A seminary built inside the life of the church.
The King’s Seminary equips men and women called by God to Spirit-empowered ministry through practical theological education and spiritual formation, for participation in the community and mission of God.
1997
Founded by Pastor Jack Hayford
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Graduate desgrees, MDiv to DMin
Trained close to a healthy local church. On purpose.
The story
The King’s Seminary was founded in 1997 by Pastor Jack Hayford while he was serving as senior pastor of The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California.
From the beginning, Hayford believed ministry preparation belonged alongside the life of a healthy local church, not apart from it. That conviction still shapes the seminary today. Every degree is built with the local church in view.
Today, The King’s Seminary is the graduate ministry school of The King’s University, an accredited institution with its own faculty, its own Southlake campus, and the Jack W. Hayford School of Graduate Studies. Gateway Church continues that original vision as a close ministry partner, giving students the opportunity to learn in proximity to the life of an active local church. The seminary prepares pastors, chaplains, missionaries, and ministry leaders to serve the Church wherever they are called.
Southlake, Texas
↓ On-ground campus
Ministry is learned in ministry.
How we teach
The King’s Library
↓ Graduate research
Every degree here is professional ministry preparation, wherever a student is in recognizing and developing their calling.
Master’s students carry practicum experience as part of the degree — supervised ministry with real responsibility. Doctoral students come from the other direction: the DMin requires completed seasons of vocational ministry before study begins, and active ministry service throughout.
Some graduates go to the pastorate; others to parachurch and marketplace ministry. The preparation holds either way.
Seven priorities that form everything we do.
What forms us
Scripture, clearly taught
The authoritative Word of God, communicated plainly.
A Spirit-formed life
A charismatic worldview lived out, not just studied.
Scripture, clearly taught
Formation happens inside a congregation, not apart from one.
Jewish roots of the faith
A deep commitment to the Christian faith’s Jewish foundations.
A life of prayer
Devoted to the practice and the power of it.
Worship that invites encounter
An open invitation for every person to meet the Lord’s presence.
Unity and reconciliation
Building bridges across the Body of Christ.
Seven programs. MDiv to DMin. Find yours.
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