Messenger College

Christian Ministry

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to effectively teach and communicate the biblical message orally, visually, and in written form, and learn to fulfill pastoral roles in ministry settings. Students demonstrate leadership competencies and professionalism appropriate to their role and sphere of influence in a ministry capstone course and function effectively in professional fields of service through a ministry internship.

Christian Ministry

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to develop foundational biblical and theological knowledge that allows the student to articulate elements of a Christian worldview, and effectively research and communicate elements of the general education and core curriculum.

Counseling

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to effectively evaluate the major concepts of psychology and counseling and the relationship of each to the Christian faith, display progressive competency in the major concepts of counseling, and demonstrate academic competence in preparation for advanced study through a counseling capstone course.

Pastoral Ministry

The objective of the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry is for students to learn to fulfill pastoral roles in ministry settings. The certificate is designed for local church ministers seeking practical training, young adults stepping into new roles of leadership and ministry, and pastors who never received training or want a formal refresher.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

The program objective for the TEFL Certificate is for students to learn to effectively teach English as a second language in culturally diverse settings. The Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate requires the successful completion of two courses. Successful completion of college-level English 1 and 2 (with a grade of C or higher) is preferred for applicants to participate in the program.