Dr. Leroy Goertzen
Director, Doctor of Ministry Program
Education
- D.Min. Leadership and Church Ministry – Talbot School of Theology
- Th.M. Old Testament – Grace Theological Seminary
- B.A. History and Philosophy – Grace University
About Dr. Goertzen
Dr. Goertzen serves as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program. Prior to joining Corban’s faculty in 2010, Dr. Goertzen served as a professor and D.Min. director for Northwest Baptist Seminary. Since entering ministry full-time in 1982, most of his career has been devoted to serving the church in associate and senior pastoral positions.
Dr. Goertzen is the author of Understanding, Managing & Redeeming Church Conflict (2012), and he has contributed articles to the Great Commission Research Journal. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, The Great Commission Research Network, and the Association for Doctor of Ministry Education.
“I’m a farm boy from a small Mennonite community on the plains of Nebraska. That upbringing has played large in my life. However, farming didn’t take, so my mom and dad sent me to college and seminary where God prepared me for full-time vocational ministry. I served in pastoral ministry in Nebraska and California for 25 years. In fulfilling a life-time dream, God opened a door for me to serve as a professor and leader equipping students for ministry, first at Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Washington, and now with Corban University.
More importantly, I’m married to Karen, a relationship that began my third year in college in the fall of 1975. She’s the love of my life. We have three married children: Tanya, Angie, and Mindy. We have been blessed to be able to work together in vocational ministry all of our married lives.
I enjoy spending time with my family—my seven grandchildren in particular—playing guitar, mandolin and percussion instruments, keeping abreast of Big Red (the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team), working in my wood shop, and engaging in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, camping and hiking.”
Recently Taught Courses
Building a Christ-Centered Home
Explore the biblical design for family life. Learn how to build healthy, Christ-centered relationships at home while addressing real-world challenges, responsibilities, and cultural pressures facing today’s families.
Teaching Scripture
Learn how to teach the Bible with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Practice proven teaching methods, explore key learning principles, and gain real-world experience in leading Bible lessons in a variety of contexts.
Doctor of Ministry Thesis
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After being integrally involved in church ministry for 25 years, I grew increasingly passionate about training those whom God will use to build His church. Corban University shares my passion, as evidenced by their long successful track record of training and placing Christian ministry practitioners in the church and so many other places of influence in the Northwest and around the world. It’s a fulfilling life dream to serve in unison with those on mission to train Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.
Dr. Leroy Goertzen
Publications
“The Pale Green Door” in Behind Colorful Doors. DFWills Publishing, Create Space, 2016.
“Who is Sitting at Your Table?” in Dedicating Heart and Mind to God. Corban University, 2015.
“How Do We Use Power and Authority?” in Dedicating Heart and Mind to God. Corban University, 2015.
“Seminary Education is More Important – and Obtainable – Than Ever” in Church Executive, 2014.
Understanding, Managing and Redeeming Church Conflict, Create Space, 2012.
“Extending the Table – Healthy Growth in the Family of God” in Dedicated, 2011.
Fellow Faculty
Dr. Jordan Newton
Chair, School of Ministry | Director of the KAIROS Program | Associate Professor of Christian Ministry
jnewton@corban.edu(509) 308-8415
