Overview
The Doctor of Ministry Leadership Track focuses on improving leadership capacity to understand systems, manage change, and develop as an organization. It combines theory with practice, theology with ministry, and collaborative learning with individual projects. Students work on three major projects and complete their program with an integrated research portfolio.
Next track begins:
May 2026
Application Deadlines
December 15, 2025 (International Students)
December 15, 2025 (Canadian & US Students Without an MDiv)
January 15, 2026 (Canadian & US Students With an MDiv)
Residency Dates
June 8-19, 2026
January 4-8, 2027
Program Format
The Doctor of Ministry Leadership Track is a cohort model, with some sequenced courses. Students will complete 12 courses within 3 years, with distance learning and residency phases each year.
- The distance learning phase includes reading, writing, research, reflection, application, and collaboration primarily supported by teachers, personal growth coaches, and research portfolio advisors.
- The residency phase – two weeks in June and one week in January – includes worship and prayer, lectures, plenary discussions, group activities, small group meetings, and individual work.
Post-DMin Certificate
The Post-DMin Certificate is designed for people who already have a DMin but want to take additional courses as continued education. Students will complete 3 courses† within 3 years.
Course titles, descriptions and sequence may be modified when warranted after due process by the DMin Program Committee and Academic Planning Committee.
Courses
Year A
- DMML 0901 Formation of the Leader
- DMML 0904 Leadership and Systems Theory†
- DMML 0951 Integration Overview
- DMML 0941 Exegeting Your Ministry Context
Year B
- DMML 0907 Leadership Development
- DMML 0903 Leadership and Change†
- DMML 0942 Philosophy of Christian Leadership
- DMML 0952 Integration Proposal
Year C
- DMML 0943 Ministry-Based Field Research
- DMML 0906 The Learning Organization†
- DMML 0905 Intercultural Leadership Competency
- DMML 0953 Integration Portfolio
† Courses included in the Post-DMin Certificate
Leadership Faculty & Instructors
Michael Krause
Track Leader
mkrause@tyndale.ca | 416.226.6620 ext. 2239
Dr. Michael Krause is the Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry. He has a broad range of ministerial experience in the urban church context, as well as social service agencies and educational institutions. He was the Director of Evergreen, Yonge Street Mission’s outreach to street-involved youth. He has had an active leadership role in multiple church plants.
Janet Clark
Janet Clark is the Dean Emerita of Tyndale University. She brings to her work a passion for holistic theological education that interweaves the spiritual, intellectual, vocational, and missional dimensions of Christian leadership.
Brian Craig
Brian Craig served in various pastoral roles with Canadian Baptists, retiring from the role of Director of Leadership Development for Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. He has taught in seminaries in Alberta, BC and Ontario, as well as internationally at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary among others. In addition to his involvement in the Tyndale DMin program, he currently is a docent showing The Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition for the Diocese of Hamilton.
Monica Kay
Monica is the Associate People Development Director of Youth Unlimited. Along with serving the YU staff, she volunteers and trains with Arrow Leadership. Her roles align with her passion to encourage spiritual, character and leadership growth.
Morar Murray-Hayes
Morar Murray-Hayes is the senior minister at Maple Grove United Church and has over 40 years of pastoral and leadership experience. She has taught at theological schools in Ontario and British Columbia and specializes in revitalization of congregations, compliancy and interfaith dialogue.
Lisa Pak
Lisa Pak serves at Finishing the Task, a Great Commission initiative led by Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church. She is the Director of Partnerships in Asia and also focuses on rising leaders and women. She also works closely with Wycliffe USA and the global effort for Bible Translation and Scripture Engagement and has pastored across South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Canada.
Dorothy Pang
Dorothy is a former lawyer, executive and senior leader in a multicultural church, Dorothy is currently serving as the Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre. She facilitates learning for leaders who are leading in intercultural spaces. She holds a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from UBC and is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and a certified facilitator of the Intercultural Conflict Styles (ICS) assessment. She describes her teaching style as highly interactive, cultivating self-awareness and surfacing shared insights.
Narry Santos
Narry Santos is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Intercultural Leadership and has experience in frontline ministry and church planting. He was born in the Philippines and received a PhD in the New Testament along with a PhD in Philippine Studies. He has served as a full-time pastor and church planter for over two decades.
Sharon Simmonds
Dr. Sharon Simmonds is committed to personal, team, and organizational development with Christian leaders and leadership groups. She serves in her local church and works as an independent contractor to equip God's people through coaching, teaching, writing, and facilitating. In her previous role with Arrow Leadership, Sharon directed leadership development programs, wrote Who Am I?: A devotional journey for you to soar in your identity in Christ, and co-authored Great Mentoring for Real Life Change
James Watson
James Watson is Internship Program Coordinator and Lecturer in Practical Theology with interdenominational experience in church planting, congregational revitalization, and community engagement.
Graham Watt
Graham values working at the intersection of faith, mental health, and human flourishing, believing that spiritual formation and emotional well-being can meaningfully inform and enrich each other. He is passionate about helping individuals and couples integrate their beliefs and values into their journey toward healing, resilience, and growth.