Midwest Ministry Center · Chicago
LOGOS Midwest Leadership and Ministries Center
Connecting theological education, spiritual formation, and church ministry in the American Midwest.
Since 2009, LOGOS Evangelical Seminary has provided theological education and ministry preparation in the Chicago area, serving church leaders, ministry workers, and Christians seeking further study.
About the Midwest Center
Midwest Leadership and Ministries Center
The Midwest Leadership and Ministries Center of LOGOS Evangelical Seminary launched its master’s-level courses in 2009 , offering opportunities for further study to Christians, ministry workers, and pastors seeking theological preparation. In addition to master’s-level courses, the Center offers Logos Training Institute courses, primarily through weekend intensives. We give thanks to God that, in 2012, the Center’s Master of Arts in Christian Studies program received ATS accreditation, allowing all program coursework to be completed at the Center. Approximately half of the coursework for the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Family Ministry, and Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies may be completed at the Center, with the remaining courses available through synchronous and online instruction from the Los Angeles main campus. Centrally located near O’Hare International Airport, the Center welcomes students from churches throughout greater Chicago. Its supportive learning environment and convenient local amenities also attract students from other Midwestern states.
Chicago Campus · 631 IL-83, 1st Floor, Bensenville, IL 60106
Chicago LTI Courses
Logos Training Institute Courses
2026 Chicago LTI Courses
Instructor: Rev. Zhenyi Xu
Key Messages for Effective Evangelism and Personal Witness
Rev. Zhenyi Xu
Course Overview
Evangelism and personal witness bring us into contact with diverse audiences, communities, and individuals with different circumstances and needs. How can we identify and communicate the essential message that moves listeners toward faith in Jesus Christ? Together, we will explore more than a dozen compelling evangelistic sermons and key messages in the Book of Acts.
About the Instructor
Rev. Zhenyi Xu grew up in a rural Taiwanese community shaped by folk religious traditions. After earning a doctorate at MIT and working as a research engineer for seven years, he answered the call to full-time ministry. Following his M.Div., he returned to Taiwan as deputy general secretary of the Evangelism 2000 movement and then served for ten years as senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Taipei, calling people to faith in Christ and baptizing more than one thousand believers.
He later completed doctoral studies in theology and education at Trinity International University. During that period, he taught Scripture, missions, and evangelism at campuses in the United States, Europe, Asia, Russia, and Taiwan, leading nearly two thousand people to faith in Christ. He served for six years in leadership roles at Holy Light Theological Seminary, including doctoral program director, academic dean, and vice president; he also served for five years as vice president of Chuangxin Theological Seminary (創欣神學院) in the United States. He currently serves as president of Pushi Xuanjiao Theological Seminary (普世宣教神學院).
Instructor: Dr. Agnes Yip
Three Generations, One Family: Love, Boundaries, and the Transmission of Faith in Chinese Families
Dr. Agnes Yip
Course Overview
This course explores relational tensions within three-generation Chinese families, focusing on the interplay of traditional filial piety, modern personal autonomy, and Christian values. Integrating biblical theology, psychology, and family ministry practice, it helps students understand differences in expressions of love, imbalances in giving and receiving, and the conflict and hurt that arise from inadequate boundaries.
Students will learn to establish healthy boundaries and develop constructive communication across generations. Particular attention will be given to how older parents can relate to their adult children with maturity and respect, bearing witness to their faith amid differences and nurturing a lasting legacy of faith.
About the Instructor
Dr. Agnes Yip is the founder and president of Huoxian (活現) and its Hong Kong and Canadian organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis on multicultural and community contexts and is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. A graduate of Alliance Bible Seminary, she served in pastoral ministry in Hong Kong for many years and now teaches as a guest lecturer at several seminaries.
Dr. Yip is committed to developing young people and serving intergenerational families and culturally diverse communities. In response to cultural challenges in multicultural settings, she developed a Life Planning curriculum and serves as its training director. Through creative, systematic teaching, she helps individuals, families, churches, and communities connect, put faith into practice, and live wisely.
Instructor: Rev. Felix Liu
Spiritual Formation and Disciplines
Rev. Felix Liu
Course Overview
Drawing on biblical principles and examples of spiritual growth, as well as the spiritual journeys of Christians throughout history, this course focuses on renewing our relationship with God, addressing deep-seated inner issues, and cultivating Christlike character so that faith naturally shapes daily life, family, work, and ministry.
Learning and Commissioning:
Witnessing Lives Transformed
The Midwest Leadership and Ministries Center is more than a place to attend classes. It is a community where faith, theological preparation, and shared life meet. Through study, fellowship, graduation, and commissioning, we witness together how God forms and sends the servants He has called.
Theological education takes shape not only in the classroom but also through shared journeys, service, and mutual support. Each graduation marks both the completion of a season of preparation and a new beginning in answering God’s call to serve the church and the world.
2023 Chicago Campus
Commencement
Revisit the meaningful moments of graduation, blessing, and commissioning as we celebrate students completing their preparation and embarking on new journeys of ministry.
Apply to the Midwest Center
Applications are welcome throughout the year, and eligible applicants may apply for financial aid. We warmly invite Christians seeking theological education and ministry preparation to contact us by email or phone.
Location and Contact Information
Bensenville, IL 60106