Concentrations
Church Leadership and Development (16 units)
Today’s hurried, fragmented society calls for healthy, effective ministry leaders. This concentration provides students with education in practical ministry with particular focus on leadership development and spiritual formation, equipping ministers for the broad, multifaceted needs of the contemporary church. Program outcomes build on the graduate school of theology’s core competencies and M.A.P.S. Program outcomes.
Concentration Outcomes
- Synthesize the vital role of healthy church management for the empowerment of the laity.
- Develop vocational proficiency and leadership ability.
- Apply ministry principles of Christ-like formation for lifelong ministry effectiveness and personal growth.
| Required Courses (8 units) | ||
|---|---|---|
| GMIN 508 | Church Leadership and Administration | 4 |
| GMIN 518 | Pastoral Servant Leadership | 4 |
| Select two of the following (8 units) | ||
| GMIN 516 | Dynamics of Christian Formation | 4 |
| GMIN 528 | Contemporary Issues in Ministry | 4 |
| GMIN 538 | Evangelism and Discipleship | 4 |
| GMIN 598 | Growing Healthy Churches | 4 |
Urban Studies Concentration (16 units)
The North American church is becoming increasingly urbanized. To prepare students for ministry in the city, this concentration engages students with urban social structures, trends, and ministry strategies. Issues of contextualization, social analysis, and cross-cultural communication will be addressed.
Concentration Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply ministry concepts, theories, and methodologies found in the urban setting.
- Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity for ministry in the urban context.
- Analyze the methods of evangelism and discipleship unique to the city.
| Required Courses (8 units) | ||
|---|---|---|
| GMIN 509 | Urban Anthropology and Christian Ministry | 4 |
| GMIN 519 | Current Issues in Urban Ministry | 4 |
| Select two of the following (8 units) | ||
| GMIN 538 | Evangelism and Discipleship | 4 |
| GMIN 528 | Contemporary Issues in Ministry | 4 |
| GMIN 559 | Urban Cross Cultural Ministry | 4 |
Worship Leadership Concentration (16 units)
The postmodern worship leader combines theology, skill, and heart in order to facilitate the church’s corporate worship experience. This concentration includes worship history, worship planning, development of musical ensembles, and communication and leadership theory.
Concentration Outcomes
- Demonstrate experience in the leading of worship, with an emphasis on strategic worship service design.
- Construct a theology of ministry, worship, and the sacraments based on the development of worship in the history of the Church, including ancient and modern liturgy and postmodern worship styles.
| Required Courses (8 units) | ||
|---|---|---|
| GMIN 578 | Worship Leadership | 4 |
| GMIN 579 | Church Music: Technology and Administration | 4 |
| Select two of the following (8 units) | ||
| GTHE 543 | History of Worship and Liturgy | 4 |
| GMIN 576 | Aesthetics, Arts, and Actions in Corporate Worship | 4 |
| GMIN 577 | Music in the Worshiping Church | 4 |
Youth Ministry Concentration (16 units)
21st century youth ministry must be rooted in scriptural principles and be able to address the complex challenges facing youth in today’s culture. This concentration trains youth workers for faithful and effective youth ministry. Youth leaders prepare to become active liaisons between youth, parents, schools, and the community.
Concentration Outcomes
- Comprehend youth culture and its implications for ministry.
- Apply experiential learning to 21st century youth ministry.
| Required Courses (8 units) | ||
|---|---|---|
| GMIN 512 | Foundations in Youth Ministry | 4 |
| GMIN 528 | Contemporary Issues in Ministry | 4 |
| Select two of the following (8 units) | ||
| GMIN 516 | Dynamics of Christian Formation | 4 |
| GMIN 538 | Evangelism and Discipleship | 4 |
| GMIN 546 | Seminar in Educational Ministries: Youth Ministry | 4 |
