The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry program prepares the graduate for the particular ministry to which God has called him or her. The graduate will excel in preparing and proclaiming Bible messages and lessons, providing quality counsel to those to whom he or she ministers, and producing leaders for the ministries and programs of the local church.
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Biblical Counseling Ministry track serves a dual purpose. It meets the needs of students preparing for a pastoral role in ministry who desire a targeted pursuit of study in counseling. It also equips those students who are training for preparation for other ministry roles/areas that would benefit from pursuing biblical counseling specialization and vocational preparation in their local settings (teaching, missions, para-church ministries, community counseling clinics, support ministries – etc.).
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Christian Apologetics Ministry track prepares the graduate to engage the culture through proclamation and defense of the gospel. Graduates of the track will be prepared to provide a defense of the major teachings of Christianity and to present a Christian worldview through personal growth in the Scriptures and theological understanding. Graduates will learn to present the truth engagingly and respectfully.
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Pastoral Ministry track is intentionally designed to prepare and equip graduates to fulfill their calling as pastors within the context of the local church. Participation in this track will focus heavily on the areas of pastoral preaching, pastoral care, pastoral leadership, and pastoral counseling.
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Biblical Studies track is designed to equip graduates to interpret and apply biblical truth within contemporary life accurately and in their specific ministry context. This track will the provide the foundation for a calling to an exegetical Bible ministry or for the individual who plans to earn a post-graduate degree at a seminary.
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Worship and Music Ministry track prepares the graduate to serve as a spiritual leader in local churches by nurturing vocationally God-called students as they prepare for the Lord's work and by providing quality Bible-based education with an emphasis on practical Worship and Music Ministry.
Recent studies have shown that more churches are closing than opening. As churches close their doors, the gospel impact in the community is lost. We want to be a part of a movement that reverses the trend. Our Church Planting track combines foundational preparation in biblical, theological, and ministry education with electives designed specifically for those called to be church planters.This degree consists of 120 hours; the first 90 hours are classroom-oriented, and the final 30 hours are spent in the field training.