Innovation, Diversity, and Sustainability

Starting Spring 2027 Navigating Seismic Shifts

Led by Dr. Mark DeYmaz, this unique concentration equips ministry leaders to navigate the seismic shifts shaping the future of the American Church. With a focus on building healthy multiethnic congregations, creating innovative and sustainable economic models (Church Economics), and increasing cultural intelligence (CQ®), students will explore practical frameworks and cutting-edge strategies to lead faithfully and effectively in dynamic ministry contexts. This cohort is ideal for pastors, planters, network leaders, and change agents who desire to align biblical theology with 21st-century realities. Begins January 2027.

Start Date

January (Spring) 2027

Application Deadline

November 15

Deadline for Priority Consideration for Scholarships

October 15

Cohort Leader

Mark DeYmaz

Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Mosaix Institute

Mark planted the Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas in 2001, a multi-ethnic and economically diverse church in the urban center of Little Rock where he remains the directional leader. In 2004, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network and continues to serve as CEO and convene its triennial national conference in Dallas, TX. Mark has written eight books including Building a Healthy Multiethnic Church; Disruption; and The Coming Revolution in Church Economics. Read more about Dr. Mark DeYmaz.

Concentration Courses

Church Economics

If churches and nonprofits want to not only survive but thrive in the future, leaders must learn to leverage assets, bless the community, empower entrepreneurs, and create multiple streams of income to effectively fund mission. In this course, students will learn proven, practical insights to help local church pastors and ministry leaders rethink sustainability and apply forgotten methods of stewardship to maximize kingdom impact.

This course will meet atMosaic Church in Little Rock, Arkansasfor onsite learning at a leading multiethnic church.

Guest Lecturers Include

Dr. Jay Moon

Professor of Evangelism & Church Planting and Director of the Office of Faith, Work, and Economics at Asbury Theological Seminary

Grace Duddy Pomroy

Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary

Dr. Dan Davidson

Director of Church Economics

Leading a Healthy Multiethnic Church

Building a healthy multiethnic church is a path for living out God's call to be one church for the sake of the gospel. This course will provide a roadmap for creating ministries that embrace and celebrate all people. It will provide the theological foundation for multiethnic churches and outline seven core commitments required for multiethnic churches.

Guest Lecturers Include

Dr. Derwin Gray

Founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church

Dr. Michael Emerson

Baker Institute’s Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy

Noemi Chavez

Cultural Intelligence

Through this course students will learn to critically evaluate the theological, sociological, and organizational dynamics that shape cultural engagement within Christian ministry contexts. Students will also integrate biblical and theological frameworks with the Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) model to inform faithful and effective ministry in diverse settings.

Guest Lecturers Include

Dr. Harry Li

Senior Pastor of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas, Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Certified Facilitator

Dr. Graham McKeague

Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Certified Trainer

Dr. Karen Dowling

Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer of Indiana Wesleyan University

Ready to Learn More? Let Us Know!

Doctor of Ministry

Billy Graham Hall, 3rd Floor
501 College Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187

630.752.7815
D.Min@wheaton.edu

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