What Students Say About Studying at Maritime Christian College

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Students who have taken Maritime Christian College (MCC) courses describe two main outcomes: a stronger grasp of biblical foundations and more confidence in making disciples. Testimonials on mccpei.com come from learners in the Disciple Makers Path certificate and the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, and they touch on course content, practical application, and financial support. If you are weighing whether MCC's online format fits your situation, these accounts give you a sense of what the experience is actually like.

What students highlight most

Across the posted testimonials, a few themes repeat:

  • Renewed focus on the gospel. Nikki Lewis, a Disciple Makers Path student, describes the course as "an amazing reminder of what Jesus did for me," and connects that reminder to his command to share the message with others.
  • Confidence and motivation to act. Jamie Bombardier, also in the Disciple Makers Path, says she had "already started taking steps to implement what I've learned" and wanted her entire church council to take the course so they could "grow and learn together."
  • Preparation for ministry. Nathan Shelton, a Master of Arts student, says the program helped him "further my ministry."
  • Instructor and coursework quality. One student explains choosing MCC because they were "confident that the instructors, the content, and the coursework would help me to become a better" disciple maker.

The Disciple Makers Path experience

This one-year online certificate is described on the site as focused on "Jesus' method in building relationships that change lives: Simple, Practical, Transformative!" The student comments match that framing — learners talk less about abstract theory and more about applying what they studied in their own churches and relationships. Bombardier's comment about wanting her whole church council involved is a useful signal if you are considering the course for a group rather than as an individual.

The Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership experience

The graduate program is listed as a 2–3 year online degree with roughly 10 hours of weekly commitment, aimed at "disciple focused ministry and leadership in the church." Nathan Shelton's testimonial adds a detail the program description does not: a bursary "helped me by knocking down the financial barriers of a masters program." If cost is a deciding factor for you, that is worth asking the college about directly, since the site does not publish tuition figures.

How to use these testimonials when deciding

Testimonials tell you what worked for other students, not what will work for you. A few practical ways to weigh them:

What a testimonial shows What it does not tell you
Course content felt biblically grounded How much prior Bible study you need
Students applied material in real ministry settings Whether the workload fits your schedule
A bursary reduced cost for one master's student Current tuition, fees, or bursary eligibility
Instructors and coursework met expectations Class size, format, or grading specifics

If the themes above match what you are looking for, the next step is to check the program pages for the Disciple Makers Path and the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, and to ask the college directly about schedule, cost, and any financial aid — the published testimonials do not cover those details.