Countryside Bible Church is the home of The Master’s Seminary’s Dallas location. This vibrant, growing church is on a beautiful, 24-acre campus in the heart of the Dallas-Forth Worth area. It provides students with in-person classes and opportunities to engage in the practical skills of pastoral ministry.
Classes on the Campus of a Local Church
At the center of Countryside Bible Church’s philosophy of ministry are two non-negotiables: a high view of God and a high view of Scripture. We emphasize the worship of God, submission to the authority of Scripture, a life of love and holiness, the priority of the local church, and the proclamation of the gospel. The Elders of Countryside Bible Church are wholeheartedly committed to training and equipping the men who attend The Master’s Seminary’s Dallas location for their future ministries. That commitment includes personal discipleship, ministry opportunities, and regular exposure to the full range of elder discussions and decisions. We are equally committed to providing counsel and support as students near graduation and begin their search for future ministry opportunities.
A Dedicated Space for Seminary Training
Although TMS is an integral part of CBC and its ministries, we also understand how the classroom environment can support or detract from learning. A building on our campus has been dedicated during the week for the TMS Dallas location. There are two comfortable classrooms equipped with the latest technology for live, two-way classes, and there is a dedicated TMS library with comfortable study areas.
Proven Leadership
Tom Pennington leads The Master’s Seminary’s Dallas location. He has been the Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church since October 2003. He previously ministered for 16 years at Grace Community Church in various roles including elder, Senior Associate Pastor, and personal assistant to John MacArthur. Previously, he also served as an adjunct faculty member of The Master’s Seminary, Managing Director of Grace to You, and a contributor to the MacArthur Study Bible. Tom is a graduate of Bob Jones University (B.A., M.A., and additional Ph.D. classes in NT Interpretation) and holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity from The Master’s University.
Strategic Location
Countryside Bible Church is strategically located in Southlake, in between Dallas and Fort Worth. This makes it an ideal place to train for anyone living in the North Texas region. Though this city has a long and rich spiritual heritage, it is still a place in desperate need of clear, biblical preaching and courageous shepherding. The Master’s Seminary’s Dallas location is within driving distance of any student in the greater Dallas metroplex.
TMS Dallas Location by the Numbers
Brandon Ragsdale,
Brandon has served as an Associate Pastor at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, TX since the summer of 2018. He oversees the College Ministry as well as serves on the Conference Committee and provides leadership to the Men’s Ministry, the Home Fellowship Ministry, and serves as the Administrator of The Master’s Seminary-Dallas Distance Location. Brandon is a graduate (M.Div.) of The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, California, which he completed in May, 2015. Prior to coming to Countryside, he served as a Senior Pastor in Kansas, as well as a Student Ministries Pastor in churches in both Colorado and California.
Daniel Schubert
Daniel graduated with a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and with a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from the Master’s Seminary. He currently serves as the Counseling Pastor at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, TX. Prior to serving at Countryside, he served at The Master’s University as a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling program. In addition to his work at the University, Daniel served in the pastoral counseling department at Grace Community Church where he was actively involved in counseling ministry. Daniel is passionate about helping those in whatever situation life may find them with the sufficient Word of God.
