The world needs gospel-minded leaders who can faithfully serve Christ in every sphere of life. Leavell College's Tentmaker Degrees combine strong biblical and ministry training with practical marketplace preparation, equipping graduates to make an impact wherever God calls them. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's tentmaking model, these degrees prepare students to support themselves, open doors for the Gospel, and serve effectively in both ministry and professional settings.
Whether you plan to serve as a pastor, church leader, missionary, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, business professional, or bi-vocational minister, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to integrate faith, work, and ministry. As churches and mission fields continue to evolve, Tentmaker graduates are uniquely prepared to lead, serve, and advance the Kingdom in a variety of contexts around the world.
No. These programs will equip kingdom servants for various full-time ministries as well.
No. You can dually enroll at another school to complete vocational training during your Leavell College studies.
Yes, it is possible. If you have 15 credit hours in the same field that is non-ministry related, those credits can be transferred into the Tentmaker degree.
Yes. You may qualify for Title IV funding at Leavell College if you attend a partnering vocational school.
No. Although we may not have a partnership with a school in your area, you can still transfer coursework into the Tentmaker program.
Yes, it is possible to receive vocational credit for prior life or work experience in a technical field. However, any credit awarded is contingent upon our institution's review process. Your experience and supporting documentation would need to be evaluated to determine whether it meets the appropriate requirements for vocational credit.
