YOUR GOOD, HIS GLORY
Equipping Ministry Leaders
Serving the Local Church
Expanding the Kingdom
Our Mission
Ascent College equips Spirit-empowered leaders to be passionate, principled, and practical ministers through Biblical education and leadership formation.
GUIDING VALUES
You belong here.
Ascent College welcomes learners from all walks of life. That means you! We believe in God’s call on your life.
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (2 Peter 2:9, NIV)
God is raising up His sons and daughters for purposeful ministry leadership. It is our commitment and promise to graduate students with comprehensive theological training that reflects mature Christian character, fueling active service in both the local church and on the global mission field. Our online programs are flexible and affordable, designed to come alongside busy lives on mission for Christ. There is truly something for everyone.
So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.
(Colossians 1:10-11, NIV)
EXPLORE OUR MINISTRY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Academic Excellence. Real-Time Experience.
CERTIFICATES
Targeted one-year programs designed to immediately impact and improve the leadership effectiveness of church staff, volunteers, and lay leaders serving the local church in children’s ministry, youth ministry, digital ministry, pastoral counseling, and more.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Traditional two-year degree plans provide cost-effective foundational skills training and theological education as students prepare for quicker entry workforce entry and volunteer service in the local church or lay the groundwork for further academic study.
DIPLOMA
Robust academic programming to amplify Biblical knowledge and ministry leadership skills for lifelong learners, college graduates seeking continued development, and curious individuals exploring higher education prior to committing to long-term degree plans.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Four-year traditional academic paths to prepare students for leadership positions in a chosen field of ministry – biblical studies, children’s ministry, Christian counseling, intercultural studies, digital ministry, youth ministry, ministerial leadership, or worship leadership.
What Our Students Say
Katelyn
DML, ASML“Ascent College considers the needs of its students. They understand that putting God first and serving should be a priority in life, not just in school.”
Delphia
BAML Biblical Studies“Ascent College is family. They walk with you through your educational journey every step of the way. As a wife, mom, and educator, I love how convenient it is to take classes online.”
Jean-Paul
BSML Christian Counseling“I loved the teachers; they were so passionate, inspiring, and knowledgeable. The school had a family feel to it that felt warm, connected, and personal.”