Date of Award

2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Department

Seminary

First Advisor

Martina Hagler, DMin

Second Advisor

Sheila Tolbert, DMin

Abstract

The problem addressed in this study is the absence of a unified, faith-centered framework that equips single mothers in Ghana to build sustainable livelihoods while strengthening their spiritual identity. Although Ghanaian women demonstrate remarkable resilience and entrepreneurial drive, many remain confined to informal markets without access to business training, mentorship, or systems that connect their work to their calling. This dissertation argues that integrating spiritual formation with entrepreneurship training creates a pathway for lasting transformation. The thesis of this study is that Kingdom-centered entrepreneurship, rooted in biblical identity and supported by communal mentorship, empowers women to move from survival to stewardship, establishing enterprises that honor God and sustain their families.

Section One examines the ministry problem and establishes the context, demonstrating how faith, economic barriers, and cultural expectations shape Ghanaian women’s lived experience.

Section Two presents the biblical and theological foundations that ground this work, drawing from Esther, Proverbs 31, the Genesis mandate, and African women’s theology to frame entrepreneurship as participation in God’s creative purpose.

Section Three interprets the findings of the SEG pilot study through a mixed-methods lens, analyzing measurable growth in confidence, business formation, financial literacy, and faith-work integration.

Section Four describes the ministry artifact, a facilitator guide designed for spiritual identity, ethical discipline, and entrepreneurial competence through a rhythm of prayer, teaching, and practice.

Section Five outlines the specifications of the artifact, detailing the theological commitments, instructional design, leadership roles, and implementation strategies that shaped its development.

Section Six presents the Ministry Plan, offering a structured, repeatable model for ongoing formation and economic empowerment through SEG’s Praxis Model, mentorship system, and community partnerships.

These sections demonstrate that when faith and enterprise move together, women rise with courage, competence, and purpose, stepping into the work they were called to fulfill for such a time as this.

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