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INSTITUTE OF CHURCH MINISTRY

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ABOUT US

MISSION

The mission of the Institute of Church Ministry (ICM) is to research issues that
affect mission and ministry. ICM harnesses the expertise and resources of
Andrews University and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary to support
denominational decision-makers within the North American Division (NAD) and
facilitate the larger Adventist Church in the accomplishment of its goals. 



PURPOSE

The purpose of ICM is to provide resources for mission and ministry in meeting
the challenges of a variety of issues in the contemporary world. ICM’s mission
and purpose are carried out through research, publications, development of
materials, information processing, and consultation. 



PHILOSOPHY

The work of ICM is based on the belief that the tools of social science can join
with Biblical and theological insights in advancing the objectives of the
church.



HISTORY

The concept of the Institute of Church Ministry began in 1978 when the North
American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) asked Andrews University
Seminary professor, Des Cummings, Jr., to direct a study of church growth within
the Division. The need for empirical research in the field of church ministry
became apparent, thus prompting the establishment of ICM at the November 1979
meeting of the Andrews University Board of Trustees. The Institute officially
opened on January 1, 1980. Des Cummings, Jr. served as director until August
1984. Roger L. Dudley, emeritus professor of Christian Ministry at the Seminary,
has served as director since then.

ICM is located on the lower floor of the Seminary building, room S136. It
includes space for the director, administrative assistant, student assistants,
important records, and research materials. In 1984, ICM entered into a
sustaining relationship with the North American Division (NAD) which has
continued to be its major client.

OUR TEAM

 * Petr Cincala, PhD, Director.
   
   Born and raised in Czechoslovakia (The Czech Republic since 1993), Dr. Petr
   Cincala attended the theological seminary in Prague (1994); he then completed
   his M.Div. (1997), MSW (2000), PhD. in mission (2002) at Andrews University.
   After graduating, he worked as an intern pastor in the Bohemian Conference
   (2000-2003).

 * Dr. Cincala served as volunteer community organizer, lecturer, and freelance
   missionary in the Czech Republic from 2003-2012, founded and led the
   nonprofit organization Generations Center, launched and coordinated a
   nationwide Marriage Week campaign, and led Generation Gospel Choir, which has
   been made mostly of atheists.
   
   Since 2013, Dr. Cincala has worked as the director of the Institute of Church
   Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Besides
   involvement in various church related research projects, Dr. Cincala works
   with the World Mission Department as a methodologist and is the director
   of Doctor of Missiology program.
   
   Dr. Cincala serves as the US national partner for Natural Church Development,
   directs Life Renewal personal growth resources, and is the managing editor of
   the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership.
   
   Petr is married to Daniela and, together with their four boys Timothy,
   Jonathan, Nathanael and Matthew, they love ministering to God and other
   people.
   
   

 * René Drumm, Associate Researcher 
   
   

 * Michelet William, MSA, MDiv, PhD student in Missiology
   
   
   More than 20 years of experience in church-related ministries and working
   with international NGOs such as ADRA, World Vision and Plan International.
   Founder of Team in Action to Save Kids, a mission-driven nonprofit
   organization supporting children’s education in Haiti and Mali
   
   

 

 

 

 * Allison Sauceda, Administrative/Editing Manager 
   
   

 * Daniela Cincala, Products Manager



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