Accelerate
We’re serious about training leaders for the kingdom.
That’s why we created the Accelerate Program. What if you could earn your Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in only five years of intense study? How could God use you? Whether your calling is to Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Missions, Christian Education, or another ministry, there is an Accelerate degree track to equip you for a lifetime of ministry. This innovative residential or online program combines rigorous academic study with practical ministry preparation resulting in one of the most effective programs around.
Community
Each accepted student will be placed in a ministry cohort that provides encouragement and strengthens learning. Cohorts spend time with leading ministers and scholars who bring unique insights for faithful ministry in the modern world. These cohorts allow students to prepare for lifelong ministry and learning through the strong support of a community of learners – an essential skill for ministry success and longevity.
Leadership
Both the cohorts and the academic classes stress essential competencies that enable each graduate to be a high-capacity leader. Unique learning environments, practicums and courses reinforce leadership ideas that help each student to become a leader ready to make a difference for Christ through the local church and on the mission field.
Discipline
The academic rigor of Accelerate challenges students to develop capacities of self-discipline that are essential for ministry success. Lazy students need not apply! Students are required to maintain a 3.0 while taking 30 credit hours per academic year to remain in the program. Accelerate students are top performers who are able to demonstrate balance in life and ministry while striving for excellence. The accountability of the cohorts and the caring community of Midwestern helps build into each student the discipline required to succeed in ministry today and tomorrow.
Experience
Accelerate engages students in first-hand ministry. Take part in street evangelism. Encourage a church plant. Serve as part of a church revitalization. Through internships and practicums, students move beyond the classroom to take what they are learning into various fields of ministry. Evangelism, missions, preaching, apologetics, planting – it’s all here and Kansas City provides one of the best environments to engage the world around you each week as you learn.
Accelerate Tracks
Accelerate MDiv
BA Biblical Studies to Master of Divinity
Available on-campus and online.
The Accelerate track allows students to earn their BA, Biblical Studies and MDiv in just five years. For their first two years in the program, Accelerate track students will participate in program dinners, writer shops, and engage in discipleship with the program director and others to enhance their academic skills, gain ministry competency, and grow in their walk with Christ.
Quick Glance
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies
- Master of Divinity
Length: 5 Years
Ministry Training: Pastor, Evangelist, Associate Pastor, Professor
Accelerate Missions
BA Intercultural Studies to Master of Divinity, International Church Planting
Available on-campus.
The Accelerate: Missions track allows students to earn their BA, Intercultural Studies and MDiv, International Church Planting in just five years.
Quick Glance
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts, Intercultural Studies
- Master of Divinity, International Church Planting
Length: 5 Years
Ministry Training: International Missionary, Church Planter
Accelerate Biblical Counseling
BA Biblical Studies or BA Christian Ministry to MA Biblical Counseling
Available on-campus and online.
The Accelerate: Biblical Counseling track allows students earn their Bachelor of Arts in either Christian Ministry or Biblical Studies and MA, Biblical counseling in as little as four and a half years.
Quick Glance
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies OR Bachelor of Arts, Christian Ministry
- Master of Arts, Biblical Counseling
Length: 4.5-5 Years
Ministry Training: Biblical Counselor (Local Church, Counseling Center, or Wider Ministry Setting)
Accelerate Christian Education
BA Christian Ministry to MA Christian Education
Available on-campus and online.
The Accelerate: Christian Education track allows students to earn their BA, Christian Ministry and MA, Christian Education in as little as four and a half years.
Quick Glance
Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts, Christian Ministry
- Master of Arts, Christian Education
Length: 5 Years
Ministry Training: Missions, Denominational Work, Educational Ministries
Current Student Resources
Current Accelerate students can access academic resources related to credit by exams by following these links.