Christian Witness Theological Seminary

Christian Witness Theological Seminary (CWTS), located in Concord, California, was founded in 1978 and is committed to developing Pentecostal leadership. The seminary focuses on equipping servant-leaders for Chinese churches and Christian organizations worldwide. Recognized as a prominent option for Bay Area seminaries and Pentecostal witness programs, CWTS seeks to cultivate biblically knowledgeable, spiritually mature, and mission-oriented individuals who proclaim Jesus through evangelism and testimony. Its location in the diverse San Francisco Bay Area offers students unique opportunities to engage in multicultural ministry, all while upholding a commitment to the Great Commission and revival.

CWTS offers a variety of programs, including a Master of Divinity (90 credits, 3 years) that provides comprehensive ministry training, and a Doctor of Ministry (40 credits, 4-6 years) that encourages advanced pastoral reflection. The seminary also offers various master's degrees, diplomas, and certificates focusing on areas such as evangelism, family ministry, and servant leadership. The curriculum emphasizes evangelism, miraculous signs, witnessing strategies, spiritual warfare, biblical studies, theological proficiency, and practical skills, including preaching and field education. With bilingual options and an online Master of Christian Ministry, CWTS caters to diverse learners, guided by faculty experienced in cross-cultural missions and diaspora ministry.

Student life at CWTS is vibrant and spiritually enriching, featuring prayer rallies, outreach initiatives, spiritual exercises, and field education requirements that inspire passion and real-world impact. Through conferences, prayer groups, and mentorship opportunities, students forge global connections and develop practical witnessing skills. Graduates leave with inspiration to testify with power, serving effectively in urban evangelism, church planting, and community transformation, particularly within Pentecostal and Chinese-American contexts.