Local Church Discipleship Ministries

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.

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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

Senior Pastor
Youth Pastor
Camp Director
Discipleship
Counseling

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

Local Church Discipleship Ministries

4 Years

Degree Overview

Preparing You to Serve in Your Local Church

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