The Bachelor’s Degree in Church Planting is a specialized program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation necessary to establish and lead new churches or ministries. This degree combines biblical and theological studies, practical training, leadership principles, evangelism strategies, and spiritual formation to prepare graduates for careers as church planters, ministry leaders, missions coordinators, or further educational pursuits.
Program Objectives:
- Develop a solid foundation in biblical studies and theology, equipping students to understand the principles and mission of the Church and apply them to the context of church planting.
- Cultivate leadership skills, visionary thinking, and strategic planning abilities, enabling students to effectively lead and guide new church plants toward growth and sustainability.
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of evangelism strategies and methods, equipping students to effectively reach the lost, engage the community, and disciple new believers.
- Foster spiritual growth, character development, and a deepening relationship with God, nurturing personal holiness, a passion for the Great Commission, and a heart for the spiritual development of individuals and communities.
- Provide a foundation for further education or advanced training in church planting, leadership, theology, ministry, counseling, or related fields at the master’s or doctoral level, enabling students to deepen their knowledge and expand their career options within the realm of church planting.
Potential Career and Educational Options:
- Church Planter: Graduates can pursue careers as church planters, taking on the responsibility of establishing and leading new churches or ministries in different contexts and communities.
- Ministry Leader: The Bachelor’s Degree in Church Planting prepares individuals for roles as ministry leaders, overseeing and guiding the growth and development of new church plants or specific ministry areas within established churches.
- Missions Coordinator: Graduates can serve as missions coordinators, overseeing and coordinating mission efforts, church planting initiatives, and outreach programs in various regions or countries.
- Church Growth Consultant: The degree equips students to become church growth consultants, providing guidance and strategic planning to new church plants or existing churches seeking to grow and expand.
- Further Education: The Bachelor’s Degree in Church Planting serves as a foundation for individuals interested in pursuing advanced degrees in church planting, leadership, theology, ministry, counseling, or related fields. Graduates can continue their studies at the master’s or doctoral level, deepening their knowledge and expanding their career options within the realm of church planting.