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Local Church Discipleship Ministries
Degree Overview
Degree
Local Church Discipleship Ministries, B.S.
Credits
122-123
Average Completion Time
4 Years
Format
On-campus classes
Related Degrees
- Biblical Studies/Local Church Discipleship Ministries Emphasis, B.S.
- Biblical Studies/Women’s Ministry Emphasis, B.S.
- Biblical Studies/Biblical Counseling Minor, B.S.
Available Emphases or Minors
- Apologetics
- Biblical Counseling
- Christian Camp
- Discipleship
- Music
- Office Administration
- Women’s Ministry
- Cross-Cultural Ministry
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Preparing You to Serve in Your Local Church
The Local Church Discipleship Ministries program is specially designed for students who have a passion to serve in the local church. You will be trained to handle the Scriptures for teaching and counseling in the context of church ministries. This program equips you to serve as a leader in your church and gives you tools to help you in all areas of life.
As a student of the Local Church Discipleship Ministries program, you can minor in Discipleship, Biblical Counseling, Missions, Music, or Women’s Ministry.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You want to make an impact for Christ in your church community
- You want to be prepared to disciple others
Program Objectives
Each student will:
- Demonstrate practical competence for local church discipleship ministries
- Develop a Biblical philosophy of local church ministries
- Develop discipleship and mentoring skills for ministry to various people groups in a local church setting
- Evidence leadership qualities for local church discipleship ministries
Potential Career Paths
- Youth Pastor
- Camp Director
- Discipleship Leader
- Counselor
Featured Course: Introduction to Local Church Ministries
About the Course
This course answers why the church exists, what it does, and how to do ministry effectively.
Format
Classes available on-campus
Featured Course: Principles of Bible Teaching
About the Course
The more you understand discipleship the better teacher you’ll be. This course is offered both in person and online.
Format
Classes available on-campus and online
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Ken Rathbun
Vice President for Academic Services; College Dean; Acting Chair, Local Church Discipleship Ministries Program; History Education
Faith Taylor
Women's Ministries, Title IX Coordinator, Professor
Dr. Dennis Wilkening
Biblical Counseling Professor
When we attended Faith Baptist Bible College, it was our desire to receive training that would help us better serve the Lord. We both chose to major in the Local Church Ministry Program with hopes of learning how to study the Bible more in-depth and learning how to be effective helpers in our church. After taking various courses focused on the Bible and local church ministry, we now feel more equipped to step up and help out in any area that is needed in our church. The training we have received has given us confidence in how to teach Sunday school classes, give Biblical counsel, encourage fellow believers, and minister to all the various age groups in our church. The local church is a place that believers should be actively involved in. If it is your goal to grow in the Lord and learn how to serve Him better in your local church, then we would encourage you to check out the Local Church Ministry Department at Faith!
Job and Amber AkkermannClass of 2012 and 2013
