Church Ministries All Concentrations
The church ministries concentration prepares men and ladies for a variety of local church-related ministries. This field of study is broad in nature for the purpose of giving the student exposure to many facets of ministry. It is designed for the student who is interested in youth work, Christian education, and music. The core requirements in Bible and practical studies are identical to the emphases in pastoral theology, evangelism, or missions. This page includes a prescribed sequence of course study for this concentration.
College Experience
Men and women who are training to serve Christ as local church leaders develop a sound academic foundation, a spiritual depth and maturity, as well as practical ministry experience. Students rotate through a variety of ministry opportunities throughout their college education providing a broad view of ministry experiences.
Key Faculty
Dr. John Goetsch
Executive Vice President
Dr. John Goetsch was born and raised on a dairy farm near Watertown, Wisconsin and was...
Keenan Sultanik
Primary Media Instructor
Keenan Sultanik has a background in professional graphic design and media, including...
Dr. Paul Chappell
Founder and President
Pastor Paul Chappell was called to Lancaster Baptist Church in 1986 by twelve members...
Interesting Classes I Will Take
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Course ID |
Credit Hours |
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BI 102 |
3.0 |
New Testament Survey This course surveys the entire New Testament. Special emphasis is placed... |
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PT 111 |
2.0 |
Personal Evangelism This course is designed to help the individual student be an effective... |
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AP 402 |
2.0 |
Biblical Ethics This course looks at what the Bible says regarding ethical issues in society and... |
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BI 401 |
3.0 |
Baptist History and Distinctives This course will survey the history of Baptist... |
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MED 101 |
2.0 |
Church Communications This course is designed to help the student understand how a church, as... |
Course of Study
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Course ID |
Credit Hours |
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|---|---|---|
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AP 101 |
3.0 |
Apologetics This course is designed to give the student a system of principles to defend his faith, as... |
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AP 301 |
2.0 |
Science and Faith The purpose of this course is to give the student a greater appreciation of both... |
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AP 401 |
3.0 |
Contemporary Theology This course provides a look at the various positions today, from... |
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AP 402 |
2.0 |
Biblical Ethics This course looks at what the Bible says regarding ethical issues in society and... |
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BI 101 |
3.0 |
Old Testament Survey This course surveys the entire Old Testament. Special emphasis is placed... |
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BI 102 |
3.0 |
New Testament Survey This course surveys the entire New Testament. Special emphasis is placed... |
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BI 110 |
3.0 |
Survey of Bible Doctrines This course is a survey of the ten major doctrines of systematic... |
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BI 201 |
3.0 |
Life of Christ This course is an in-depth look at the harmonizing of the Gospels. It looks at the major... |
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BI 211 |
2.0 |
Acts This course covers a history of the early church and the spread of the Gospel. The book will be outlined... |
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BI 212 |
2.0 |
Romans This course will be an expository study of both the book, as well as its applications to the doctrines... |
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BI 231 |
2.0 |
Intro. to Dispensationalism Dispensationalism is a theological system borne out of the... |
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BI 250 |
3.0 |
Genesis This course is designed to familiarize students with the storyline and fundamental truths found in... |
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BI 291 |
2.0 |
Methodical Bible Studies This course will help the student develop sound Bible study... |
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BI 311 |
3.0 |
Daniel & Revelation This course will take a look at the principles for living given in the... |
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BI 361 |
3.0 |
Theology 1 This course is an in-depth study of Bibliology and Theology. |
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BI 362 |
3.0 |
Theology 2 This course is an in-depth study of Christology and Pneumatology. |
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BI 363 |
3.0 |
Theology 3 This course is an in-depth study of Hamartiology, Anthropology, and Soteriology. |
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BI 364 |
3.0 |
Theology 4 This course is an in-depth study of Ecclesiology, Angelology, and Eschatology. |
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BI 401 |
3.0 |
Baptist History and Distinctives This course will survey the history of Baptist... |
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BL 301 |
3.0 |
Greek 1 This is a concentrated introductory course of Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. This course is... |
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BL 302 |
3.0 |
Greek 2 This course is a continuation of BL 301. Special emphasis will be given to the function of case,... |
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CS 101 |
2.0 |
Computer Applications This course is required for all students in the undergraduate program... |
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CS 110 |
3.0 |
Basic Typing and Computers This course teaches students the basics of the computer and... |
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ED 121 |
3.0 |
Orientation to Teaching This course is designed to give future teachers knowledge of best... |
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ED 251 |
3.0 |
Methods and Materials This course explains the materials and methods used in teaching. It... |
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ED 301 |
2.0 |
Child Development This course will study the special characteristics and needs of children from... |
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EN 101 |
3.0 |
English Grammar This course teaches English grammar on a college level. Clear writing is developed... |
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EN 102 |
3.0 |
English Composition This course is designed to develop and enhance the student's writing... |
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HI 283 |
3.0 |
U.S. History 1 This course examines the development of the United States from the colonial period... |
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HI 284 |
3.0 |
U.S. History 2 This course is a continuation of HI 283, and it examines the development of the United... |
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MA 100 |
3.0 |
College Math This course is an introduction to the basics of mathematics. This course can be waived... |
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MED 101 |
2.0 |
Church Communications This course is designed to help the student understand how a church, as... |
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MI 101 |
2.0 |
Introduction to Missions This course is an introduction to missions, to its biblical basis,... |
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MU 100 |
2.0 |
Rudiments of Music This course is an introduction to musical melody, harmony, rhythm, and music... |
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OR 101 |
2.0 |
Principles of Christian Living This course is a class required for all freshmen as they... |
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PT 100 |
1.0 |
Practical Theology This course is taught by Dr. Paul Chappell to equip young men for the work of... |
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PT 106 |
2.0 |
Intro. to Biblical Counseling This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of... |
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PT 111 |
2.0 |
Personal Evangelism This course is designed to help the individual student be an effective... |
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PT 125 |
2.0 |
Evangelistic Songleading This course is an introduction to music in a church worship... |
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PT 209-1 |
1.0 |
Ministry Women 1 The Ministry Women class exists for the purpose of training young ladies for... |
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PT 209-2 |
1.0 |
Ministry Women 2 The Ministry Women class exists for the purpose of training young ladies for... |
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PT 307 |
2.0 |
Professional Training This course is designed to prepare ministerial candidates for the... |
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PT 311 |
2.0 |
Marriage and Home This course provides the student with the biblical ingredients to a godly... |
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PT 317 |
2.0 |
Counseling Women This course is designed to help ladies learn how to give biblical counsel to other... |
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PT 321 |
3.0 |
Homiletics 1 This course provides the basic tools required to prepare, organize, and communicate... |
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PT 322 |
3.0 |
Homiletics 2 This course is a continuation of PT 321 and emphasizes the proper delivery of the message... |
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PT 401 |
2.0 |
Pastoral Counseling This will be an in-depth look at the counseling responsibilities of the... |
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SPCH 101 |
2.0 |
Freshman Speech This course is designed to give the student the skills needed to properly prepare... |
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YM 101 |
3.0 |
Philosophy of Youth Ministries This course introduces the basic philosophy, principles,... |
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YM 102 |
2.0 |
The Youth Hour This course is a continuation of YM 101 and will deal with some of the more intricate... |
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YM 113 |
2.0 |
Event Evangelism This course is designed to show students how to complement their door-to-door... |
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MUPT 201 |
2.0 |
Theology of Worship God is seeking those who would worship Him in spirit and in truth. This... |
Related Proficiencies
| Biblical Counseling |
Students choosing the Biblical Counseling proficiency may use it with any major. Students will learn to identify human needs... |
| Missions |
Students choosing the Missions proficiency may use it with any major. Students will study the history of missions, the... |
| Youth |
Students choosing the Youth proficiency may use it with any major. Students will study the philosophy of youth ministries,... |