Description |
At Hope, Children and Family Ministry students learn how to create programs that nurture and challenge children to spiritual growth and how to serve under or alongside church pastoral staff. Practical skills such as mission and vision development, budget management, empowering parents, facilities management, and developing a team serve to craft a strong foundation for each graduate.
Coupled with a Bible-based curriculum, this program teaches students to appreciate cultural, technological, psychosocial, and developmental trends that will affect their work regardless of their setting. Graduates will have a solid foundation for ministry in the local church, para-church ministries, as well as preparation for graduate studies in a variety of theological and ministry related fields.
The B.A. in Children and Family Ministry program is 126 units.
Optional Dual Major
Youth/Children and Family Ministry major
Career Opportunities
Children’s Pastor
Children’s Ministry Age-group Coordinator
Children’s Ministry Teacher
Family Pastor
Camp Director
Career resources
Children’s Ministry Magazine, Group Publishing
“Pray! Kids??? – The Navigators
International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM)
“Growing A Healthy Children’s Ministry,??? Standard Publishing
“Energizing Children’s Ministry In The Smaller Church,??? Standard Publishing
Church Volunteer Central, Group Publishing
Interesting Courses
Ministry To Children
Children’s Ministry Trends and Programs
Creative Teaching and Curriculum Development
Field Practicum
Real World Opportunities
Students in the Children and Family Ministry major are required to do a minimum of three semesters of internship in a children or family ministry setting. There are wonderful opportunities to work with and network with a variety of professionals in the field of children or family ministry and numerous internship opportunities available in local church settings. Students are encouraged to be involved in ministry during their degree program to help facilitate real life application. |