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Ministry & Leadership

Faculty of Ministry & Leadership Department

Welcome to the Ministry and Leadership Department

The Ministry and Leadership Department prepares men and women for specializations in disciple-making ministries in the church and faith-based organizations. It builds upon a strong biblical and theological base while integrating insights from the social sciences and educational technology. This program contributes to an understanding of the biblical imperative for church training and discipleship, the ability to communicate effectively the significant role that teaching has in personal growth and leadership development, and capacity to construct a biblically sound philosophy of ministry that will endure sociological and cultural change. It also provides the ability to teach and effectively minister to selected age groups as well as the ability to design, administer, and evaluate educational ministries within the local church and faith-based organizations.

We are glad that you are checking out the Ministry and Leadership programs! Our department is a community of learners committed to preparing men and women for specializations in disciple-making ministries in the church and faith-based nonprofit organizations. We offer two majors (Ministry Leadership and Outdoor Leadership Education) including concentrations in: Church Planting, Faith-Based Organizations, Multi-Generational Ministries, Pastoral Ministries, and Youth Ministries. We also offer Minors in Homiletics, Outdoor Leadership Education, Multi-Generational Ministries, Pastoral Ministries, and Youth Ministries. All of our professors are highly qualified educators, currently involved in their fields, and committed to building meaningful relationships with our students. Our classrooms are characterized by lively, interactive and experiential learning, and professors are regularly engaged in many life-on-life conversations with students. This includes meeting in their offices, Odyssey Coffeehouse, the dining hall, and all the spaces in between! Our graduates are well-prepared to serve in a wide range of ministry-related vocations, both domestically and internationally.

Majors

Minors

  • Homiletics
  • Outdoor Leadership and Education
  • Multi-Generational Ministries
  • Pastoral Ministries
  • Youth Ministries
Contact Information
Dr. Russell L. Huizing
Department Chair

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