Diploma in Pastoral Ministry

Program Overview

The Diploma in Pastoral Ministry (DPM) at Remnant University is a non-degree pastoral training program in the stream of the Darakbang Evangelism Movement, focusing on biblical evangelism theology. Its mission is to raise multiethnic pastors, evangelists, and lay leaders from among the 237 nations and 5,000 people groups—leaders who will save their generation, heal the field, and carry out God’s absolute plan for world evangelization. Built upon the same core curriculum as Remnant University’s M.Div. program, the DPM provides a robust biblical and theological foundation, engraves the absolute covenant of the gospel into life, establishes deep roots in evangelism as a way of living, and shapes ministry DNA for lifelong pastoral and evangelistic service.

Ideal Candidates:

  • Aspiring pastors and evangelists preparing for ordination with a vision to fulfill the evangelism covenant
  • Church elders, deacons, and small group leaders committed to raising next-generation disciples and leaders in the evangelism movement.
  • Mission workers and lay leaders actively engaged in preaching, teaching, field ministry, and healing evangelism.

Program Objectives:

  1. Biblical & Theological Foundation – Establish a gospel-centered framework for ministry that connects all of Scripture to the covenant and evangelism.
  2. Core Ministry Skills – Train in preaching, teaching, counseling, discipling, leadership, and mission strategy for the 237 nations & 5000 people groups.
  3. Field Ministry Integration – Apply the Word in actual ministry fields through mentoring, on-site training, and mission trips.
  4. Servant-Leadership DNA – Cultivate leaders whose mindset, lifestyle, and ministry are shaped by the Gospel and the cross.
  5. Generational & Global Vision – Prepare leaders to raise future evangelists and lead churches/missions that fulfill Acts 1:8.

Admissions Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Pastoral recommendation from a leader aware of your evangelism commitment.
  • Statement of calling and purpose including covenant vision – A testimony of God’s guidance in your calling, your vision to fulfill the evangelism covenant, and how this program will equip you to save the field, the generation, and the nations.

Program Duration & Language

  • Duration: Typically, 3 years (full-time) or extended for part-time students in active ministry. 
  • Language of Instruction: Fully bilingual (English & Korean) to train global leaders.