Date
8-29-2025
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Boyd S. Hatchel
Keywords
Ministry training, Leadership, Training Module, Identifying Spiritual gifts, Christian education
Disciplines
Leadership Studies | Practical Theology
Recommended Citation
Gamble, Shirley J., "Insufficient Leadership Training for Ministers at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church That Enables Them to Serve the Congregation in the Absence of the Senior Pastor" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 7459.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/7459
Abstract
The purpose of this DMIN action research project is to create an operation and coaching module on every aspect of church ministry to train ministers. This project aims to establish a process following Ephesians 4:11-12, which states, “And He gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors, and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (King James Version). The Christian leadership training for ministers at MSMBC will enable them to serve the congregation in the absence of the senior pastor. The desired outcome of this training is to equip ministers to serve effectively in the local church, to glorify God, and to impact membership and outreach. This informal education process is encouraged until the participants become involved in formal training.
