Staff ministry program

It is two-fold: What training is required for one to become a staff minister? What are the typical duties a staff minister performs when serving a congregation? Thank you.

The training depends on the individual’s age and educational background. Traditional age students embark on a four-year program of general education courses, professional courses and practical experiences. Successful completion of the program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Students also have the option of adding a second major in education or parish music. That option adds an additional year to the program.

Older students with a bachelor’s degree can seek ministry certification by completing the theology and professional components of the program.

Students receiving training in the areas of outreach and nurture, youth work, family ministry, administration, parish care/visitation and parish education. Current staff ministers have titles such as the following: Minister of Music and Education, Minister of Family and Youth, Minister of Discipleship, Director of Christian Education, Family Minister, Director of Discipleship, Program Director, Minister of Music, Minister of Evangelism, Church Administrator, Minister of Administration, Deaconess, and Parish Nurse.

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