Abilene Christian University Graduate School of Theology

Project Information

• Initiative: Individual School Grant (ISG)
• Project Title: Collaborative Pathways: Equipping & Sustaining Ministerial Leaders through the Ministry Residency Program
• Project Description: The Collaborative Pathways project will move the successful Ministry Residency Program to sustainability by increasing the seminary's capacity to grow the program and integrate its collaborative pedagogical approach throughout the seminary's programming. The program places Master of Divinity students in yearlong congregational residencies with experienced mentors, integrating theological education with ministry practice. This collaborative approach recognizes the seminary, ministerial leaders, and congregations as essential partners in ministerial formation. By reducing financial barriers, the program helps students complete their education without debt and equips them to respond to calls to ministry.
• Project Area: Business model innovation | Congregational and denominational collaborations | Degrees or accelerated programs | Institutional restructuring | Residential education | Student affordability and resourcing
• Project Start Date: 25-Oct-01
• Project End Date: 29-Dec-31
• Project Amount: $1,000,000