Meet Our Founder

Bishop Dr. James E. Streeter, Ph.D.

Founder and CEO, Metropolitan College of Theology

Bishop Dr. Streeter retired as a Plant Manager after 34 years of service with General Motors, where he demonstrated effectiveness in contributing substantially to bottom line results. His professional experience with General Motors includes various Plant Supervision positions, Material Management Coordinator, General Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Plant Manager.

Dr. Streeter graduated from Anderson High School and received an Associate Degree in Engineering from Purdue University, Bachelor of Arts in Management from Purdue University, and Master of Arts in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. He holds 4 Doctoral Degrees: Doctorate of Theology, Doctorate of Biblical Studies, Doctorate of Church Leadership (all 3 from North Carolina College of Theology), and a Ph.D. of Counseling from North Carolina Seminary College.

Additional professional accomplishments include: Founder and Ordained Pastor of New Berean Baptist Church, Founder of the Metropolitan College of Theology, Co-Founder of the Anderson Pastors Alliance, Vice-President of Madison County NAACP, and Founder of "Rightly Dividing Word Fellowship Ministries." He currently provides covering for 5 churches, in addition to spiritual sons and daughters in his capacity as Bishop.

Purpose

Our Purpose

Metropolitan College of Theology provides Biblical programs to students who are unable to attend full-time classes in a classroom setting. Metropolitan College of Theology has the flexibility to offer Biblical classes via video conferencing. Our quality staff members are equipped to teach each student enrolled to learn more in the Word of God.

Mission Statement

The purpose of Metropolitan College of Theology is to bring together men and women of God, who are engaged in kingdom building in order to enhance their ministry capacity through providing quality education, teaching, training, and equipping of ministers and other Christian workers at an affordable cost to all.

Vision Statement

Building God's Kingdom

The vision of Metropolitan College of Theology is to create opportunities for Christian individuals to contribute to the building of God's Kingdom that will provide leadership, guidance, and ministry help for their various local churches. We endeavor to engage in operating a Christ-centered college that is totally Biblical based.

Education Statement

Metropolitan College of Theology is an organization that focuses on training and equipping students to follow all principles of God's Word. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15). We believe that all Christians should allow themselves the opportunity to learn more about the fulfillment of God's Word.

Programs

Academic Programs

We offer a range of degree programs to meet the needs of students at every stage of their journey. Our programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in ministry, whether you are planning to serve as a pastor, missionary, counselor, or in another role.

We believe in the authority of Scripture and the importance of sound doctrine. Our programs are designed to help students grow in their faith while preparing them for effective service in the church and community.