Become Equipped to Plant, Lead, and Multiply Churches with an MA in Church Multiplication
What if you could help launch a thriving church, transform a community, and expand God’s kingdom while being mentored by experienced ministry leaders? If you’re passionate about reaching people with the Gospel and want to become equipped for church planting, Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Church Multiplication can help prepare you to step into that calling.
This residential degree blends theological depth, practical strategy, and hands-on ministry training to help you become a dynamic church planter. You can study under theologians, pastors, and experienced church planters who have spent years researching and writing on the topic of church multiplication as well as helping to grow congregations. With courses focused on church planting contexts, methodologies, and the character of a church planter, you can gain the knowledge and skills to start, lead, and multiply churches in diverse communities.
More than just theory, this program connects you directly with real ministry settings and leaders. Through research, writing, and fieldwork, you can examine different models of church planting, explore how to apply biblical truth to today’s cultural landscape and build strategies for long-term ministry impact. Whether you’re hoping to plant a church, revitalize a struggling congregation, or lead in a missions-focused role, this degree can help equip you to change lives for Christ.
Are you ready to take the next step in your ministry journey? Train for church multiplication at Liberty University and start making a difference today.
Accreditation
Your seminary degree is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and has met rigorous accreditation standards. You can feel confident that your degree is both academically excellent and well-respected among churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Church Multiplication Degree?
Choosing Liberty University’s master’s in church multiplication means immersing yourself in a residential program designed to help equip you for impactful church planting and leadership. At Liberty, you can be mentored by distinguished faculty who possess a wealth of real-world ministry experience. Our faculty is made up of respected authors, speakers, and pastors who offer deep theological insight while providing practical training rooted in years of hands-on church leadership. Their experience in church planting, research, and ministry strategy can help you receive academic knowledge and the tools to apply what you’ve studied in real-world settings.
Most of your studies will take place in the Freedom Tower, home to the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity – one of the largest schools for religious studies and ministerial training in the world. This state-of-the-art facility provides a dynamic academic environment with modern classrooms, dedicated prayer spaces, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty and peers who share your passion for church growth and multiplication. Studying on campus also places you in a thriving Christian community where you can build lifelong relationships, engage in discipleship, and strengthen your calling alongside fellow students, helping you prepare for ministry.
As a student at Liberty, you can be part of a diverse and growing student body with peers from all 50 states and over 75 countries. This rich cultural and theological diversity can enhance classroom discussions and help broaden your perspective, helping to prepare you for ministry in local and global contexts. By choosing Liberty’s MA in Church Multiplication, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re stepping into a vibrant, Christ-centered community committed to advancing God’s kingdom through church planting and leadership.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
What Will You Study in Our Church Multiplication Master’s Degree?
Throughout Liberty’s MA in Church Multiplication, you can build a strong theological foundation while gaining practical skills for launching and sustaining new churches. This program can help equip you with biblical knowledge, strategic insight, and hands-on experience to engage in church planting and multiplication.
You can study biblical interpretation and theological foundations in depth, helping you develop a firm grasp of Scripture and its application to ministry. You can also examine core doctrines and theological principles, helping ensure your church planting efforts are grounded in sound biblical teaching. Alongside this, you will explore the Church’s mission and the biblical mandate for evangelism, studying how to cultivate a disciple-making culture within a new congregation.
As you progress, your coursework will focus on a church planter’s calling and character, guiding you to reflect on your leadership style, spiritual maturity, and readiness for ministry. You can analyze different church planting contexts and methodologies, exploring how to adapt your approach to diverse communities, cultures, and demographic settings. These courses can help you develop strategic church planting models, teaching you how to assess a region’s needs, build a core team, and implement sustainable ministry practices.
Beyond the core curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree with elective courses that align with your unique calling. Whether you want to explore advanced leadership principles, discipleship strategies, or specialized aspects of ministry, can help you expand your knowledge in order to enhance your church planting efforts.
The program culminates in a church planting internship, where you can apply what you’ve studied in a real-world ministry setting. This hands-on experience allows you to work alongside seasoned leaders, engage in practical ministry work, and develop church growth and multiplication strategies. Through this internship, you can gain invaluable insight into the challenges and rewards of planting a church, helping prepare you to step into leadership.
View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon) and check out our featured courses below for more information!
Featured Courses
BIBL 500 – Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation
DSMN 525 – The Great Commission: Evangelism and Biblical Multiplication
EVCP 610 – Church Planting Contexts and Methodologies
THEO 505 – Theological Foundations
Highlights
Degree Information
Careers
Admission Requirements
Highlights of Our MA in Church Multiplication Degree
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Hands-On Church Planting Experience – This degree goes beyond the classroom by integrating real-world ministry training. Through a dedicated church planting internship, you’ll engage with experienced church leaders, apply strategic models, and gain firsthand experience in launching and growing a church.
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Study in the Freedom Tower – As a residential student, you’ll train in Liberty University’s 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower, home to one of the world’s largest religious studies and ministerial training schools. This state-of-the-art facility provides a dynamic learning environment, fostering academic and spiritual growth.
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A Thriving Christian Community – You’ll be surrounded by like-minded students who share your passion for ministry. With diverse discipleship groups and mentorship opportunities, the residential experience can help you grow spiritually and build lifelong relationships.
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Access to World-Class Ministry Resources – Our campus offers extensive theological resources, including the Jerry Falwell Library, cutting-edge research facilities, and ministry training centers. It is designed to support academic and spiritual development, with spaces for worship, study, and hands-on ministry preparation.
Master’s in Church Multiplication Degree Information
- Residential
- 36 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 50% of your required credits
- This program falls under our Liberty Theological Seminary
- View our master’s in biblical studies Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- View our course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for MA in Church Multiplication Graduates
- Associate pastor
- Church planter
- Church planting network staff
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Professor
Admission Requirements for Our Master of Arts in Church Multiplication Degree
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Questionnaire
- Pastoral recommender contact information
- Self-certification form for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
