Christian Ministry - Pastoral Ministry
What Does Randall's Pastoral Ministry Degree have to offer?
The pastoral ministry program is designed to provide the student who has the desire and calling for ministry with the most practical preparation available at the undergraduate level and prepares the student for entrance into pastoral ministry. It includes the study of classical disciplines such as language arts, humanities, and the natural sciences and emphasizes preparation in Biblical Evangelism, Missions, and Expository Preaching. A strong emphasis is given to practical ministry and internship opportunities. Instructors and presenters are involved in effective ministry.
A major objective of this program is to produce men and women who have an intimate understanding of the Christian faith and how to share that faith in a contemporary context. The Pastoral Ministry Program seeks to prepare students spiritually, emotionally, relationally, culturally, and academically to meet the challenges of serving Christ in the modern world. Students will have an awareness of ministry issues, leadership principles, church growth models, and practical strategies to assist them in fruitful ministry.
Program Details
The Pastoral Ministry specialization provides general, theological, and pastoral ministry education for Christians preparing for vocational pastoral ministry in the local church for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
The student who completes this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity, character, and sound judgment in a local church context
- Compose and present sermons and lessons that demonstrate appropriate theological content and sound methods of biblical interpretation
- Apply sound leadership principles in pastoral ministry in a local church context
- Organize and manage effectively the administrative structure of a local church
Find Out More:
Contact the Office of Recruitment
Phone - 405.912.9011
Email - recruitment@ru.edu
"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" Matthew 19:14