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about us
our heart
When you graduate MLC, we hope that you are passionate to fulfill the Great Commission in your unique context. Our desire would be that you are...
More in love with Jesus
More in love with the local church
More confident and equipped in your calling
matt Scherbenske
Matt is the Bismarck campus Pastor at Evangel and serves as the Site Director for the Midwest Leadership College.
Serving for the previous 4+ years in a pastoral position, Matt also has a background that includes 15 years in K-12 education and leadership. He has a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and a Master's in Educational Leadership.
Matt and his wife, Sheri, have been married nearly 20 years and enjoy traveling - including with their four children: Hannah, Regan, Jonah, and Ainslee. During his down time, Matt enjoys a variety of sports - both watching and playing, hunting with his kids, and just enjoying his quiet time.
Practicum Leaders
MLC FAQ
Yes, we are proud to be partnering with Southeastern University to offer various online degree options for you to pursue. These degrees are coupled with practicum credits that go toward the student's ultimate graduation requirements and allow hands-on leadership experience in the chosen track.
Each candidate will start the process by filling out this application. Once the application process is complete, the MLC team will contact the student to set up an interview.
MLC offers rolling admission for every program and is broken into typical college semesters that allow applications at any time!
Each student should select their top two most desired ministry tracks during the application process. Through the onboarding process, the right fit for the student will be identified. That track will become the student’s focus.
Because Southeastern University is a regionally accredited institution, its partnership with MLC enables students who are enrolled in the degree-seeking program to apply for federal financial aid. In order to be eligible, students must apply for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA and maintain 12 credit hours each semester. Additionally, each student who is accepted into MLC automatically is granted the Legacy Makers Scholarship from Evangel totaling $5,000 a year.
Currently, MLC does not offer student loans or financial aid for the certified minister track.
Yes! Southeastern, being an accredited institution, works with the student to effectively transfer any existing college credits that are applicable to the degree the student is seeking. MLC has an academic advisor assigned to the partner site that will work with the student to ensure these credits are transferred.
Although dorms are not provided through MLC, many students choose to room with another MLC student while participating in the program. For affordable housing, Evangel has a contact list of attendees of the church who would love to house an MLC student as long as they have availability.
Champion Your Calling
