Purpose and Objectives
The Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture major provides students with the knowledge and skills to reach the next generation by preparing them to evangelize and disciple youth and their families. It prepares students to serve as a youth pastor or youth worker in a variety of specialized settings.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives of the Youth Ministry program are to enable students to:
- Develop a biblical philosophy and strategy for ministering to students and families.
- Understand contemporary issues and needs of students and their families.
- Demonstrate necessary skills to evangelize students and families and nurture them toward mature Christian discipleship.
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Course requirements and suggested program of study
- Church youth pastor
- Student ministry
- International youth pastor
- Para-church youth worker
- Camp/retreat worker
- At-risk youth worker
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Karen Grant Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture B.A., California State University; M.A., California State University; Graduate Bible Certificate, Columbia International University; M.A., The Graduate School of Moody Bible Institute; D.Min., Columbia International University Seminary & School of Ministry Read More... |
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David Olshine Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture B.G.S., Ohio University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Seminary Read More... |
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Sam Rubinson Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Read More... |
