Roles and Competencies

• Christian Apologist

• Pastor Teacher

• Servant Leader

• Reflective Researcher

• Maturing Christian

• Lifelong Scholar

A Christian Apologist is one who:

Informed about the theology, ideology, and theory that impacts religious education in the contemporary context, ably and by grace articulates the Christian position so as to win the hearts and minds of others to Christ. | Top of Page

A Pastor Teacher is one who:

In response to the Gospel Commission, uses transformational teaching and learning strategies to disciple others toward Christian maturity across the life span. | Top of Page 

A Servant Leader is one who:

In humble surrender to the Holy Spirit, is able to lead groups and organizations to make positive change using contextually appropriate means. | Top of Page

A Reflective Researcher is one who:

Sees the universe as a revelation from God, and seeks to understand that revelation and the work of others who have explored it using appropriate and well-honed methods of inquiry. | Top of Page

A Maturing Christian is one who:

Through a well-lived and joyful life gives evidence of spiritual, mental, physical, and social growth and transformation through on-going submission to Christ's Word and the Holy Spirit. | Top of Page

A Lifelong Scholar is one who:

Reflects the creative expression of the imago dei through sustainable habits of scholarship. | Top of Page

The next cohort for the Youth and Young Adult Ministry concentration will be coordinated by Dr. Steve Case. He is president of InvolveYouth, a parachurch organization that energizes young people for service.