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OVER 1,500
GRADUATES ARE SERVING IN ALL AREAS OF
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY!
Perhaps no other measure of an academic institution is quite as
telling as the quality of its graduates. Since our founding in
1999, Master's has been blessed by the high level of ministry
accomplishment, and widely diverse areas of service represented by
those who have made us their Divinity School of choice.
For the most part, these extraordinary individuals were already on
the cutting edge of Christian ministry prior to enrolling in a
program at Master's. These discriminating men and women were
drawn to Master's because of our high quality (and practical)
programs, as well as a shared commitment to vital Christian
ministry. The academic degrees they earned through Master's
helped them to be even more effective in their God-directed area of
service. The individuals recognized below are representatives of
hundreds of these distinguished individuals.
Bradley Mattes, M.B.S., Executive Director,
Life Issues Institute |
Jeff
Colón, M.B.S., & Rose Colón, M.Min. Jeff
is Executive
Director of Pure Life Ministries; his wife Rose is
Director of Women's Counseling. |
Holly Gillespie, M.B.S.,
Women's Ministries Director,
First Christian
Church, Newburgh, Indiana |
Thelma Wells, M.B.S., Founder and President of
A Woman
of God Ministries. |
Mark Graweher, D.B.S., Founder and President of
Precious Clay Ministries. |
Tony Balsamo, D.P.Th., Founding Pastor of
Integrity Christian Fellowship. |
Bishop Alfred D. Knight, Jr., D.B.S., Senior Pastor,
Power of the Word Church of God in Christ. |
Jim
McBride, D.B.S., Executive Pastor,
Sherwood Baptist Church; Executive
Director of
Fireproof, Facing the Giants, and Flywheel. |
Tamberlyn Thompson,
B.Min., pastor's wife, and Director of Women's Ministries,
St. Louis
Gateway Church of the Nazarene. |
As a
pastor I cannot tell you how much I appreciate and value the
education I received at Master’s. I started my studies at Master’s
when the school first formed in the late 90’s. I was a pastor on an
Island located in the Southeast panhandle of Alaska. Living on an
Island put me in a very precarious situation; I desired to further
my education but was in no position to be able to travel to attend a
school. In 1999 I began a search on the internet for a distance
education that would give me a solid biblical training but would not
require me to leave my home. Through the providence of God I was
led to Master’s. I was impressed with the class offerings, the
helpfulness of the staff and the format of the classes. Master’s
worked with me to help me find the right program and to structure
the right classes so that I could further my training. As a result
I was able to convert my Biblical Studies Diploma I received at
another Bible school to a Bachelor of Practical Ministry degree and
then to go on and earn my Master of Practical Theology degree and
continued on for my Doctor of Biblical Studies degree. I cannot
recommend this school highly enough and would encourage anyone who
is considering this school to enter into the process – you will not
be disappointed.
Dr.
Stephen Leston,
Pastor Teacher,
Kishwaukee Bible Church DeKalb, Illinois
 There are many
distance education choices available. Some are adequate, others are
simply chatter and blather resulting in a degree that won't
withstand academic and real-life scrutiny. Master's International
School of Divinity is world class professors, caring staff and state
of the art information delivery systems. I have had the benefit of a
world class secular education as well as other distance education
opportunities and Master's leads the field.
Dynamic professors such as Dr. Frazier, Dr. Frey, and Dr. Moen, and
many others, have enhanced my learning experiences to levels
unequaled in the secular world. The most important aspect of my
experience at Master's is in the drawing of my heart ever nearer to
God, serving Yeshua in real ways, knowing the Bible and our God in a
soul-deep way which comes only from a committed staff and faculty,
tear-stained pages of my Bible, carefully selected textbooks, and
coursework designed to stir a hunger and thirst after righteousness.
If you seek a Bible-based, meaningful world class education
delivered in a state-of-the-art process, world-class professors and
challenging assignments, Master's International School of Divinity
is for you!
Rev. Shawn Michael
Greener
President and Founder of
Worship and Serve Ministries. LLC
www.greenersgrainofsalt.wordpress.com
I entered
the Navy in 1973, and served faithfully as an enlisted member for 10
years before receiving a commission as an officer and serving an
additional 22 years. I was called into the ministry at an early age,
and most of my career has been spent serving in the military and
part time as a Co-Pastor and Associate Minister, and head of
Outreach Ministry at various churches throughout the country.
Having a strong desire to continue my studies in ministry, I started
the Doctorate Program in Practical Ministry at MISD. What has
impressed me the most is Master's true allegiance to teach from a
biblical perspective, the true Word of God. Each time I attended a
Seminar, I felt the compassion, presence and power of the Almighty
God guiding each teacher. The passion for the Word of God and the
teachers concern for each of the students welfare added more
consummation this was the school for me and my continued studies.
Course work was not easy, you must put the time and effort into your
studies, but in the end you will know it was well worth the effort.
CDR Howard L. Brown, USN Retired
"It was
the power of the Holy Spirit that inspired me to go to MISD. I
usually visit BibleStudyTools.net and the schools banner was always
flashing, I ask God if I should attend and twice God said...Go for
it!
The classes were very insightful and I was tremendously blessed with
greater insight on the Word of God. It's blessed me with
the opportunity of working here at TBN and it's been fun.
There is much more God has for my life out side of TBN and I'm
grateful for my Daily Quiet Time with the LORD. Reading the
Bible once a year has impacted my life in such a way that the
overflow of Christ flows so freely out of me. School might be
done, but studying Word is forever.
I'm so grateful for Master's, because God said to GO. That's
all I need is the power of Holy Spirit. Doesn't take much to
get this former Muslim going ...Hallelujah! Much Blessings!"
Thayer
Diab, Low Power TV Engineering Coordinator, Trinity Broadcasting
Network, Inc.
 "The cry for
anointed, expository preaching in God’s churches rings louder than
ever. No one responds to that cry greater than the late Dr. Stephen
Olford. Master’s gave me that opportunity to have studied under Dr.
Olford and receive academic credit for such work. Preparation and
presentation of Biblical messages are now reinforced by the fine
instruction through the Olford Center and Master’s International
School of Divinity. I am truly grateful for my work with Master’s
Graduate School of Divinity."
Dr. Ray Burks , Senior Pastor Lakeview Baptist Church, Selmer,
Tennessee
 "I really
enjoyed my doctorate from MISD . . . I feel it was practical and
attainable. The courses were biblically based and not so
overwhelming that you couldn't spend adequate time on them.
With a little diligence and perseverance, you can easily finish the
degree.
I was constantly using the course material in my messages and
counseling. For years I looked for an external degree program
that was designed for those in ministry that wasn't a diploma mill
or mutually exclusive. Master's met that agenda and blessed my
heart.
Thank you for a job well done . . . May your tribe increase!"
Dr. Duffy Johnson, Windham Community Chapel, Dummerston, Vermont
 "I attended
Master's International School of Divinity to obtain my Bachelors and
Master's degrees. Since graduating, I have become a Chaplain with
Conservative Baptists of America and run a website for women who
suffer from mental health issues and are trying to maintain a walk
with Christ. Additionally I am currently the Executive Director of a
Pregnancy & Sexual Health Resource Center.
Masters
has enabled me to stay at home while my children were growing and
also maintain current in a work environment while I was going to
school. I would recommend the school to anyone who is serious about
full time ministry. The education I got there was superior to any
other school I attended before due to the fact that knowledge
retention and practical applicability are built into the course
work."
Ch. Cheryl
A. Durham, D.B.S.
"The
courses, textbooks, tapes and seminars at Master’s International
School of Divinity have been instrumental in helping me to obey the
Apostle Paul’s charge to 'Study to show thyself approved unto God.'
The school is on the cutting edge of ministerial training and it
has, and will continue, to equip me for service in the Master’s
Kingdom.
Dr. Dan Whitelaw, Associate Professor of Theology at Milwaukee
Theological Institute; Greater Milwaukee area representative
for the Amachi Program; a program designed to recruit and train
mentors for children of incarcerated parents; Presently serving as
full-time Youth Pastor at the New Testament Church in Milwaukee;
Co-Chaplain for the Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Team of the NBA.
 "God
called me into ministry about 1996. Even called, I was poorly
equipped for the vineyards in which I found myself...specifically, a
maximum security prison! By the bountiful grace of God, I was
able to reach some desperate souls with God’s Holy Word.
In
1997, I became a circuit rider, serving two small churches in
northern Texas. With all of the difficulties found in any church, I
began to deal with the same problems any other pastor would be
exposed to.
I
recognized that in some areas, my practical experience was
inadequate. One day, while “surfing the net," God brought me to the
Master’s website and the answer to my prayers. Here was a school
offering exactly what I needed, even though I didn’t know it, and a
financial plan that could be made to fit my budget. On top of that,
they offered world-class instructors that some conventional schools
could only dream of. Excellence in training men and women to do
God’s work is paramount to the school’s goal.
Since
being allowed to complete several classes at Master’s, I have been
especially blessed by the affiliation with faculty and other
students. My church administration has improved and both medical
personnel and ministry friends now invite individuals to visit with
me as they begin to face their life problems.
Master’s has made an immeasurable and positive difference in my
family and church life. The influence Master’s learning provided to
me has had far reaching effects in my community. Individuals known
only to God and I have been brought into salvation as a direct
result of my experience with Master’s.
Professional staff, top quality affordable learning, I encourage
everyone to come join the professionals working for the Lord’s
vineyard. I really believe the last barrier to Christian education
has been removed."
Dr. Bob
Wilson, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Alvord, TX; Chaplain,
Wise Regional Hospital, Decatur, TX; Mayor, City of Alvord, TX;
Former Chaplain, Alred Maximum Security Prison, Wichita Falls, TX.
 "First let
me take this opportunity to thank you and the staff of Master’s
International School of Divinity for the excellent curriculum and
service you provide. You have made it possible for people like
myself to pursue an education that would otherwise be impossible to
achieve through conventional educational methods of attending a
seminary full time. For many of us, this simply is not an option –
we have jobs and families to support first.
I
completed my degree, a Bachelor of Practical Ministry in Chaplaincy,
completely off-campus. I was able to transfer my previously
completed college credits from our local community college and
therefore all of the classes in my Bachelor’s curriculum were core
ministry classes.
I found
the classes to be very straight forward and based on a simple “learn
at your own pace” methodology. The combination of audio lectures and
text book follow standard college format of lecture and text book
and advisors were always available should I need clarification of
any point.
I was
actually quite surprised at how quickly I was able to complete the
courses and receive my degree. Like any educational institution or
opportunity, you only get out of it what you put into it. Your
program made it possible for me to achieve my goal.
A degree
isn’t going to make anyone a better Christian. It isn’t going to
make anyone suddenly wise. What it does is provide a sound
foundation in Christian theology, history, or practical applications
that can’t be taught in a church environment. It gives you the
confidence needed to progress to the next level of your Christian
walk in service to others.
I have
been the Associate Pastor at our church for over a year now and it
has been the best experience of my life. My degree didn’t make this
happen, but it provided me with a solid foundation to build on,
taught me the skills to minister to others in diverse circumstances,
and gave me the confidence necessary to accept the challenge. Being
a Pastor isn’t easy – but it is worth every step of the journey.
I would
just like to say thank you Master’s for understanding the needs of
those like me. God bless you and yours."
Dennis
Miley, Associate Pastor, Hollywood Church of the Brethren,
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
 "I made
myself a promise when I entered the ministry in 1981, that first of
all I would finish the Masters degree that I had started and
secondly, that I would not coast in the last half of my ministry,
but that I would finish strong. Master's International School of
Divinity helped me keep both promises. What I hadn't anticipated was
how blessed I would be by my involvement with Master's. The classes
became an avenue for personal spiritual renewal. I found myself
signing up for the next seminar with great anticipation of what God
would speak into my life next. I was never disappointed! The icing
on the cake was the retooling with significant ministry tools for
the last half. I can't thank you enough for the affordable
opportunity that you provided to me. You were a God-send!"
Rev. Dr.
Robert T. Sievers, First Baptist Church, Ontario, Oregon
 "My degree
from MISD helped me to obtain the opportunities for doing both
Visitation and Discipleship Ministries through my local church. I
have had many exciting experiences because of this, and have even
had the privilege of leading others to the Lord as a result. I lead
small groups and will be teaching a Growing in Christ discipleship
course for new believers. My Pastor gives me referrals of people to
visit. They can be at a hospital, nursing home, or at home visits. I
recently expanded to doing visitations at jails also. I do follow-up
phone calls for those who have recently committed their lives to
Christ during the services. I believe that my training at MISD
equipped me to do the ministries that I am currently doing. I earned
a B.S. in Practical Ministry (Chaplaincy Program). And I am now
enrolled again at MISD in the Master of Ministry Biblical Counseling
program. I have had a great experience with Masters . I would highly
recommend it!"
Brenda L.
Almquist
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