Educational Ministries Department

The EM department is unique in preparing students for full-time ministry because we have the opportunity to have experiential learning such as interactive class periods, field studies, an internship, and endless ministry opportunities both right on campus and in the Dubuque community. Being a part of the EM department has helped me gain a better perspective of where God is calling me to serve for him in the youth around me.

AMALIE BOWLING
Current Student

“Music is a God-given vehicle through which we are able to express those thoughts and meditations of our hearts that cannot be thoroughly expressed through words alone. The Music Ministry program at Emmaus has helped me realize that this vehicle is not to be taken lightly and that it should be used for the sole purpose of pleasing and honoring our Heavenly Father!”

Educational Ministries Faculty

Mr. JEFFREY D. RILEY

Chair, Educational Ministries Department

Mr. Riley is an Emmaus Alumni and a Colorado native. He obtained his B.S. in Biblical Studies from Emmaus, and holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has served in full time youth and camp ministry since 1996 in Colorado, Seattle and Dubuque, IA. Mr. Riley is passionate about culture, worldview and discipleship and holds key interests in acoustic guitar, old cars and personality theory. Jeanette, the love of his life of 13 years and 5 children are the great joys of his life.

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MR. JONATHAN J. ROUTLEY

JJ received a B.A. in Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies from Wheaton College in 2003 and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary in 2012. Having served for eight years as a youth worker in Dubuque, he continues to enjoy a traveling speaking ministry at various churches and Christian camps across the country. JJ is an adjunct faculty member at Emmaus and co-owner of a local construction company in Dubuque. JJ and his wife Janelle were married this past June.