Local Church Cluster Program
Teaching Site Initiative
Did you know that seminary is not just for pastors? How would you like to be part of a cohort program in a local church in your community, study the bible verse-by-verse, study in Israel, and receive intentional discipleship, all while earning a master’s degree?
About
No matter what your career, your first calling is to know Christ and make Him known. We believe that it is not only important to provide training for vocational ministry, but also to equip serious believers for non-vocational ministry in their families, work places, and churches. The Shepherds Local Church Teaching Site Initiative makes theological training available to men and women of all professions.
Our master’s degree in theological studies is built on the belief that living out the Word of God through the power of the Spirit changes the lives of students and those they will minister to for the rest of their lives. Our doctrine comes from the Word of God and it forms the basis for our theological distinctiveness as well as our curriculum and education. Click here for the full STS Doctrinal Statement.
Master of Theological Studies
The Master of Theological Studies, offered in the Cluster Program, is a 42-hour accredited degree taught by the faculty of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Subjects range from Hermeneutics and Old and New Testament Studies to Life of Christ and Historical Theology. As students complete classes over each semester, they receive a biblical foundation that builds upon itself from year to year.
A Unique Partnership
With Real Ministry Experience
The Teaching Site program is offered on the campus of a local community church, existing in partnership with Shepherds Theological Seminary. Shepherds is responsible for all academic instruction and the local church provides the cohort setting along with discipleship and mentoring.
REMOTE LEARNING DONE BETTER!
Shared Learning
The cluster dynamic promotes working with fellow learners in training for ministry.
Mentored Learning
Seasoned on-site teaching mentors guide students toward academic achievement and success.
Church-Centric Learning
A vibrant local church provides the spiritual oversight essential to a robust ministry- training experience.
Comprehensive Learning
Route 66 takes students through all 66 books of the Bible in a nine-month academic year meeting early each weekday morning.
Experiential Learning
The Israel Initiative study trip allows students to learn the Bible on location and in context.
Affordable Learning
Participation from the local church enables students to receive a substantial tuition discount.
Tuition Discount!
Because of participation from the local church, students who volunteer to cluster week-by-week receive a substantial discount in their tuition costs.
Church Cluster Sites
Savannah, GA
Hope Bible Church
Contact: Tyler Moore
Email: moorejazz@gmail.com
Phone: 912.655.9871
Address: 6500 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31405
Birmingham, AL
Shades Mountain Community Church
Contact: Brian Kult
Email: brian@smcc.church
Phone: 920.883.2573
Address: 2281 Old Tyler Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
Lincoln, NE
Indian Hills Community Church
Contact: Anthony Dreesen
Email: dreesen.anthony@gmail.com
Phone: 402.570.0971
Address: 1000 S. 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Leavenworth, KS
Church of the Open Door
Contact: Andrew Huber
Email: a.huber@opendoorinfo.org
Phone: 913.683.8541
Address: 4800 S. 20th St. Trafficway, Leavenworh, KS 66048
Meridian, ID
Meridian First Baptist Church
Contact: Dan Powell
Email: daniel@newhopenampa.org
Phone: 208.888.1109
Address: 428 W. Pine Ave., Meridian, ID 83642
Hutchinson, KS
Grace Bible Church
Contacts: Josué Pineda / Steve Crawford
Emails: josue@gbchutch.com steve@gbchutch.com
Phones: 747.258.8082 / 661.644.4455
Address: 1221 E 33rd Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502
Bryon Center, MI
Bryon Center Bible Church
Contacts: Chad DeJong
Emails: pastorchaddj@gmail.com
Phones: 616.878.9658
Address: 8855 Bryon Center Ave. SW.
Bryon Center, MI 49315
Xenia, OH
Cornerstone Bible Church
Contact: Bill Vine
Email: pastorbill@cbcxenia.com
Phone: 937.372.4434
Address: 45 W. Church Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385
Joelton, TN
Calvary Bible Church
Contact: David Harrell
Email: pastordave@cbctn.org
Phone: 615.746.7716
Address: 5245 Highway 41-AJoelton TN 37080