Equipping & Empowering Ministry Leaders
Welcome to The Bronner Institute of Transformational Ministry, where faith meets action and believers are equipped to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond. At the Bronner Institute, we are committed to developing a generation of spiritual leaders dedicated to transformational ministry, grounded in a biblical worldview, and inspired to serve with compassion and excellence.
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Equipping & Empowering Leaders
Who We Are
Our Mission
The mission of The Bronner Institute is to transform lives by nurturing spiritually grounded, knowledgeable, and compassionate leaders. We believe that true ministry goes beyond the walls of the church; it is about bringing the love, hope, and light of Christ into communities in need. Through innovative and relevant education, we aim to equip leaders with the tools, wisdom, and courage they need to serve God’s people effectively.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world transformed by empowered, purpose-driven leaders who are committed to building the Kingdom of God. At The Bronner Institute, we inspire and prepare students to step boldly into their calling, whether that be within the church, in the mission field, or in their local neighborhoods. We envision a future where every community has access to spiritually and ethically sound leadership that brings hope, healing, and positive change.
Theological Training
Our academic programs offer comprehensive biblical and theological education. We go beyond theoretical learning to focus on practical application, ensuring that our students are prepared to engage thoughtfully and faithfully with Scripture in any context.
Leadership Development
Effective ministry requires more than knowledge; it requires leadership. We provide specialized training in leadership skills that are essential for guiding congregations, organizations, and teams with compassion and resilience. Our leadership programs emphasize emotional intelligence, team-building, and decision-making rooted in faith.
Missional & Community Engagement
At The Bronner Institute, we believe that a call to ministry is also a call to serve. Our missional training prepares students to engage meaningfully in their communities, address social issues, and share the Gospel in ways that are relevant, sensitive, and impactful. Students are encouraged to participate in community outreach, develop service projects, and gain hands-on experience in missional work.
Personal Growth & Spiritual Formation
A strong relationship with God is foundational to any ministry. Our programs prioritize spiritual formation, encouraging students to grow in their own faith journey. Through mentorship, discipleship, and dedicated time for prayer and reflection, we help students cultivate a resilient and dynamic faith that will sustain them in every aspect of their work and ministry.
Join Our Community
The Bronner Institute of Transformational Ministry is more than an educational institution; it is a community of believers who are passionate about bringing the hope of the Gospel to a world in need. If you are ready to pursue your calling, deepen your faith, and develop the skills necessary to make a lasting impact, we invite you to become a part of our community.
The Bronner Institute provides a variety of programs, resources, and experiences designed to deepen faith, hone leadership skills, and foster a spirit of service. Our offerings are tailored to equip students for effective, relevant ministry in a diverse and interconnected world.
Whether you are called to pastoral ministry, community outreach, missions, or lay leadership, The Bronner Institute is here to walk alongside you, helping you grow into the leader God has called you to be.
Our Founder & Dean
Anyone familiar with Bronner and his ministry knows of his unquenchable thirst for revival and his constant quest for renewal with God. It is no wonder that the church name upon which he and God agreed was Elim – a place of refreshing. Within three years of his departure from Calvary two Elim Christian Fellowships were fully operational with plans for several more underway. Bronner envisioned Elim as a diverse community strongly supporting racial, gender, cultural, and denominational reconciliation. Elim offers ministries that speak to the human condition in ways that are sensitive to the needs of all individuals, and Bronner hopes that Elim will always embrace all people without regard for differences or stations in life.
To best furnish his intent to build churches wherever God allows, and to ensure that these churches maintain continuity of vision and purpose, Rev. Dr. Bronner founded and is presiding prelate of, Turning the World Upside Down Covenant Fellowship Inc. TWUDCF is an all-encompassing ministry network that offers seminars, workshops, revival meetings and teaching materials that are spiritually relevant to the body of Christ. Through this medium Bronner plants, appoints pastors for, and provides ecclesiastical oversight and counseling to Elim Christian Fellowships (and affiliate churches) across the nation.
A highly sought-after lecturer, conference presenter, and workshop leader, Rev. Dr. Bronner has been active in the academic community at Colgate-Rochester Divinity School from which he graduated in 1992. As a former member of the Academy of Homiletics, Bronner served as an Adjunct Professor of Homiletics, teaching "Introduction to Preaching". He also served as the Professor of Black Church Homiletics, and Preaching History in the P.E.A.R.L. Program of the seminary's Office of Black Church Studies.
Rev. Dr. Bronner earned a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Biblical Studies. He completed his undergraduate studies at Temple University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. In May of 2014, he earned his Doctorate of Ministry at Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY.
Bronner was licensed to preach in 1984 and ordained to the ministry in 1987. In October of 2008, in a magnificently celebrated service of consecration, members and leaders of Elim Christian Fellowships nationwide gathered to confirm T. Anthony Bronner as Bishop.