The mission of MHGS is to train people to be competent in the study of text, soul and culture in order to experience God through transforming relationships.

MHGS prepares people, who in obedience to Christ serve in pastoral ministries, counseling, the arts, spiritual direction and other various professions.  Graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate a growing ability to form and maintain maturing relationships with God and others,
• articulate a responsible process for approaching and interpreting the biblical text,
• exhibit self-awareness and an ability to care for others in a helping relationship
• express a passionate love for Christ's church and a sound understanding of the church's realities
• demonstrate competency in self-expression through writing, conversation and other means