Preaching Ministry
Contact: Professor Ben Williams (mbw@cccb.edu)
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with a preaching ministry degree regularly serve in churches as a pulpit minister. Some students may serve for a time as an associate minister in a larger church while gaining experience in a multiple-staff setting. Ample opportunities to supply preach and conduct weekend ministries are available for students during their time at Central. After graduation, students may pursue advanced degrees from a seminary to develop specialized leadership skills.
Program Goals
The Preaching Ministry program can be developed either within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to those degree goals, students in Preaching Ministry will be able to do the following:
- Be conversant with the nature, function, and responsibilities of the pastoral ministry with emphasis on preaching, Biblical leadership, and congregational development.
- Plan and prepare Biblical sermons with application to the needs of the congregation.
- Provide basic counseling, guidance, and referrals to persons in need.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical/General Studies Requirements | 9 | |
| BNT346 | Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| GCA302 | Advanced Communication: Sermons | 3 |
| GCA335 | Seminar in Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| Professional Studies Requirements | 29 | |
| SALT-C | Serving in Community, Biblical Leadership, Leadership Ministries | 1.5 |
| SALT-S | Elective SALT Seminar | 0.5 |
| SALT-C4 | Vocational Preparation | 1 |
| SALT-C5 | Field Education | 6 |
| SALT-C6 | Personal Assessment | 2 |
| PCM275 | Foundations of Preaching Ministry | 3 |
| PCM315 | Basic Counseling Methods | 3 |
| PCM321 | Church Leadership & Administration | 3 |
| PCM324 | Principles of Church Growth | 3 |
| PCM331 | Ministerial Counseling | 3 |
| CHOICE | Ministry Elective (see Course Descriptions - Professional Studies) | 3 |
| PCM380 | Field Education | 6 |
| Total Credits Required for Preaching Ministry program | 38 | |
A Preaching Ministry program can be developed within either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Download the Preaching Ministry Program Overview here.
Download the Bachelor of Arts Advising Guide for Preaching Ministry.
Download the Bachelor of Science Advising Guide for Preaching Ministry.
