M.A. in Christian Ministry & Leadership

Pastoral Care & Counseling Emphasis

Goals

1. Be aware of the issues in the students' own personalities that will hinder their ability to minister and have begun working on these issues.
2. Be effective and empathic listeners.
3. Be skilled in the understanding and program development of pastoral ministry in church and parachurch contexts.
4. Have the commitment, ability, and developing resources to lead redemptive church ministries to communities in society and culture.

Outcomes

As a result of this program, the student will:

1. Develop empathic listening skills and have a commitment to use and teach these skills in life and ministry.
2. Be aware of their personal issues and able to develop a personal network for growth.
3. Have a commitment to sound ethical principles related to pastoral ministry.
4. Be aware of their limitations and their ability to diagnose the pathology of individuals, couples, and families and know how and whom to refer people to for needed help.
5. Know the theories and the issues of counseling and the lifespan development of people and be able to apply this knowledge in ministry contexts.
6. Be skillful in program development of pastoral ministry in a church or parachurch environment.
7. Be able to take people from relationship through realization to responsibility.
8. 8. Have a commitment to the application of biblical knowledge and theological foundations in the exercise of ministry skills.

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Emphases

• Pastoral Care & Counseling Emphasis
• Women's Ministry Emphasis