Degree Overview

If God has planted in your heart a special burden for children being brought up in this post-modern culture, earning a degree in Youth Ministries is a wise first step in investing in their lives for the glory of God. This program arms you with a thorough working knowledge of the Scriptures and practical discipleship approaches. A senior-year internship at a local church provides valuable experience on the ground, leading young people toward Christ.

Program Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and describe best practices related to pastoral ministry and church administration.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the Baptist distinctives in the context of Baptist history.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to articulate biblical doctrine in a systematic fashion.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate and apply biblical truth accurately and effectively in preaching and writing.
• Students will demonstrate servant leadership behaviors in ministry settings.