Western Seminary Bay Area

07/31/2026

Bay Area Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership (MAML) Cohort #5
Launching January 2027

Bay Area cohort students receive over 40% off tuition and earn course credit for the hours they serve in their ministry context—making seminary more accessible for leaders.

Learn in community—journey alongside the same group as you grow in biblical and theological depth.

Apply now or learn more by emailing: [email protected]

Video by Blake Patchin

06/22/2026

Western Seminary is launching new in-person MA in Leadership & Ministry cohorts in Portland, Boise, and the Bay Area! 🎉

Making biblical and theological education more accessible, affordable, and practical for ministry leaders who want to deepen their training while continuing to serve in their local context.

Learn alongside a cohort, grow in community, and be equipped for ministry. Check out the post below for more information!

📣 New MA in Ministry and Leadership Cohorts launching in the next year!

📍Portland, OR – Fall 2026
📍Boise, ID – Spring 2027
📍Bay Area, CA – Spring 2027

MAML Cohorts are uniquely designed to equip and train local church leaders within their current ministry contexts.

Now accepting applicants. Learn more: https://www.westernseminary.edu/academics/cohort-landing

05/26/2026

Bay Area MAML Cohort #5 | Spring 2027
Where theology meets real ministry conversations.
The Bay Area Masters of Arts Cohort brings ministry leaders together to grow in Bible and theology through meaningful conversations, practical learning, and relationships built along the journey together.

If you, or someone you know, may be interested in being part of the next Bay Area Cohort, we would love to connect!

Cassy Pendleton — [email protected]

04/27/2026

Bay Area Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership (MAML) Cohort #5 - Launching January 2027!

Bay Area cohort students receive over 40% off tuition and earn course credit for the hours they serve in their ministry context—making seminary more accessible and affordable.

Learn in community—journey alongside the same group as you grow in biblical and theological depth.

Apply now or learn more by emailing: [email protected]

02/05/2026

Theology matters. Huge congratulations to the MA in Ministry & Leadership graduates we celebrated Friday night. It was a meaningful evening of worship, stories, and hearing from members of the cohort—such a gift to mark this moment together.

We’re excited to continue this work with a new Bay Area MA cohort launching this FALL in San Jose. This cohort model began a few years ago, and we’re now serving five MA cohorts in San Jose, with one recently launched in Sacramento and another in the works in Orange County. Email cpendleton@westernseminary for more details!

Our heart is to make theological training more accessible for ministry leaders across California, which is why this program was uniquely designed for our context. We’re also thrilled to share that a Doctor of Ministry program in the Bay Area will be announced soon.

We believe theological formation matters more than ever—and it’s been an honor to walk with these students through the study, sacrifice, and faithfulness that brought them to this moment. So grateful, and already missing our time together.

01/28/2026