ASSOCIATE'S OF MINISTRY
Associate’s Degree in Ministry
Completion of 60 Credit Hours in the Program of Study
DEGREE DESCRIPTION
Ministry Studies Degree
Ephesians 4:11-13 King James Version (KJV)
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
The degree in Ministry will equip students to express or spread their faith, as they carry out the Great Commission. The degree is fashioned for those who will have leadership roles and serve within local congregations. These roles also include elders, bishops, and deacons.
DEGREE GOALS
- To develop skills appropriate for leadership as a pastor, teacher, counselor, evangelist, church planter, or other role as a leader.
- To learn key principles of Bible interpretation to achieve a better understanding of the Old and New Testaments.
- To develop effective ministry through the ability to read properly, interpret, and apply the Bible to teaching lessons and real-world situations.
- To develop a global vision for the Messianic Hebrew Roots faith and a commitment to the worldwide proclamation of the Gospel that Yeshua taught.
- To gain a better understanding of Scripture application in preparation to minister to congregations and individuals.
- To gain a well-rounded Ministry degree that can be used immediately in writing, teaching, ministry, and pursuing post-graduate education.