Career & Ministry Opportunities

Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in ministry and leadership careers including:

• Pastoral Leadership
• Youth Leadership
• Children's Ministry
• Camp Ministries
• Christian Education
• Missions
• Para-Church Ministries
• Further Graduate Studies

Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life.

Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.

Learning Outcomes

Pastoral

• Give evidence of the character and family life necessary for effective pastoral ministry.
• Understand the principles and practices necessary for effective pastoral leadership in a local church.
• Develop personal gifts in reaching and developing followers of Christ through church ministry.
• Have a philosophy of ministry and worship based on an evangelical Anabaptist theology of the church.
• Have the entry level skills necessary to teach and preach the Bible effectively.

Biblical Studies

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Anabaptist theology.
• Display competent biblical interpretation and practical application.
• Practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong faith commitment.
• Develop critical thinking, researching, writing, and communication skills.
• Implement problem solving skills in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
• Demonstrate servant leadership skills for ministry and work.