A course essentially seeking applied sanctification. The elements of study include: Developing the value of community and accountability; Owning the vision of spiritual formation; Assessing and appreciating God’s unique investment in the Christian; and, Growing in understanding of the hindrances of the flesh in spiritual growth and relationships.

The development of a ministry philosophy that is Biblically consistent and sociologically sound will be the primary focus of this course. The emphasis will be on developing practical relationships with volunteer and ministry staff, leadership process and organization and development of the Christian education cycle.

This course is designed to help the student prepare lessons that are based directly on God’s word. Emphasis will be placed on communicating the epistolary portions of God’s Word.  Gender specific labs are included as part of this course.

This course builds on the principles learned in MS 511 with emphasis on communicating narrative, poetic and prophetic portions of God’s Word.  Gender specific labs are included as part of this course.

This course is designed to investigate the historical development of education and the changing philosophical influences in the United States. Examination of these external factors on educational organization, content, and method. Emphasis on comparing secular/Biblical frameworks for education and analyzing the major philosophical influences on educational techniques and assumptions.

This course is designed to study ministry to and for women. Women taking this course will be prepared to lead various women’s ministries in and out of local church context. This course substitutes for MS 562 for women students.

A study of the process of change, power, and conflict management particularly as pertaining to a Christian ministry context. Guest instructors, case studies, and a development of personal conflict and church conflict management plans will enhance this course.

The purpose of this course is to provide a highly practical, and distinctly evangelical, course for new (less than two years) rural and urban pastors and pastors-in-training. The classes for this course are held at the facilities of the Christian Resource Center, Giltner, NE every June.

A study of the principles and methods used to start and grow churches in various settings. It involves both practical elements employed by churches actually involved in church planting and growth as well as the theories utilized in developing new churches.

The goals of this course center around the ministry to families in the church. Focus is on the theological foundations of the family and understanding the current cultural trends which affect families. Students will explore various stages of family development, structure, and leadership with emphasis on ministry strategies to contemporary families.

This course focuses on developing confidence in relationship building, communication, and ministry skills. The emphasis is upon educational ministries within the church and para church ministry, but examples from intercultural, business, and other areas are given.

Designed for present and future church staff members, this course explores key principles for effective servant leadership in a church setting. Emphasis is placed on appropriate relationships within the professional and lay staff of a church, interaction and consensus building with church decision-making groups, modeling Christian ministry for members of the congregation, guiding reconciliation in the midst of conflict, and accountability structures within local churches and within denominational structures.

This course focuses on the discipleship process within the local church. Areas of discussion include evangelism, follow-up establishing, growing, equipping and preparing people for leadership.

This course surveys the principles and practices of educational ministry. A theoretical foundation is laid which will equip the student in developing a breadth and depth of effective teaching. Topics include theological foundations, philosophical assumptions, anthropological considerations, educational strategies, understanding the teaching-learning process; developmental levels of adults, youth, and children; the educational programs of the local church; lesson plan (curriculum) development; developing our style as a teacher, and the family as a critical context for learning.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the major psychological and sociological issues involved in education. Study includes psychological principles underlying learning and teaching theories, and the sociological functions that take place in learning atmospheres. A special focus is placed on modern diversity issues and new trends in psychology emerging in the postmodern era.

This course addresses key aspects of conflict and conciliation responses in peace making. Emphasis will be placed on how these skills can be used in a vocational ministry context.

The student will explore two primary functions of ministry in the local church: education and evangelism. The student will learn how to design and direct various programs in these areas of church life.

This course will explore the various aspects of male leadership within the context of a local church. Special emphasis will be given to the training of other leaders in the church.

A study of biblical principles of worship especially as they pertain to organized corporate worship services. This is designed for those in church leadership to help them design and lead church worship services.

Seminar format. Designed to train students the key principles that Jesus used in his teaching.

This course is designed for Biblical Studies Ministry Concentration students to get field experience in a ministry context.

This course is designed to enable Biblical Studies Education Concentration students to get field experience in an education type ministry context.

Select presentations that provide the student with an in-depth study of various aspects of Ministry Studies.