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Leadership Development for Ministry in Today’s Cultural Contexts
Culturally Competent and Compassionate: Understand and adapt your ministry to the needs of diverse cultural and social contexts as you form relationships and expand God’s work.
Online and in Your Community: This program is designed to be flexible, affordable and supportive with online classes and three 1-week residencies in North America.
Theologically Sound: Rooted in an evangelical, Anabaptist and ecumenical tradition, FPBS will equip you to deepen your faith and grow your ministry with a foundation of sound, rigorous theology.
Mentored Spiritual Formation: Grow as a leader and challenge your own perspective through one-on-one mentorship with an experienced ministry coach or spiritual director.
Why Choose Fresno Pacific University?
ATS-Accredited: Seminary programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, which sets a standard to improve theological schools and the communities they serve.
#1 Private University for Social Mobility: FPU is ranked the #1 private university in the nation for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal.
Central Valley’s Only Accredited Christian University: FPU has been uplifting the Central Valley community through education rooted in faith for over 80 years.
Affordable and Accessible: We’re committed to making education affordable by providing access to financial aid opportunities for seminary students.
Shaping the Heart and Soul of Central California
At Fresno Pacific University, we’re proud to be the Central Valley’s only accredited Christian university. Our deep faith and pride in our community drives us to provide affordable, Christ-centered education that transforms the lives of our students and the communities they serve.
Josiah W., M.A. in Ministry, Leadership & Culture“I've learned so much in regards to how to pastor a church while navigating the issues of our day. I was challenged to look at the world holistically and see what God can do through someone who chooses to pursue transformation of their city on a long-term basis.”
Accreditation and Accolades
- Ranked #1 private university in the West for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 20 Best Bang for the Buck in the Western Region by Washington Monthly
- Ranked one of America's Best Colleges by The Wall Street Journal
- Ranked in the Top 50 for Student Experience by The Wall Street Journal
- The only Christian college in the western U.S. with a 5-star rating at Money
- Ranked #1 university in the 2025 Best of Central California competition by The Fresno Bee
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) (https://www.wscuc.org/)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/)
- Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (http://www.rn.ca.gov/)