Pastoral Leadership Program

Purpose

The Pastoral Leadership Major equips graduates with foundational skills to serve as the pastoral minister of a local congregation and/or to pursue graduate education in leadership ministry.

Objectives

Students who successfully complete the Pastoral Leadership Major should be able to:

1. Proclaim biblical truth accurately, effectively, and contextually.
2. Exercise effective leadership in the church.
3. Display desirable personal characteristics contributing to effectiveness in ministry.
4. Define the role of the pastoral minister in the church and world.
5. Display skills essential to the daily work of the pastoral minister.
6. Offer helpful concern to people as they face the challenges of life.
7. Draw upon the insights and experiences gained through an internship in pastoral ministry.