Center for Pastoral Development
Tomorrow’s pastors come from Today’s healthy churches
The Center for Pastoral Development has been established as a singularly-focused ministry to serve the Grace Gospel Fellowship and qualified Mid-Acts Dispensational churches and fellowships domestically and internationally through accessible, high-quality pastoral preparation and equipping.
What It Is
The Center for Pastoral Development is a dedicated ministry focused exclusively on the identification, preparation, and equipping of pastors. It has provided a clear pathway for men called to pastoral ministry within the Mid-Acts Dispensational tradition whether preparing for first-time service, seeking credentialing, or strengthening existing ministry skills.
Core Features
Mid-Acts Dispensational
Rooted in the distinctive theology and practice of the Grace movement.
Online & Accessible
Fully online with independent-study options. Optional short on-campus intensives for deeper formation.
Low Cost
Designed for accessibility especially for international and second-career candidates.
Credential & Certification
Offers meaningful credentials and certification pathways without requiring a full degree.
Licensing & Ordination
Serves as a center for GGF licensing and ordination oversight and support.
Resource Hub
Has created and curated resources that advance pastoral development across the Fellowship.
Who It Serves
- All Grace Gospel Fellowship churches (domestic and international)
- Qualified Mid-Acts Dispensational churches and fellowships beyond GGF
- Pastoral candidates needing flexible, non-traditional pathways (older, international, bi-vocational)
- Churches that desire a ready-made pastoral development resource they can partner with
Strategic Value for Churches
Supplies a ready resource
when a church cannot provide full pastoral training itself
Partners with local churches
to advance pastoral development
Has strengthened the next generation
of Mid-Acts Dispensational pastoral leadership
Faculty & Delivery Model
Faculty have been drawn from qualified and degreed leaders within the GGF and broader Mid-Acts Dispensational community. Delivery emphasizes online and independent-study formats for maximum accessibility, with short, intensive on-campus experiences available for deeper formation and relationship-building.
