Christian Ministry

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Chair: Dr. Philip B. Petersen

The Christian Ministry Department exists to equip men and women as leaders to make disciples in both cross-cultural and cultural settings, and at all age levels. Christ’s Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20 provides our mandate to make disciples of all nations. Ephesians 4:11-13 further describes the five equipping roles for building Christ’s Church worldwide.

The six majors of the Christian Ministry Department combine a strong biblical and theological foundation with applied courses to deepen the global impact of our students. With each major, students may select a minor or integrative electives in consultation with their academic advisor.

Department Goals

• Understand principles for making disciples
• Demonstrate the characteristics of a follower of Jesus
• Demonstrate disciple-making skills

Degree Programs

• Child and Family Ministry Major (B.S.)
• Discipleship Ministries Major (B.S.)
• Intercultural Studies Major (B.A.)
• Pastoral Leadership Major (B.A.)
• Youth and Family Ministries Major (B.S.)
• Youth/Social Ministry Major (B.S.)

• Discipleship Ministries Minor
• Intercultural Practicum Minor
• Intercultural Studies Minor
• Pastoral Leadership Minor
• Youth and Family Ministries Minor

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