Church Ministries

Acclimatizes new Evangel students to the University. As such, it serves as an intellectual and practical orientation to the challenges and opportunities of the University life and learning. Students are introduced to Evangel’s Christ-centered, integrational, exploratory, and global ethos. They build relationships with departmental contexts as well as across the campus. They are encouraged to understand that they are being prepared not only for a career but for life.

Explores philosophy of youth ministry. Topics include call of a youth pastor, goal setting, developing a personal philosophy of youth ministry. For youth ministry majors, aspects of this course take place from within the residential component of the Youth Ministry Learning community.

Introduces practical guidelines for all, regardless of ministerial position, who feel the call to lead God's people. Topics include biblical characteristics of the leader, examination of major and minor figures of both testaments from a biblical-theological approach, leadership development, integrity, vision, Spirit-empowerment, servanthood, modeling, current leadership trends and/or methodologies in the church.

Explores a biblical theology of the Great Commission. Topics include an in-depth study of evangelism and discipleship principles, integration of discipleship principles within the context of the local Pentecostal church, presentation of a biblical God-centered Gospel and our Lord's approach to disciple making.

Provides a basic understanding of the application of civil law to churches and ministers, using case studies to illustrate key points. The laws affecting religious bodies in such matters as incorporation procedures, contracts, deeds, bonds, and other instruments are studied. The course also looks at insurance, legal liabilities of the church, and criminal law as it relates to pastoral ministry. Overview of polity of the Assemblies of God Fellowship.

Introduces technical aspects of the sermon and its preparation. Topics include various kinds of sermons, analysis of students' prepared outlines.

Explores involving youth in ministry within the context of the local church. Topics include equipping youth for personally participating in various ministries of the church, discovery and implementation of spiritual gifts and natural abilities, engagement of active contributions towards the mission of the larger community of faith, applying theological information towards fulfilling biblical mandates, and missional living.

Explores programs, planning, outreach strategies, and basic concepts of ministering to children in the current culture. Topics include biblical basis and concepts of ministering to children; role of the parents in children's ministries; role of the Children's pastor about lay leaders/workers, senior pastor and other staff members, and the church in general.

Explores the development of an effective strategy for youth discipleship. Topics include disciplining and mentoring youth advisors and students, leading students to develop a sustainable devotional life.

Designed for students to be able to understand the process whereby young people establish a deep and lasting faith.  These keys known as eight goals of discipleship become anchors to their long-term faith.  Students will discover ways to enhance these discipleship principles through both large and small group formats with the goal of raising up generations of kids and teens with faith that is strong enough to last. 

Designed for students to be able to understand the process whereby young people establish a deep and lasting faith. These keys known as eight goals of discipleship become anchors to their long-term with. Students will discover ways to enhance these discipleship principles through both large and small group formats with the goal of rising up generations of kids and teens with fish that is strong enough to last.

Discusses planning and promoting programs and events that minister to children. Topics include instruction on using puppets, video, human video, drama; fundraising and budgeting; developing children's church services, vacation Bible schools, neighborhood outreaches; disciplining children; and ministering to families.

Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the primary elements of the 21st-century children’s ministry. It is imperative children's ministry leaders understand how to create a plan for keeping children safe that is actionable and relevant to their specific setting. In addition, children's ministry is making use of digital resources like never before which means students should become familiar with how these tools can aid in their ministry goals. Finally, outreach into the community has changed because of the cultural challenges, the needs in our community, and the dynamics of the home. The combination of these three areas of focus makes Children’s Ministry Today a relevant course for anyone pursuing a ministry path for children.

An onsite field and Bible study in Israel and Jordan with emphasis on utilizing the geographical characteristics of the land as well as historical, archeological, and cultural features which shaped the world of the Bible, its events, and message in a preaching ministry.

Introduces the topic of security for houses of worship and para-church organizations, examining the history of private security up to the current application of physical security measures. Topics include risk assessment, risk mitigation, physical and environment prevention techniques, and cyber-security and access control.  Emergency planning, incident management, and policy development will also be covered for the unique environment of houses of worship, but the principles would also apply to any populated or corporate environment. Cross-listed with CJST 356.

Discusses the personal evangelization of youth and ministry on the senior high school campus. Topics include legal and practical aspects of access and acceptable activities, Chi Alpha.

Assists graduating students entering vocational ministry. Topics include credentialing, incorporation, parliamentary procedure, clergy tax, building maintenance, and risk management, maximization of leadership opportunities through the church staff and fellowship.

Assists graduating students in youth ministry majors & concentrations. The student develops a comprehensive philosophy and strategy for ministering to youth. Leadership issues specifically related to youth ministry but also to ministry in general are discussed. Includes resume’ writing, interviewing, as well as content required for licensure with the Assemblies of God. Certifications in Suicide Prevention and Counsel for Access to Lethal Means (C.A.L.M.) will also be earned.

Continues discussions from CHMN 320. Topics include practice of the preparation and delivery of sermons. Class criticism takes up a major portion of this course. Attention is given to development of rhetorical elements.

Focuses on developing a greater understanding of how and why culture shapes the identity of adolescents with the purpose of looking for ways to communicate an unchanging Word to a changing world as pastor-ethnographers. Attention is given to various cultural factors that impact youth culture including the influence of music and media and the effect of postmodernism on morality, all examined in light of Biblical truth.

Explores the biblical characteristics of the leader through examination of biblical examples of leadership from a biblical-theological approach. Attention given to leadership development, integrity, ethics, vision, Spirit-empowerment, servanthood, and mentoring. Exposure to current leadership trends, models, and methodologies in the church. Additionally, the course will provide information on the credentialing process for those seeking ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Examines genre-specific hermeneutical and homiletical principles for the preparation and delivery of biblical sermons. Topics include application of principles and student preaching.

Available as needed. Topics include church ministries, youth ministries, children's ministries, and preaching. Course title is listed on the transcript.

Supervised field experience in a church, service organization, or other institutional setting for a practical application of the nature and scope of service.

Continues discussions from CHMN 320. Topics include practice of the preparation and delivery of sermons. Class criticism takes up a major portion of this course. Attention is given to development of rhetorical elements.  For undergraduate students participating in the Pre-Seminary 4+1 program. This course includes graduate level coursework.

Supervised field experience in a church, service organization, or other institutional setting for a practical application of the nature and scope of service. For undergraduate students participating in the Pre-Seminary 4+1 program. This course includes graduate level coursework.