M112 Introduction to Ministry/Leadership - 2 hours.
John Maxwell says, "Everything rises and falls on
leadership!" This class will introduce the student to what
Maxwell calls the "irrefutable laws of leadership." The
student will be challenged to grow as a leader and
challenged to understand that ministry should take place in
whatever vocation they choose to follow.
M121 Christian Education: Principles and Practice - 2
hours. A theology of education. The learning process,
learning patterns, methods and materials, and practice
teaching in a brief consideration of the overall educational
program of the local church.
M135 Gospel Teams — 1 hour per semester/maximum 6
credits in combination with those of G134 & G135. Gospel
Teams are formed to give every student who is interested the
opportunity to share his/her talent in a variety of worship
and social experiences. When the resources are available,
instrumental ensembles are formed to provide opportunity for
growth.
M141 Principles of Church Growth, Evangelism, and
Disciple-Making - 2 hours. This course provides an
examination of the strategy and methods of the local church
in providing a coordinated program of outreach and
edification. There is emphasis on directing the focus of the
local church toward evangelism as a specific planned
activity. The techniques and benefits of disciple-making are
reviewed.
M150 Introduction to Worship and Music—2 hours. What
do we mean by "Christian worship"? This introduction to
worship will seek to answer this question and seek to
enhance the personal worship experience of the believer,
whose responsibility it is to worship. The importance of
music in worship will be emphasized.
M214 Christian Ethics - 2 hours. A study of the
biblical principles underlying Christian conduct, morality,
spirituality, and devotional life.
M242 Introduction to Evangelism and Missions - 2
hours. The principles of evangelism and their application to
the local church. Also a study of how missions can be
popularized and understood. Methods of involving a
congregation so that missions will become meaningful and an
ongoing activity in the life and ministry of the church.
M250 Worship for Special Occasions - 2 hours.
M262 Practical Youth Ministry - 2 hours. This course
is designed to give students an understanding of youth
ministry, lead students through organizing a youth ministry
calendar, and help students gain experience in youth
ministry.
M271 Christian Education and the Family - 2 hours.
M272 Leadership Development - 2 hours. Bill Hybels
says, "The local church is the hope of the world, and its
future rests primarily in the hands of its leaders." This
class will address key issues in church leadership and an
understanding of a leader's limits.
M281 Missions Perspectives - 2 hours. This course is
based on the study guide "Worldwide Perspectives." It is a
15 lesson course on Biblical and Historical Realities,
Strategic Realities, and Cultural Realities. This course is
part of the Mission Track.
M283 Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry - 2 hours.
Purpose-Driven Youth Ministry aims to build a solid,
Biblical, balanced foundation for reaching and discipling
students year after year. You will be challenged to consider
God's purposes for Christians, particularly in youth
ministry.
M361 Homiletics - 3 hours. Fundamentals of
communication through preaching. The course includes basic
theology of communicating the gospel, principles of sermon
structure, preaching in the context of Christian worship,
and laboratory experience.
M362 New Testament Preaching - 3 hours. Principles of
the expositional approach to preaching with attention to
exegesis of text. Sermon texts are selected, by student and
instructor, as a sermon series from a single book preached
in a laboratory experience.
M381 Principles of Counseling I - 3 hours. Designed
to provide a basis for: developing a good understanding of
people, particularly a biblical view of man; governing
assumptions which affect one’s model of counseling; personal
evaluation in examining one’s own life, style of relating,
and how one can bring about lasting change.
M382 Family Systems and Dysfunctionality - 2 hours. A
course designed to acquaint the student with abnormal,
dependent and rebellious personalities, and their ensuing
results on families. Spiritual implications for ministry
will be explored and integrated.
M383 Marriage and Family - 3 hours. Understanding and
resolving sources of conflict in the family. Developing a
positive biblical outlook on family relationships and
setting goals for a spiritual heritage. A study of the
biblical principles regarding husband and wife roles, and
parent and child relationships, within the home.
Understanding the family’s role in society.
M384 Small Group Ministry - 2 hours. A study of the
practical applications of small group dynamics in the life
of the church, and their implications for ministry and
evangelism. A consideration of spiritual giftedness and
networking.
M443 Church Planting—2 hours. (Prerequisite M141).
The training of students in church-planting techniques with
emphasis on principles for the development of the church and
evaluation of the location of the church as to its growth
potential. The principles also apply to an established
church.
M463 Old Testament Preaching Preaching- 2 hours.
Building upon M362, the course utilizes selected Old
Testament passages that are illuminated and emphasized in
the New Testament. The passages expose the covenants and
promises of the Old Testament. A laboratory experience.
M464 Pastoral Preaching - 2 hours. This final
preaching course makes use of the topical approach and gives
experience for special occasions such as funerals, weddings,
and revivals. A laboratory experience.
M473 Pastoral Leadership and Administration - 2 hours. A
study of the leadership style and methods of the pastor in
the local church. Consideration is given to the customary
administrative duties of the pastor, as well as general
leadership skills.
M474 Pastoral Procedures - 2 hours. Considers the
customary practical skills for the minister: i.e. performing
weddings, funerals, and baptisms; when conducting meetings
and when in social situations; also other miscellaneous
topics.
Additional opportunities:
Additional Electives will be added when possible.
Directed Study—1-6 hours. Investigative study on selected
problems by students with particular needs.
Selected Topic—1-3 hours. A study of a topic and/or issue
not adequately covered in another course.
