A Sample of What Our Graduates Have to Say.

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.

Sincerely,
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!"

With love through Christ,
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 877 West Cherry Ave Selmer, TN 38375
www.lakeviewbaptistselmer.com
 

"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!"

In His Grip - 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, M. Min.
Executive Director
The Open Door
www.theopendoor.com
 

"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,
A graduate of Trinity Bible College & Seminary with Distinction honors;
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.

"There's not a day that passes that I don't think about the magnitude of Bible teaching and the power to do so through distance learning.  The sincerity, kindness, professionalism of the administration and staff create an atmosphere of excitement and commitment to obtain a certificate or degree with the most convenience and assistance. 

I have found Master's International School of Divinity to be the ideal place to offer students the opportunity to excel in such disciplines as counseling and mentoring.  They can excel because they have instructional information that does not negate their ability to be creative and use the Bible as they source of further understanding on the subjects.

Master's is a blessing to me because I don't have the time nor energy to live on a school campus.  Right in my own office is where I have my classes by audio tape and prepare my lessons on computer.   Master's deters the myth that one cannot go back to school and get a degree.  It was forty years between receiving my Bachelors Degree and my Masters Degree.  It won't be that long between my Masters Degree and my Doctors Degree!  It's just too convenient to miss the golden opportunity to learn more about and become better."

Thelma Wells, B.A..; M.Min.
President, A Woman of God Ministries
Speaker/Author, Women of Faith Conferences 

"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
Fredericksburgh, Virginia
www.hcob.net

"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!" 

In Christ's Love,
Rev. Dr. Robert T. Sievers
First Baptist Church, Ontario, Oregon

"I praise the Lord every time I think about Master's International School of Divinity. It has allowed me to be in full-time ministry without having to commute to classes at a campus. I was able to earn my Master of Biblical Studies degree in Pastoral Ministry and my Doctor of Biblical Studies degree in Pastoral Ministry in a relatively short amount of time because I could work straight through the summer without the usual seminary vacation breaks. Quite frankly, I received a high quality seminary education at an affordable price that is well respected in my denomination which is the ultimate test of any seminary!"

In His grip,
Dr. David H. Hansen

"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