Assistant Professor: Christian Ministries
“I would rather teach than eat, and to top it off, I am paid to teach, so it doesn’t get any
better than that.”
Michael Hurdman currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Ministry at Mid-America Christian University, where he teaches both online and on-campus students.
His diverse professional background has uniquely prepared him for his current role. Over the years, he has worked as a jet mechanic, carpenter, and maintenance supervisor. As an adult, he pursued higher education at Nazarene Bible College, earning an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. He continued his studies at Southwestern Christian University, where he obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and a Master of Ministry degree. Before joining MACU, Hurdman dedicated 26 years to pastoral ministry, fulfilling various roles. In addition to his pastoral work, he served as the principal of a Christian school and oversaw the construction of a new church facility. Since 2010, he has been involved in higher education with the Church of God (Anderson, IN).
Throughout his extensive experience in education, both as a student and as a professor, Hurdman has observed how instructors engage with their students. Having been a student at MACU while earning a certificate in Curriculum and Instruction, he had the opportunity to experience the University’s educational environment from a student’s perspective. He has found that MACU professors and adjunct instructors are exceptionally available and committed to helping their students succeed, which makes him proud to be part of the University.
