Bachelor of Arts - Ministry Leadership

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Program Description

The Ministry Leadership program is intended for students with a sense of God’s call, personal desire, and affirmation by their churches for Christian leadership. The program equips students for ministry leadership with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and ministry focus areas. Students participate in challenging leadership experiences with supportive leadership coaching by faculty and experienced ministry practitioners.

Graduates have pursued ministry leadership careers including pastoral ministry, children’s ministry and youth ministry.

Program Advisor

Rob Reimer, DMin

Learning Outcomes

Commitment to God’s mission, leadership, responsibilities, and the role of the Holy Spirit in mission.
Identify evangelical Anabaptist convictions essential for biblical ministry.
Expand the practice of prayer for sustaining lives of service to God and people.
Develop persuasive communication skills in written, verbal, and media.
Understand principles of conflict resolution and resource management.
Demonstrate qualities and skills for innovative servant leadership.
Develop a philosophy of ministry revealing awareness of contemporary issues and a love for the church.
Discern future level of involvement in ministry through mentored assessment of competencies.

Course Requirements

Biblical and Theological Studies (36 credits)

Arts & Sciences (36 credits)

Ministry Studies Core (12 credits)

Ministry Leadership Major (30 credits)

Focus Area Elective (12 credits)
Leadership Principles
Management Principles
Choose Internship (12 credits) or
- Practicum (6 credits)
- Experiential Leadership
- Ministry Leadership Elective (400 level)