ACADEMICS: Youth Ministry

Description
The Youth Ministry Associates program is designed to equip students to establish and grow a ministry for young people in a local church. This training includes building Bible knowledge, improving communication and teaching skills, techniques for recruiting and developing a team of workers, and working with families.

Program Outcomes
Students completing the Associate of Bible Degree are expected to:

1. Demonstrate their understanding of the organization and origins of the written Word of God as a context for translation.
2. Build the foundation and processes to think critically regarding decisions and the use of data.
3. Compare worldviews and make a decision regarding personal worldview to guide life.
4. Possess the ability to communicate personally and in a group with an understanding of people and community, relationships, and governance.
5. Understand the development of humanity through history, literature, fine arts, and philosophy.

Youth Ministry Students will exemplify the following understanding and skills:

1. Understanding and able to communicate the biblical basis for a local church youth ministry and to build such a ministry based on that understanding.
2. Gain basic knowledge of the development stages of children and teens and many of the issues they will face throughout that period of life.
3. Build their knowledge of teaching methods and skills necessary to teach biblical truths effectively.
4. Learn the basics of developing programs and events necessary to conduct a youth ministry and how to anticipate issues that may arise and potential solutions to such issues.

Career Opportunities

• Associate Pastor
• Pastor
• Youth Pastor

Advanced Degree Opportunities

• Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Bachelor of Theology

Courses offered may be found in the current catalog.