Faithful leadership in Black ministry contexts requires more than perseverance. It requires depth, clarity, and theological grounding.
The Doctor of Ministry in Black Leadership and Ministry at Nazarene Theological Seminary was created for leaders serving in the realities of the Black Church and Black communities, where ministry is shaped by history, resilience, justice, and hope.
This cohort-based doctoral program engages Black Church history, Black Theology, Black Womanist Theology, and Black Liberation Theology while remaining deeply connected to each student’s ministry context.
Students stay rooted where they serve while learning in synchronous community and participating in site visits in Kansas City, Washington, D.C., and Accra, Ghana.
Your doctoral work should strengthen the work you are already doing.
Applications are open now.
Apply by July 31, at nts.edu/dmin
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The Mission of Nazarene Theological Seminary is to form faithful & effective ministers of the Gospel.
NTS offers flexible master's, doctoral, and certificate programs designed to prepare and equip students for ministry in a variety of contexts. Our courses are offered in-person at our Kansas City campus, online, and through video conferencing. NTS also offers opportunities for continuing education and formation for alumni and friends of NTS. Our alumni serve around the world as pastors, church pla
06/10/2026
NurturingCare is ready for business at . Two workshops and a ton of people to see! We are right beside the Nazarene Theological Seminary display.
06/09/2026
At NTS, professors are not distant experts. They are pastors, mentors, scholars, and guides.
Students learn from faculty whose wisdom has been formed through years of ministry and theological reflection.
This is one reason students consistently describe NTS as life changing.
There is still time to apply. Link in bio.
06/05/2026
For students in NTS's Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship program, the Ireland site visit is one of the most anticipated experiences of their journey.
It may be because of the beautiful landscapes, the sacred architecture, or the exceptional facilitators they meet along the way. More likely, though, it is because pilgrimage shapes the very fabric of the program, and Ireland offers a unique opportunity to experience it firsthand.
At NTS, context is where the work of theology finds its truest fulfillment. Our Doctor of Ministry students spend most of their learning hours immersed in their own ministry settings, but each year they are invited to step into someone else's context and discover what God might reveal in that new space.
Ireland is one of those places. Its beauty is unforgettable, but its deeper gift is the invitation to see, listen, and learn with fresh eyes.
To learn more about the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, visit nts.edu/dmin.
06/02/2026
Formation never stops. Welcome to summer at NTS.
Summer learning at Nazarene Theological Seminary continues in real ministry contexts, where students remain present in churches, communities, and daily life while engaging theological study.
Accessible excellence means learning where you live while staying deeply connected to a real academic community.
05/30/2026
The community of Nazarene Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. Harold Raser last month. Dr. Raser served as Professor of the History of Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary from 1980 until his retirement in 2018.
A memorial service honoring Dr. Raser will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Overland Park Church of the Nazarene. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m., with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites gifts to the Dr. Harold Raser Scholarship Fund at NTS.
To read the full reflection and/or give to the scholarship fund, visit nts.edu/remembering-dr-harold-raser
05/28/2026
Each year, the graduating class honors members of the NTS community who have deeply shaped their seminary experience through encouragement, friendship, and service.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Barnabas Award
Melinda Morgan
Heart of a Servant Award
Tim Evans
Kelly Varner
These honors reflect something central to NTS: theological formation happens not only in classrooms, but also in community, generosity, and faithful care for one another.
05/26/2026
With sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Lamar Hardwick, also known as the Autism Pastor, after a difficult journey with cancer. Dr. Hardwick was a champion of disability ministry, respected preacher and pastor to many. We ask that members of our community hold his wife and her family in our prayers. May God's grace forever shine on the legacy of Dr. Hardwick who graced us with his wisdom and passion.
05/22/2026
Juneteenth matters to the church and we want to answer your questions about it.
This Juneteenth, Praxis at Nazarene Theological Seminary will release a special panel discussion featuring Dr. Charles Thurman, Dr. Kelly Varner, Dr. Whitney Weathers, Rev. Irene Lewis-Wimbley, and Rev. Ryan Gage as they reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, the witness of the Black Church, and the ongoing call to faithful ministry today.
We want to hear your questions ahead of the conversation so our panelists can answer them.
Submit your questions by May 29 at the link below:
ntspraxis.org/juneteenth
Praxis at Nazarene Theological Seminary
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