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Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Religious Studies Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of General Studies Majors Biblical Research Christian Counseling Christian Education Cross-Cultural Ministry General Ministry Music Ministry Preaching Ministry Youth & Family Ministry Co-operative Majors Columbia College Hanibal-LaGrange College MACC

Preaching Ministry

OBJECTIVES:
The student completing a Preaching Ministry emphasis will:

1. Be able to communicate the Gospel to a local congregation using sound homiletical principles.
   
   
2. Be able to communicate the Gospel to individuals using sound principles of personal evangelism.
   
   
3. Be able to administer and supervise the ministry program of the local congregation, in conjunction with and under the supervision of the elders.
   
   
4. Be able to train and motivate volunteer leaders for the local congregation.
   
   
5. Be able to use sound scriptural principles to counsel those in need.
   
   
6. Be able to perform the various functions expected of the contemporary minister.
   
   
7. Be prepared to continue personal growth and Bible study.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the standard requirements for the B.S. or B.A. degree, the student will complete the following 24 emphasis hours:

2 - Art of Preaching
2 - Practical Ministries
1 - Principles of Finance and Law
2 - Ministerial Counseling
2 - Church Growth Elective
4 - Ministry Electives
2 - Church Leadership & Administration
6 - Preaching Electives (Choose three from Expository Preaching, Preaching Methods, Preaching Seminar, Inductive Preaching, Preaching Research, Preaching Workshop)
1 - Ministry Field Orientation
2 - Field Education Experience