A. Barry Gane, Director

The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry degree is a professional program designed to equip men and women with competencies needed for an effective ministry to youth and young adults in local church and para-church settings. The program is focused on teaching, evangelizing, discipling, and counseling adolescents.

The MA in Youth Ministry requires intensive study in the specialized field of youth ministry. The graduate of the MA in Youth Ministry is competent to

Develop, direct, and evaluate youth ministry programs in the local church and other targeted areas with both professional and theological competency

Recruit, nurture, and disciple youth in Christian service and vocation

Recruit, nurture, and disciple adult youth leaders

Develop the ability to reflect constructively and theologically upon the content and process of youth ministry

Serve in a variety of vocations, such as youth pastor, dormitory dean, local church youth leader, conference youth leader, and guidance counselor

Students who seek ordination or plan to serve in general pastoral or church leadership positions should consider, as an alternative, the Master of Divinity program as stipulated by North American Division policy (L 05 05 and L 05 15). The Master of Divinity program also has an emphasis in Youth Ministry.

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