Student Testimonials

"...you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8

William Horton

"The MAGL program helped me clarify my calling and understand how my ministry fits into the larger, global aim of the church in fulfilling the Great Commission. When asked what he would like to share with current MAGL students, William encouraged students to keep their minds on their end goals as they pursue their studies. He continued, "There will be times when the work will be fun and rewarding and times when the work will be difficult. But knowing that it is all for the end goal of reaching the lost and making Jesus' name known around the world makes it worthy of our greatest efforts!"

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Darbi Moore

"When asked what the most important lesson was while getting her MAGL degree, Darbi recalled that the program taught her to be curious about people and their stories. She shared that she uses this curiosity to grow her understanding of the person so she can spread the message of hope. The MAGL program also showed her that God has a heart for the nations."

Darbi advised MAGL students, "Do not limit the scope of Gospel change to your career. Find ways to apply daily theology and missiology lessons and use your gifts and strengths right where God has positioned you." She concluded, "I am grateful to see God use the things I have learned in the program on both large and small scales and experience the beauty in living out the Great Commission."

The MAGL program helped Darbi see that she was limiting how God could use her. She initially thought of missions in terms of her location. After asking God to open her eyes to those around her, she could see people from unreached places around her. She shared, "Living missionally-minded has transformed how I see people and cherish the opportunity to get to know those who live in similar circles as me."

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Stephanie Johnson

"I have learned more about the love of Christ and living out my burden for the lost through the M. A. in Global Leadership program at DBU than ever before. I couldn't ask for a better institution to learn not only academics, but also how to live out servant leadership in my everyday life. I hope to take what I have learned and apply it to the mission field one day, whether that be internationally or right in my own neighborhood."

Susan Williams

"A few years after college, I found myself working for an organization that plans global service projects, and I began to consider graduate school. I looked at programs at other schools, but the M.A. in Global Leadership was obviously the best fit for combining leadership skills and ministry."