Siburt Institute for Church Ministry (ACU) — Organization Profile
The Siburt Institute for Church Ministry is a church-serving center housed at Abilene Christian University. Based in Abilene, Texas, the Institute exists to equip and serve church leaders and other Christ-followers for God’s mission in the world, building on ACU’s long-standing commitment to support local congregations through thoughtful resources and practical ministry partnership.
Siburt’s work combines theological reflection with on-the-ground support for ministry leadership. The Institute provides consulting and coaching to help churches and leadership teams address real-world challenges such as vision clarity, leadership systems, discipleship formation, and congregational health. Through these services, Siburt aims to be a constructive “conversation partner” for elders, ministers, and ministry teams who want help leading faithfully in complex contexts.
One of the Institute’s distinctives is its focus on ministry transitions and leadership support systems. Siburt convenes a network sometimes referred to as a “Looking Team” to help connect churches and ministers during seasons of change, and it hosts MinistryLink, a job board designed to assist churches posting openings and ministers exploring new roles. These resources are structured to help churches approach change with intentionality rather than urgency, and to support healthier outcomes for both congregations and leaders.
Siburt also contributes to the wider church through publishing and media. The Institute produces Mosaic, a blog curating reflections on Christian leadership, spiritual vitality, and cultural engagement, and it supports Discernment, an open-access journal focused on theology and the practice of ministry. In addition, the “Live from the Siburt Institute” podcast features conversations with church leaders and scholars, offering accessible insight for ongoing learning and ministry development.
Research and practical tools are another pillar of Siburt’s work. The Institute has developed resources such as the Church Health Assessment and gathers data through projects like the Ministers’ Salary Survey. These tools are designed to help churches and leaders make wise decisions informed by clear information, and they support broader conversations about resilience, sustainability, and long-term congregational flourishing.
Siburt serves leaders beyond its home campus through online resources, published materials, consulting, and networks. While rooted in West Texas, the Institute’s resourcing and partnerships reach churches and leaders across the United States and beyond through digital access and national connections. Churches and individuals can engage by using Siburt’s tools, subscribing to its content, requesting consultation, supporting its work financially, and sharing resources within their leadership teams.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.siburtinstitute.org/
- Contact Our Team: https://www.siburtinstitute.org/contact
- Consulting (Church Consultants): https://www.siburtinstitute.org/consultants
- MinistryLink (Job Board): https://www.siburtinstitute.org/ministrylink
- Mosaic (Blog): https://www.siburtinstitute.org/mosaic
- Discernment (Journal): https://discernmentjournal.org/
- Live from the Siburt Institute (Podcast): https://siburtinstitute.podbean.com/
- Give: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1565/lg20/form.aspx?cid=7586&gid=1&pgid=3821&sid=1565
Contact Information
- Email: gi*******@*cu.edu
- Phone: 325-674-3732
- Mailing address: 1850 Teague Blvd., ACU Box 29425, Abilene, TX 79699
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/siburtinstitute/
- https://www.instagram.com/siburtinstitute
- https://x.com/siburtinstitute
- https://www.youtube.com/siburtinstitute
Leadership
- Carson Reed — Executive Director
- David Kneip — Associate Director
- Shelby Coble — Assistant Director
- Jennifer Schroeder — Summit Director
- Gina Hack — Executive Assistant
