desire to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit to bring transformation in my personal relationship with God and others. I now feel empowered to encourage those around me to experience this same transformative work of the Spirit in their lives.

Bill Gibbons, Transformational Leadership Graduate

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To value the life of the mind, and so offer a carefully-designed, intentionally-integrated academic program that cultivates an aptitude for faithful theological reflection about the most central questions of life and ministry.

Transformational Leadership- Featured Courses

With classes in Rochester, NY and even offered online, this seminary degree is designed to be as flexible as possible in both format and coursework. Our students in the Transformational Leadership program
will develop the organizational mindset and skills of an effective Christian leader and deepen your personal faith

Calling & Vocation

This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the relationships between spiritual formation, personality, and leadership. Students will benefit from standard personality and leadership assessment tools to gain insights into their own personality and leadership style.

Fundamentals of Transformational Leadership

This course explores the process by which God calls and prepares people for leadership and gives attention to the development of the inner life and character of an effective leader. Beyond self-leadership, students will consider communication and the constructive use of criticism and resistance. Transformational theory will be presented and illustrated through the use of case studies.

Teaching the Bible

This course focuses on the educational ministry of the church and the practice of teaching the Bible as God’s Word. Students will develop skills in teaching, curriculum planning, and evaluation, and communicating God’s word to people of all ages. Opportunities will be given to improve teaching skills through in-class practice.

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Dr. J. Richard Middleton

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A Leadership Degree for Christian Professionals

The Master’s in Transformational Leadership is designed to help you grow as a Christian leader who champions meaningful change, and as a gracious participant in a worldwide, multiethnic, multigenerational Christian community. Through innovative online and classroom experiences, you will develop a Biblically-based philosophy of leadership that is responsive to social, ethical, and secular demands in an organizational context.

Specifically, the Transformational Leadership degree develops your habits and skills to

Form a philosophy of leadership grounded in biblical, theological, and leadership realities.
Grow in one’s personal relationship with God and the qualities necessary for effective ministry.
Understand the social and ethical demands of leadership.
Interpret and strategically respond to the rapidly changing culture.
Provide effective leadership within an organizational context.

We are dedicated to the comprehensive career preparation of our seminary students. Core Transformational Leadership courses include Organizational Diagnosis and Change Management; Biblical Theology of Leadership; and Strategic Planning for Churches and Non-profit Organizations. As part of your leadership degree, you will have the opportunity to gain contextual experience that fits your vocational goals as well as an integrative program capstone that prepares you for ministry placement. Exploring Christian leadership through a master’s degree program would benefit a variety of vocations and careers including

Church Administration Positions- Pastors, Ministry Staff, Outreach Staff, Christian Education Staff
Non-profit Administration Roles- C-suite/directors/managers at community agencies and other parachurch organizations
Bivocational pastors and Christian professionals in business, higher education or community advocacy

Another career-building element of our Master’s in Transformational Leadership is the pragmatic coursework that allows students to select a Church Administration track or Nonprofit Administration track. These tailored tracks provide the opportunity to explore finance, human resources, or management courses alongside more traditional seminary courses.

To support our students through their seminary experience we provide a variety of resources including personalized academic advising and assisting students connected with the military. Whether you join us in Rochester or through our immersive online classes, you can nurture your calling and advance your career with a master’s program at Northeastern Seminary.

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We can't just use our faith as a ticket to heaven and ignore the hells of this earth, but we need to use our faith to compel us to do something about the wrongs of this world.

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Semester Start Dates

Seminary Programs-Rochester, NY & Online

Spring: January 22, 2024
Summer: May 27, 2024

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Transformational Leadership Student

Sorangely Brito

I decided to go to seminary because I felt the Lord calling me to more. Then after making the decision to pursue my master's, the Lord opened the door to move forward in creating a ministry called 'Stay Encouraged Podcast' for teens and youth leaders, and I understood the urge in my heart to learn more about God. He was leading me to start my non-profit, write books, and equip teens to be all that God has called them to be, and my degree will help to do that. I am learning to trust in God as he helps me though it.