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EQUIPPING LEADERS WHO
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Why Substance College?

Four things that set us apart.

This isn’t just a degree or a ministry experience. We are equipping leaders who influence culture both in ministry and in the marketplace.

01

Learn | Academic Excellence

A fully accredited degree rooted in academic excellence and enriched through real-world ministry experience. Develop the knowledge, leadership, and character to thrive in your calling and make a lasting impact.

02

Grow | Whole Person Development

College should shape more than what you know, it should shape who you become. Through intentional spiritual, relational, and vocational development, we help students discover their calling, grow as leaders, and thrive in every area of life.

03

Belong | Anchored in Community

A cohort that feels like family, a church that feels like home, and mentors who are cheering you on every step of the way. Because the best growth happens in community.

04

Leadership isn't learned from the sidelines. Gain real responsibility, hands-on experience, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact while developing the confidence and character to lead wherever God calls you.

Lead | High Impact Leadership

What is Substance College?

Equipping Leaders
Who Influence Culture.

What It Is

Substance College is where faith, leadership, and education come together. Rooted in the local church, anchored at Substance, and powered by Southeastern University, students earn a fully accredited degree while gaining hands-on ministry experience, meaningful mentorship, and practical leadership training that prepares them to make an impact wherever God leads.

Our flexible online and in-person format gives you the best of both worlds. Keep working, keep growing, keep making a difference, and graduate with a degree, real ministry experience, and a clearer sense of God's calling on your life.

Who It’s For

Whether you're just starting your college journey or taking the next step in your education, Substance College is designed for students who want more than a degree. Grow in your faith, find your people, develop as a leader, and discover your calling through hands-on ministry, intentional mentorship, and a thriving church community.

With undergraduate and graduate degree programs, flexible learning options, and federal financial aid available for those who qualify, Substance College makes it possible to pursue your future while making an impact today.

Academics

Fully Accredited.
Purposefully Designed.

SACSCOC Regionally Accredited · Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL · Financial Aid Eligible

12

Online Credits

per semester via SEU

3

In-Person Credits

practicum at Substance

*These estimates reflect full-time enrollment. Whether you're ready to jump in full-time or need a more flexible pace, part-time options are available.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

General Associate’s

Associate’s in Ministerial Leadership

BS in Ministerial Leadership

BS in Ministerial Leadership: Missional Leadership

BS in Digital Media & Design

BS in K-8 Education

BS in Psychology

More Degree Options Available Upon Request

BS Ministerial Leadership Concentration Tracks

Biblical Studies

Christian Ministry

Family Ministry

Pastoral Care & Counseling

Humanitarian Ministry

Worship Ministry

Graduate Degree Programs

Master's in Global Ministry Design

Why The Hybrid Model?

01

Inside a real church, not just studying one

02

Your cohort becomes your ministry family

03

A mentor who knows your name

04

A track record, not just a transcript

Placement Teams

Kids

Youth

Worship

Media

Prayer

Hospitality

Photography

Film

And More

Student Life

What you’ll actually do.

This is more than a degree program. It's a front-row seat to ministry, leadership, and life-changing experiences. Serve on real teams, learn from world-class leaders and guest speakers, and build lasting relationships in a community that knows your name and champions your future.

Ministry Placement

Serve on a real Substance ministry team, not a classroom simulation.

One-on-One Mentorship

Connected with an assigned ministry leader who invests directly in you.

Cohort Style Learning

Tuesday nights are more than a class, they're a community. Grow alongside friends who challenge you, encourage you, and have your back.

Guest Teachers & Speakers

Learn from some of the world's most influential pastors, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders as they invest in your growth, leadership, and calling.

Cost & Financial Aid

Affordable. Accessible. Achievable.

Federal financial aid is available for those who qualify. Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and federal loans."

Undergraduate Degree Pricing

Tuition (12 SEU + 3 practicum credits)

$8,136

Site Fee

$3,400

General Student Fee

$600

Total — before financial aid

$12,136

Graduate Degree Pricing

*Each graduate degree program has its own tuition structure. Reach out to our team for personalized pricing and program details.

Tuition (*$545 per Credit hour)

$8,175

Site Fee

$550

General Student Fee & Tech Fee

$475

Total — before financial aid

$9,150

1

Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov — use SEU code 001521

2

Eligible for Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loan & Parent PLUS Loan

3

Questions about aid? Email institute@substancechurch.com

FAQs

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Application deadline · August 1, 2026 · Initial cohort only