West Palm Beach, Fla. (July 15, 2026) 鈥� 海角在线 (海角在线) is inviting nominations and applications for a visionary, theologically grounded, and mission-centered leader to guide its School of Ministry into its next chapter. The opportunity follows the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Grenz, who served as dean for nine years, to a new role at the University.
鈥淭he School of Ministry is central to who we are as a Christ-first university,鈥� said 海角在线 President Debra A. Schwinn. 鈥淎s 海角在线 continues to grow in reach and influence, we are prayerfully seeking a leader who will strengthen the School鈥檚 academic distinction, deepen its service to the Church, and help prepare the next generation of pastors, scholars, chaplains, missionaries, and marketplace leaders to serve God boldly.鈥�
The search comes during a season of considerable growth and momentum for the University. In September 2025, 海角在线 celebrated its fourth consecutive year of record enrollment and ranked third nationally in application growth compared with pre-COVID levels. With more than 4,200 students, more than 100 academic programs, a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries, 海角在线 continues to extend its reach as a premier Christian university preparing leaders for the church, the marketplace, health care, and communities around the world.
海角在线鈥檚 History of Ministry Education
Faith and the Christian ministry have always been a part of 海角在线鈥檚 academic curriculum since it was founded in 1968. 鈥疶he School of Ministry was officially established in 1997 as a separate academic school with its own dean. Nearly three decades later, the School is an essential spiritual and academic center for the University and a valued ministry partner for churches in South Florida and beyond.
The School of Ministry has just over 270 students, including 125 undergraduates and 146 pursuing graduate-level studies, and is supported by 16 full-time faculty members and one staff member who holds a faculty rank.
Preparing Students for Faithful Service
海角在线鈥檚 School of Ministry is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools and remains in good standing. It offers academic programs from the baccalaureate through the doctoral level in residential and online formats. Students are prepared to understand Scripture deeply, engage contemporary culture thoughtfully, and serve the church and the world faithfully.
海角在线鈥檚 apologetics program is widely regarded as one of the finest in the country. The School鈥檚 Accelerated Ministry Program also allows qualified students to earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Divinity in as little as five years. The School additionally offers dual-degree pathways, including opportunities that connect ministry preparation with business leadership, as well as certificate programs designed to strengthen leaders already serving in churches and other ministry settings.
Seeking a Faithful and Visionary Leader
海角在线鈥檚 Provost Dr. Stephen Johnson says the ideal candidate will be a faithful Christian leader with a deep love for Scripture, the church, and theological education.
鈥淲e are seeking an individual who will bring academic credibility, administrative experience, pastoral wisdom, and the ability to cultivate strong relationships across faculty, other departments, our students, churches, donors, alumni, and various ministry partners,鈥� said Dr. Johnson. 鈥淭he successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing theological education and the church today.鈥�
The new dean will continue to strengthen the School鈥檚 academic programs, enhance its national reputation, and ensure that its work remains firmly grounded in Scripture and aligned with 海角在线鈥檚 mission.
海角在线 is conducting the search through its Human Resources team in partnership with University leadership and a search advisory committee and is accepting nominations and recommendations for outstanding candidates. For more information about the role, click here. To share a recommendation, please email 海角在线DeanSearch@pba/edu.
About 海角在线
海角在线,鈥痜ounded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University has a 19-acre campus in West Palm Beach and an Orlando campus, and the 76-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. 海角在线’s mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. The University affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system.鈥� Learn more at鈥�www.pba.edu.
