Ascent College

Children's Ministry Leadership

The Children's Ministry Certificate Program is a twelve-credit series of four courses to provide children's ministry leaders with foundational learning and leadership relationships. It is designated as Part 1 of 2 Certificate Programs.

Children's Ministry Pastoral Leadership

The Children's Ministry Pastoral Leadership Certificate is designed to equip ministry leaders with specialized skills to minister to children and families in the church as well as in outreach to one's larger community. These unique skills include ministry in camp and retreat settings, thinking intergenerationally in ministry contexts, serving children in pastoral care settings, and fostering an environment of care and inclusivity for children with disabilities.

Digital Ministry

The Certificate in Digital Ministry is a one-year program designed to prepare the student for engaging in digital ministry online. The program not only equips the student to understand the missional potential of the internet but also specializes in providing opportunities for practical experience and training in digital ministry engagement. This certificate requires 12 credits, taken in four courses.

Ministry Leadership

The Diploma in Ministry Leadership is a one-year program that will provide the student with basic educational courses to prepare for entry-level ministry in various fields.

Ministry Leadership

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership is a four-year program designed to prepare the student for leadership positions in their chosen field in ministry. The program not only equips the student academically but also is designed to prepare the student spiritually and practically with various Christian service requirements and mentoring opportunities.

Ministry Leadership

The Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership degree is a two-year, 63-credit-hour degree program for students interested in pursuing a foundational education in ministry leadership. This program also incorporates general education requirements, which prepare the student for further study toward the Bachelor's degree.

Pastoral Counseling

The Pastoral Counseling Certificate program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective counseling within a pastoral context. This certificate program blends theological insights with practical counseling techniques. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum of four classes that integrates faith, counseling, and pastoral care principles.

Women in Ministry Leadership

The Women in Ministry Leadership Certificate Program is a twelve-credit series of four courses to provide women leaders with foundational learning and leadership relationships.

Youth Ministry

The Youth Ministry Leadership Certificate Program is a twelve-credit series of four courses to provide a foundational understanding of gospel centered ministry to teenagers. It will cover the unique ministry challenges of working with Gen Z students while grounding all we do in Biblical literacy, Gospel fluency, Biblical community, and Holy Spirit dependency.