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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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø?
ATS-Accredited: Seminary programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the , 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, 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.â€
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Bee
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) ()
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ()
- Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing ()