About the Society of Professors in Christian Ministry

SPCM is a leading scholarly guild for evangelical academicians in the field of practical theology, particularly in the disciplines of education, discipleship, and ministry leadership.

The mission of SPCM is to enhance the intentional teaching mission of the church through the cultivation of personal and professional, scholarly growth of both higher education professors and others within the broad field of educational ministries.  

The purposes of SPCM are:
• To promote, research, writing and discussion which gives focus, direction, and theological integration to Christian ministries.
• To explore interdisciplinary issues germane to our mission.
• To advance Christian ministries in multicultural and cross-cultural contexts
• To enhance teaching and research skills.
• To cultivate the next generation of professors of Christian ministries.
• To provide opportunities for fellowship, networking, and mutual encouragement.

Our membership is comprised primarily of professors, ministry practitioners, and doctoral students, all of whom are devoted to increasing depth and excellence in the teaching ministry of the church and the academy. The primary function of our organization is the annual conference, held each year in October. The conference serves as a means of equipping our members through scholarly dialogue, professional development, and networking. 

SPCM was initial founded in 1951 as the research commission of the National Association of Evangelicals. Read more about our history here.

SPCM is stewarded by a board of directors who serve one or two three-year terms. The SPCM president is a member of the board and typically serves a two year term in that role.

Meet the SPCM Leadership