Youth & Family Ministry
Students in the Youth & Family Ministry program examine social trends that affect youth, their families, and youth ministry. They identify the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks of young people. They also lead by evaluating youth ministry models, products, and resources that assist the youth ministry of the local congregation.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Walt Harper
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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Evangelizing and discipling the next generation.
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Applying biblical knowledge through effective communication to students in the local church.
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Leading through the structures of the local congregation.
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Designing programs and recruiting volunteers in the local church context.
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Understanding and applying social trends that affect students, their families, and the task of youth ministry.
POSTGRADUATE & CAREER OPTIONS
Postgraduate Options
- Seminary strategic ministry programs
- Graduate leadership or
Career Options
- Youth minister
- Associate minister
- Children's minister
- Camp director
- Cross-cultural student minister
- Campus minister
Program Options
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Bachelor of Arts in Youth & Family Ministry, Bachelor of Arts -
Bachelor of Science in Youth & Family Ministry, Bachelor of Science -
Children’s Ministry Certificate, Certificate -
Youth & Family Ministry, Minor