The typical ministry care student (based upon statistics from the ministry care program predecessor) is in his or her mid-thirties, active in a local church, has an interest of experience in what God is doing in the world. They often have spiritual gifts such as mercy, shepherding, leadership, wisdom, teaching and have a passion to be a part of the healing process to set people free to be effective for Christ. The student often seeks out a faculty member for spiritual and professional mentoring while at CIU.