About
Welcome to ADME
“Our mission is to strengthen the Doctor of Ministry degree across the diverse theological schools we represent.“
Greetings colleagues in ministry and leaders in Doctor of Ministry education!
I trust that if you’ve found your way to our page, you have a passion and sense of calling to the deep privilege it is to lead a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program. As DMin directors, we share the unique calling to walk alongside experienced religious leaders—encouraging them, challenging them, and creating space for renewal as they deepen their practice of ministry.
I have the honor to serve as the President of the Association for Doctor of Ministry Education (ADME) and I would like to invite you to join this impressive network of DMIN professionals. ADME is a community designed to help DMIN directors network to share resources and support, learn from one another, and empower ministry practitioners in our programs. Our mission is to strengthen the Doctor of Ministry degree across the diverse theological schools we represent.
Membership in ADME offers many benefits, including:
Professional connection: ADME is the only professional association for theological education that holds affiliate membership with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada.
Annual conference: Each spring, ADME hosts a conference focused on the most pressing issues facing DMin programs, offering collaboration, practical resources, and best practices.
The Journal of Christian Ministry: Our annual, peer-reviewed publication provides space for theological reflection on ministry practice, as well as opportunities for members to publish articles and book reviews.
ATS partnership: Through our relationship with ATS, members have regular opportunities to engage with accreditation experts on the formation and revision of DMin program standards.
We invite you to join us and become a part of ADME. Together, we will continue to strengthen the Doctor of Ministry degree and equip our DMin students for faithful, effective ministry.
Dr. Meredith Hoxie Schol
President,
Association for Doctor of Ministry Education
Director of Doctoral Studies
Drew University
174
ATS schools that offer DMin
29
Countries combined students represented
1863
DMin Completions for 2022
12305
Students pursuing DMin or other Prof. degree (2022 ATS)
Why ADME?
“Let’s Strengthen DMin education together.”
The Association for Doctor of Ministry Education (ADME) was established to cultivate discussion, research, and the interchange of information regarding DMin programs with the intent of strengthening them and advancing DMin concerns in theological education by:
1) Encouraging students to think deeply in order to minister effectively;
2) Facilitating collaboration among DMin programs regarding best practices;
3) Creating venues for thoughtful and scholarly discussion of contemporary ministry issues and concerns;
4) Developing consensus in excellence for DMin education;
5) Providing venues for mutual support among DMin champions; and
6) Promoting the DMin degree as an essential contribution to theological education.
All these purposes are pursued in regular dialogue with The Association of Theological Schools.
ADME holds affiliate status with The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
If you are a DMin dean, director, associate director or serve in other related educational leadership capacities we invite you to partner with ADME.
Dr. Preben Vang
Vice President, Association for Doctor of Ministry Education
Executive Director, Doctor of Ministry Program and Professor of Christian Scriptures
George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University
We’ve Gained Perspective
"The opportunity to meet other leaders serving in Doctor of Ministry education has proved to be invaluable. We've gained perspective, learned about ways to strengthen our program, and have made new friends."
Essential Space
"ADME is an essential space to 1) network with experienced academic leaders that champion DMin education, 2) collaborate around best-practices in overseeing a DMin degree program, and 3) better understand ATS accreditation standards and support.”
ADME Experience
"Getting to know other key influencers in the DMin world of education is critical for all our success."
Welcomed Newcomer!
I attended the ADME conference the very first year I became director of the DMin program at Denver Seminary. As a newcomer, I was welcomed into the guild, and my myriad questions were answered with grace and wisdom.
Tools for Effectiveness
“Through this collegial group all of our DMin programs are strengthened. Leaders of DMin programs are encouraged and given tools to make their programs more effective.“
Great value!
"The resources and engagement fostered within each and every conference I have been able to attend have provided a great value to our own DMin program."
A Premier Opportunity
"ADME is the premier professional organization for leaders in DMin programs across the United States and Canada. While we differ in size and focus, we have a great deal to learn from each other."