There are cities in need of churches and churches in need of pastors.

Thank you for training men for pastoral ministry.

The History of The Master’s Seminary

1977

Talbot Theological Seminary opens an extension campus at Grace Community Church
1986

The Master’s Seminary is founded as a graduate school of the Master’s College. During its inaugural year, the school has ninety-five students and four full-time faculty members on the campus of Grace Community Church, and it offers a Master of Divinity degree program.
1992

A second degree, the Master of Theology is added to provide advanced training in exegesis and theology. | Word Publishing publishes Rediscovering Expository Preaching, the first book authored entirely by TMS faculty.
1995

Word Publishing also publishes Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry, a second volume from the faculty of TMS.
1998

The Master’s Seminary opens its headquarters, including the 23,000 square foot Master’s Grace Library, on the campus of Grace Community Church.
2000

The Master’s Seminary launches its first terminal degree, the Doctor of Theology.
2004

The Doctor of Ministry begins. This professional doctoral program helps pastors refine their preaching.
2012

TMS Library reaches 250,000 print volumes, complemented by several million theological resources available online.
2015

First extension campus opens in the Washington D.C. area.
2017

The Master’s Seminary begins the Master of Biblical Ministry, its first Spanish program.
2021

The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching. The MacArthur Center will prioritize this specific art form—one that has defined TMS since the school opened its doors 35 years ago—as it provides resources for preachers everywhere and of all skill levels.
2022

Abner Chou becomes the president of The Master’s Seminary and University.

Distance Locations

Washington D.C.

Immanuel Bible Church
Central Valley, CA

Grace Church of the Valley
Dallas, TX

Countryside Bible Church
Spokane, WA

Faith Bible Church
Walnut Creek, CA

North Creek Church
Anchorage, AK

Anchorage Grace Church
Murrieta, CA

Faith Bible Church

The Faces of Your Investment

Student Statistics

MDiv Students

Current Students by Degree

Total TMS Graduates: 2,404

Zach Garey [Class of 2027]

“Words cannot express my gratitude for the way that you have graciously provided a way for me to attend the Master's Seminary. I am constantly reminded of the sacrifice which has been made so that I can study God's word. My prayer is that I will be a good investment to you. I pray I will be an investment who God will say ‘Well done, good and faithful servant’ as he looks at my pursuit to proclaim God’s word. Thank you for your generosity and the way God has used you in my life.”

Thank You’s

Senior Testimonies

What Now?

Associate Pastor
Stephen, born in Northern Ireland, currently serves at Grace Community Church as a Shepherd in the Crossroads College Ministry since 2023. He leads the Valley Bible study as well. Listen to his sermons here.
Associate Pastor | Elder
Taylor, a 2020 TMS graduate, served in Children's Ministry at Grace Community Church for six years before becoming Pastor of Student Ministries and Administration at Foothill Bible Church in Upland, California. He is also on the elder board. Follow this link to hear his sermons.
Lead Pastor | Teacher
Beau not only planted but became the lead pastor and teacher of Christ Church Carpenteria. He and his family of six have been there since 2021. Click he re to listen to his most recent sermons.