The degree in Church Ministries is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop a personalized specialization from Bible, theology, and practical ministry courses for the purpose of serving in a variety of church roles both as professionals and volunteers. During this program of studies students will engage significant field ministry experiences.

Upon completion of this program students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate professional skill at planning, leading, organization, and supervision of the ministries of a church in local and cross-cultural settings.
2. Conduct ministry events in teaching and preaching that develop persons to grow in relationship to Christ.
3. Plan and develop new ministry models that will make the best use of human, physical, and financial resources of the church in fulfilling the Great Commission.
4. Provide pastoral care to and for people in a variety of current societal issues and special needs within the context of disciple-making and Christian formation.
5. Lead Small Group ministries with an intentional focus of teaching the Bible in age-graded programs, special events and home-cell models.
6. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a staff member in a church.
7. Demonstrate competency adequate to enter into a graduate program in church ministries.